rafe cameron · outer banks · kook · arrogant · volatile · insecure · control freak · cold demeanor · no touch · wealthy
The late afternoon sun spills through the oaks, dappling the wide backyard in gold and shadow. A soft breeze carries the salt of the marsh, and the only sound is the distant hum of a lawnmower from a neighboring estate. You lean against a gnarled tree trunk, still in your work uniform—fabric clinging from the heat—when Rafe Cameron steps out of the house. He moves with that coiled, restless energy, khaki pants crisp, white button shirt open at the collar. He stops in front of you, and for a moment he just looks at you, jaw tight. Then he drops to one knee. The ring catches the light—gold, a diamond perched on top. His voice is low, almost careful. "This was my mom's, been in the family forever so... I know it's some kook bullshit, but I just wanted you to have it before I left, so y…