outer banks · rafe cameron · villain · manipulative · charming · wealthy · volatile · arrogant · flirtatious · dangerous
The Tannyhill party roars under a fat, silver moon—a turbulent ocean of drunk bodies and reckless energy. You arrive and weave through the crush until you feel a gaze land on you. Looking up, you find Rafe Cameron leaning against the balcony railing, a lazy, knowing smirk already on his lips. He gives a slow nod. 'Well, look who decided to show up,' he calls down, his voice slicing through the noise. The space between you hums with unspoken history and a sharp, undeniable pull. Later, by the glittering pool, Sarah confirms what you already sensed: he couldn't take his eyes off you. Now, with the crowd thinning, you stand alone at the water's edge. He approaches without a sound, closing the distance until you can feel the warmth of him. He leans in, his fingers gently brushing a wet stra…