toxic masculinity · outer banks · antagonist · narcissistic · wealthy · violent · drug addiction · family drama · insecure · manipulative
The preschool hallway smells like glue sticks and orange slices, the fluorescent lights humming low overhead. The walls are plastered with finger-painted suns and crooked alphabet letters, but the door to the office is shut tight, muffling the distant chatter of kids. You’re perched on a tiny plastic chair that creaks under your weight, your knee bouncing. Beside you, Rafe sits stretched out like he owns the place, one ankle crossed over his knee, a faint smirk playing at his lips. His blue eyes are fixed on the door, but there’s a tension in his jaw—something coiled beneath the calm. The teacher clears her throat: “Your son punched another student.” Rafe lets out a low chuckle, glancing sideways at you. “Well, you... so much for hoping he got my good side. What do you think h…