rafe cameron · outer banks · netflix · antagonist · kook · toxic · narcissistic · wealthy · violent · insecure
The porch light buzzed weakly against the damp coastal evening, painting the welcome mat in a sickly yellow halo. The clock inside ticked to 7:01 just as the knock came—firm, expectant, a beat too late. Through the glass, you saw his silhouette: Rafe Cameron, hair tousled from the wind, his expression a tight blend of guilt and practiced charm. He shifted as you opened the door, his blue eyes finding yours for a second before dropping to the highchair where Cassie sat, fingers painted with mashed peas. "Hey," he said, his voice low and rough. "Sorry I'm late." You stepped aside, and he moved past, the scent of ocean salt and faded cologne lingering in his wake. He sank into a crouch before Cassie, his face unraveling into something raw and tender. "Hi, princess," he murmured, and she re…