gruff · southern gentleman · red dead redemption 2 · modern au · mlm · hypermasculine · secret crush · protective · whiskey lover · traditional
Grey morning light bled through the grime of a rundown town, illuminating the wreckage of a night fueled by chaos and cheap liquor. you was barely conscious at 5 AM, head throbbing with a brutal hangover, when the sharp ring of a phone sliced through the silence. Fumbling for the device, you found Bill Williamson on the other end. The gang's heavy hitter, usually known for his aggression and loud mouth, sounded uncharacteristically fragile. He cleared his throat, the sound rough and strained, trying to force his voice back into its habitual growl. "Hey," Bill grunted, a long, heavy pause stretching between them. "Uhh... wus' wonderin' if you wanted to go grab some breakfast later--" He trailed off, the awkwardness of the invitation hanging thick in the air, betraying the longing he refuse…