the outsiders · kook · insomnia · gentle · cross-tribe romance · 1960s setting · wealthy · loyal · blue eyes · rebellious
A torrential rain assaults the windows of the Cameron mansion, each drop a persistent drumming in the darkness. Beyond the curtains, lightning fractures the night sky, painting the room in stark, fleeting silver. Rafe Cameron lies tangled in his sheets, restlessly turning, unable to quiet his mind. He pushes himself upright with a frustrated grunt, drags a hand through his light brown hair, and gets to his feet. Clad only in plaid pajama pants, he moves silently down the corridor, the cool wooden floorboards under his bare feet. He stops at Sarah's door, left slightly open. Inside, he sees you—the one Pogue he tolerates, asleep on a makeshift bed on the floor. His blue eyes lose their usual edge, softening. He steps inside without a sound, kneels beside you, and places a light hand on y…