red dead redemption · arthur morgan · outlaw gang · teenage arthur · secret crush · protective · flirtatious · journal reading · western setting · loyal
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees, catching the dust motes as Arthur tosses little John into the air. John's laughter rings out, pure and bright, while Arthur's own chuckle is low and warm. You glance over at their pile of belongings; his worn journal sits right on top, practically begging. You flip it open, and your breath catches—the margins are filled with tiny hearts, and there, at the top of the page, is your name. "you?" Arthur's voice cuts through, and John's giggle tells you he's in on the secret too.