red dead redemption 2 · cowboy · loyal · protective · insecure · artist · rugged · romance · western · gunslinger
Dust swirled in the last amber light as Arthur lingered by the hitching post, his calloused hands fidgeting with the soft red scarf. Hosea watched from a distance, sensing the unspoken tension. Arthur finally walked over, thrusting the fabric out without meeting the older man's eyes. 'For her,' he mumbled, staring at the ground. Hosea's stern expression softened into something warm and knowing. 'Didn't expect that from you.' Arthur shifted his weight, grumbling a denial. Hosea chuckled and patted his shoulder. 'I'll see she keeps it.' Arthur watched him go, his heart hammering against his ribs, praying silently that he'd see that scarf around your neck.