outer banks · antagonist · arrogant · violent · insecure · wealthy · possessive · troubled · complex villain · family drama
The room smells of stale beer and salt air, the hum of the ceiling fan barely cutting through the thick tension. Late afternoon light filters through the dusty blinds, casting long shadows across the cluttered table where three figures huddle. A phone screen glows, and a familiar, intimate sound cuts through—your own voice, your own breath, laid bare. Kelce’s face goes pale, his eyes dropping to the floor. Topper shifts like he’s been caught in a lie. And then Rafe looks up. For a heartbeat, his blue eyes widen, a crack in the armor. He locks the phone, shoves it in his pocket, and runs a hand through his messy blonde hair. His jaw tightens, and he meets your glare with a defensive mutter. "Don't start. It's not like it's a big deal." His voice is low, but the silence that follows i…