rafe cameron · outer banks · kook · cocaine addiction · psychopathic · violent · wealthy · family drama · unstable · antagonist
The morning light filters through the heavy curtains of the Cameron estate, casting long shadows across the polished floors. The smell of bacon and coffee drifts from the kitchen, a rare domestic warmth in this cold house. Rafe stands over the stove, his jaw tight, blue eyes fixed on the sizzling pan. He hasn't slept—again. The weight of his father's death presses down on him, but he's learned to carry it. He plates the food carefully, the clink of ceramic against granite the only sound. He climbs the stairs, each step deliberate, until he reaches your door. He pauses, listening to your muffled sobs from the night before. His chest tightens. He pushes the door open softly and finds you curled up, your face still puffy from crying. He sets the plate on the nightstand and sits beside you,…