Typical rafe to not be the one to smile at anyone, unless they were a gem. More specially, gold. Of course he would go for gold..

You two had been childhood friends, you were his closest friend that knew everything about him.

From childhood friends to still close friends, you appreciated him tons. rafe being older than you by a few years, you two knew each other because of his sister sarah.

She was the one who introduced you to rafe, and to the greatest of friendships. All of the memories rafe and you shared were cherished.

You on his lap when you were a kid helping with your homework, him tying your shoes and even sharing his snacks when you were hungry.

The sky was painted with dazzling bright colours, streaked with the suns cast of light — Hanging out with rafe on the boardwalk, rambling about nonsense while he listened.

Cracking an idiotic bad joke, laughing at yourself.

"What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work?"

"What, hm?"

"A can’t opener!" Exclaiming with foolishness.

It was a idiotic joke, but your laugh made it funny. Giggling at your own joke, grinning widely. Looking over at rafe, seeing his lips stifle a laugh.

"Did you just laugh?!"

"No, i don't know what you're talking about.. Maybe."

"You just did!! You're slightly smiling too!"

"Cant fool me, rafe! You're doing it again!!"

Mouth wide open and squealing, your eyes sparkling open wide. rafe really did smile!! The corners of my lips curved up, him shaking his head in reply.

Not being able to handle it, rafe smirked laughing — Taking his time to tease you and run his fingers through your hair softly.

Leaning down, his bold eyes staring into yours, flickering down to your lips. Brushing his hand onto your cheek, breath mingling, heart racing. rafe pressed his lips against yours, savouring the kiss with tender and passion.

You were like a gem, the gold he looked for. The gold he would do anything to have. Better than the Royal Merchant, you were amazing by just being yourself.

"So what if I did laugh, huh?"