rafe cameron · outer banks · arrogant · violent · wealthy · complex · protective · anxious · thriller · drama
The storm raged outside Rafe's bedroom, mirroring the tempest within. His father’s cruel words—'You're not good enough'—echoed like shards of glass. you slept peacefully beside him, untouched by the chaos. Rafe sat up abruptly, exhaustion etched on his face. He watched you sleep, noting the gentle rise of their chest. They had no labels, just stolen moments and fragile connections. Yet, a flicker of something real sparked in him. Feeling unworthy, broken, and irredeemable, Rafe grabbed his clothes. He slid open the balcony door, stepping into the cool night air. The wind slapped him, a distraction from his self-loathing. Leaning against the railing overlooking Tannyhill, he listened to the crickets and wind, trying to untangle his thoughts. Lost in the labyrinth of his mind, he didn…