Outer Banks Imagines ~ JJ and Rafe

Rafe ~ i've missed you (pt 4)

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Later that night, as you was getting ready to help Kiara find JJ, you heard a loud crash echoed from downstairs, jolting you from your thoughts. Narrowing your eyes, you stepped cautiously out of your room and made your way down the stairs, your heart racing. When you reached the foyer, your breath caught at the sight of Rafe, stumbling awkwardly and looking disheveled.

"There you is," he slurred, a goofy grin spreading across his face. "The love of my life."

"What the hell are you doing here?" you snapped, irritation bubbling to the surface.

"Your door was open," he said, shrugging carelessly. "You should probably lock it at night. It's not safe."

You let out an exasperated sigh, running your fingers through your hair in frustration. "You're drunk... Why are you here?"

"I came to tell you I love you," he declared, his voice a mix of earnestness and inebriation.

"Don't. Don't say those words because you don't mean it," you shot back, anger flaring in your chest.

"I do mean it," he insisted, taking a step closer, swaying slightly.

"Get out, Rafe. We're done." You tried to push him back toward the door, but he maneuvered behind you, staying inside the house as he swayed, staggering to keep himself balanced.

"No, we're not done. I'm not done. I'm never going to be done with you."

"Don't you get it? Just by being here like this, is making everything worse! You don't get to waltz back into my life, all drunk and sentimental. It doesn't work that way!" You spun to face him, fury mixing with pain in your eyes.

He stepped forward, trying to close the distance. "But I can't just let you walk away. Not after everything I've done to get us to this point. I need you to know how I really feel."

You snapped, your heart pounding in your chest. "you're only making it harder for both of us."

Rafe's expression faltered, the bravado slipping away to reveal a vulnerability you hadn't seen before. "I just... I don't want to lose you, Y/N."

"You lost me the moment you chose her," you said, your voice shaking with emotion. "you sat out there with me...!" You point to the backyard where the pool was, "and you told me you loved me and then I see you with her less than 24 hours later."

He reached out, trying to take your hand, but you pulled away, eyes blazing. "Just go, Rafe. Before you ruin whatever's left of us."

He hesitated, hurt flickering across his face, but you stood your ground, unwavering. 

"Please. Just go."

Rafe took a step back but then shook his head, determination creeping back into his demeanor. "I think I'm gonna stay. Actually, you got food? I'm actually quite starving."

"Are you serious?" You couldn't believe what you was hearing.

"I'm not leaving," he insisted, his voice firm. "Not until we talk this out. I want to fix this." His voice breaking slightly.

You pinch your nose out of annoyance. "I don't have time for this right now."

A tear slips down as he presses his palms to his eyes, "I'm sorry! I messed up, but I want to make it right," he pleaded, his eyes earnest, pleading. "Just give me another chance."

You shook your head in disbelief. "How can I? When it took you a day to hurt me?"

"Look, I messed up. I get that. I thought I could handle it, but I can't. I can't stop thinking about you. Can't you see that?" he said, frustration creeping into his voice.