CARPE DIEM - rafe cameron

013.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑
[12]
Hostage. | Billie Eilish.

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𝓣he bright sun illuminated Arabella Beaulieu's entire room, waking her up after a deep sleep. She shifted under the blankets, and turned to her right, feeling the comfort of Rafe's arms holding her.

She didn't want to let go of the boy, who looked so peaceful sleeping, fearing that she would wake him up,— she didn't wanted that moment to end.

An unconscious smile filled her face as she observed him: his eyes were closed, his hair tousled, the fading wound on his lip, and an aura of warmth and softness surrounding him, as if he was completely defenceless.

She kissed his cheek, in the most gentle manner so as not to bother his dreams; but failed as the Cameron boy stirred, his blue eyes fluttering open, and a smile already lighting up his face.

Rafe looked at her in such a different way, he admired every detail of her face, looking at her as if she was a limestone sculpture carved with so much dedication.

"Hi." She whispers shyly
"Hello, Belly" He softly laughs

And before the girl could respond further, he approached to kiss her, joining their lips docilely; making her lose herself in him, think only of him, and melt in his arms.

After a brief, lingering kiss, they pulled back, exchanging smiles.

I missed you, She thought while sitting in her bed, "You know. What if—" Arabella says before being interrupted by Rafe's phone ringing.
He turns it off and turns his attention back to her, "Go on." The boy assures her, but his phone rings again.

"You should answer it." The brunette sighs. The blue eyed boy grunts, glancing at the screen. Seeing it was Topper he takes the call and puts it on speaker.

"Hey Man." The Thornton boy says, "Um. Remember that pogue that sunk my boat?" He continues.

'Pope.' Bella mutters to herself.

"Well, the deputy just came by. They saw the cameras and identified his boat. My mom said to press charges."

"They're arresting him?" The green-eyed girl asks Rafe, her voice low.
"He got what he was looking for." Rafe says coldly to his friend on the other end of the line, she wasn't expecting that answer.

"I mean, I think he'll serve time." Topper says with mixed feelings, "I don't know— Is it too much? Getting the police involved."

"It is! You know the Heyward's financial situation." Bella interrupts, raising her voice and sharing her opinion. "Emma?" The Thornton boy names her in confusion, trying to ascertain if it was Emma Smith, the girl he suspected Rafe was with.

Arabella fell silent, not realizing that hearing her name would stir up such feelings., she didn't want it to be like that.
Rafe on the other hand, clenched his jaw, uncomfortable with the direction of the conversation.

"No." He says firmly, "Just. Don't think about it too much, that pogue deserved it. He ruined your property, there are consequences for that."

"Yeah You're right. Fuck him." The other kook says, before abruptly changing the subject. "Who are you with Rafe?" He asks before getting hung up almost immediately.