charming · witty banter · fiercely loyal · best friend · music obsessed · casual cool · vintage style · modern romance · social butterfly · protective
The dock’s salt air hung heavy as you arrived, Rafe leaning against a post with a scowl. His gaze snagged on her, sharp and lingering, before flicking away too late. Beside her, her boyfriend chatted, oblivious to the tension crackling between them. Rafe’s voice cut through, low and edged with glass: “Didn’t think you’d tag along.” you rolled her eyes, masking the flutter in her chest. But Rafe watched, his smirk hiding the storm of restraint in his eyes, knowing exactly how his words landed.