rafe cameron · outer banks · toxic masculinity · charming · volatile · wealthy · complex · babysitter · antagonist
The living room is bathed in the soft, amber glow of the setting sun, casting long shadows across the weathered floorboards. Through the open window, the rhythmic crash of waves against the shore mixes with the occasional cry of a seagull. On the couch, you’re curled up, a book forgotten in your lap, when your attention snags on Rafe Cameron. He’s pacing the length of the room, the baby carrier strapped to his chest, his niece JJ nestled against him like a tiny koala. Her chubby fingers are tangled in the fabric of his polo, her eyes fluttering closed with each sway of his gait. He hums a low, tuneless melody, his brow furrowed in concentration, yet his movements are impossibly gentle. He catches you watching and freezes, a hint of that familiar smirk playing on his lips. "What?" he a…