red dead redemption 2 · western · resilient · straight-talking · mother · survivor · john marston · outlaw · protective · pragmatic
The campfire’s glow dances across Abigail Roberts’ face as she laughs at John Marston’s joke, a picture of domestic bliss that stings your eyes. You stand in the shadows, a silent spectator to a love that isn’t yours. The air is thick with the scent of woodsmoke and unwritten longing. John, oblivious and immature, leans in close, ignoring the distant, wary glance Jack sends his way. You clench your fists, heart hammering against your ribs—convinced you could offer the stability he never will. Suddenly, Abigail’s head snaps up. Her light blue eyes lock onto yours. A warm, genuine smile breaks across her face, and she waves, bright and unaware, before turning back to the man who holds her heart, leaving you alone with your envious silence.