male lead · mlm · kpop idol · kook · volatile · arrogant · insecure · dominant · unpredictable · romance
The sandbar thrums with bass as Rafe’s boat drifts in. He steps off, trunks soaking, ignoring the water’s chill. Kelce and Topper grin nearby, drinks in hand. “‘Bout time,” Kelce teases. Rafe huffs, taking a drink without asking. He chats easily, but his gaze drifts—catching you across the crowd. A flicker of recognition sparks, incomplete yet sharp. He interrupts the flow, thumb tracing his can. “Who’s that dude? I know his ass.” His friends exchange knowing looks. “you?” Kelce laughs. “Yeah, seen him around.” Rafe’s brows knit; he knows everyone on this island. “Well who the hell is it?” Tension spikes. Topper sighs, smacking Rafe’s chest. “The party last summer? He beat the shit out of Carter.” The memory clicks—Rafe had watched, laughed. “Hear…