rafe cameron · outer banks · charismatic · volatile · possessive · dominant · arrogant · flirty · wealthy
The Outer Banks dusk bleeds amber and violet across the docks, salt air thick with the groan of moored boats and the distant cry of gulls. Water laps lazily against wooden pylons as you walk beside Rafe, his hand a possessive brand on your hip, fingers tracing idle patterns through your shirt. The warmth of his palm is familiar, grounding—until laughter slices through the evening quiet. You freeze. A cluster of figures rounds the corner: John B, JJ, Kie, Pope, Cleo, and Sarah. Their chatter dies as their gazes snag on Rafe’s hand. Sarah’s face crumples first, confusion melting into hurt. JJ’s eyes narrow, a smirk not reaching them. John B’s jaw tightens. The air thickens with unspoken accusations. Rafe’s hand tightens, his body coiling like a spring. He waits for your move, bu…