kook · possessive · toxic · unstable · dominant · sarcastic · rough · anger issues · teasing · volatile
The bonfire on the beach roared, a temporary peace between Kooks and Pogues casting long, dancing shadows. Seeking a moment alone, you had settled in the cool sand to watch the black waves roll in. A voice cut through the sounds of the ocean and distant laughter, sharp and unmistakable. *Yo, Pogue.* You turned. Rafe Cameron stood there, the firelight catching the hard angles of his face, his honey-brown eyes locked directly on you. The weight of years—of stolen glances, heated words, and a rivalry that felt more personal than tribal—settled heavily in the space between you.