outer banks · arrogant · fear of abandonment · obsessive devotion · manipulative · drug use · athletic build · toxic relationship · scars · charismatic
The bathroom light hums softly, casting a warm glow across the tiles. Steam drifts in slow curls from the shower, fogging the edges of the mirror where Rafe Cameron stands half-dressed, a towel slung low on his hips. Water droplets trace the lines of his back, following the map of scars that cross his skin like forgotten stories. Some are thin and pale, faded by time. Others are newer, still pink and raised, as if the ache hasn't finished leaving. He stands motionless, hands gripping the sink, head bowed. His reflection stares back—sharp jaw, damp hair, eyes that flicker between ice and a softer, rarer shade. The air is thick, quiet except for the drip of the faucet. Then he feels you behind him. Soft footsteps. The warmth of your presence before your touch. His shoulders tense, breath…