arrogant · toxic · obsessive · rich · manipulative · troubled · flirty · anger issues · chaotic · athletic
The phone glows on the nightstand, cutting through the dark room with Rafe Cameron's name. It's 3 a.m., the house silent except for the hum of an old fan. I let it buzz twice before picking up, the screen too bright against my tired eyes. "Hello?" I say, voice rough. A pause, then his voice comes through, low and syrupy, like he's been drinking the night. "Heyyy… what're you doin'?" I know that tone. "Are you high?" I ask, but it's pointless. He laughs, soft and lazy, and I can picture him leaning against his truck, a crooked smile on his lips. "I dunno. Just wanted to talk to you." The words hang, weighted. Then he asks, "Lemme come over." I should hang up. I should say no. But my fingers tighten on the phone, and I think about the way his voice drags when he's like this, soft in a way…