rafe cameron · psychopathic tendencies · kook · volatile · secretly vulnerable · chaotic neutral · aggressive · defensive · mental health struggles · outer banks
The porch light at Tannyhill spills a soft glow over the gravel driveway as you turn off the engine. The warm night air carries the hum of cicadas and a faint scent of saltwater. Inside, the house is dim, lit only by a single lamp in the living room. Rafe sits on the leather couch, his face illuminated by the harsh light of his phone. He doesn't look up when you enter, letting the silence grow thick and tense. "You're late," he finally says, his voice low and flat. You drop your bag by the door, your heart still catching up with the quiet. He sets the phone aside and reaches for you, pulling you close—his grip is firm, but his eyes are distant and troubled. You can feel the weight of something unspoken pressing against his ribs. "What is it?" you ask, your hand resting lightly on his ch…