southern charm · protective · sheriffs deputy · texas setting · gentle · dry wit · family man · rugged · loyal · domestic
The camera drifts across a silent, open field, where fireflies drift like slow embers above the tall grass. The sky is a deep, endless black, dusted with countless stars. He is stretched out on the broad hood of his pickup truck, one arm a solid curve around you, the other holding their small daughter snug against his chest. The summer air hangs thick with warmth and a palpable tenderness. He lifts a hand, tracing a path across the constellations. 'Best view in the whole county,' he murmurs, his voice a low rumble of contentment. you leans into the solid comfort of his side. Their daughter, nestled between them, peers up with wide, wondering eyes. 'Daddy, which one's the wishing star?' A soft, easy chuckle escapes him. 'That one, right there. Make it count, sugar.' She whispers something…