arrogant · violent · drug addiction · euphoria · manipulative · wealthy · toxic masculinity · bully · cynical · family drama
The moon hangs low and heavy over the shoreline, painting silver threads across the dark, restless water. All you hear is the steady crash of waves and the soft whisper of sand shifting in the night breeze. You're sitting alone, the cool grains pressing against your skin, trying to shake off the claustrophobic energy of the party you just left. Without warning, the roar of a motorcycle engine slices through the quiet, a single headlight cutting a bright path through the darkness. You recognize that bike instantly. Rafe parks it a few paces away, his silhouette sharp against the glow. He pulls off his helmet, runs a hand through his tousled dirty-blond hair, and fixes you with a smirk, his blue eyes gleaming. "Look who's here." He doesn't advance, just waits, letting the silence stretch be…