introverted · flirty · strong · hardworking · sexy · rugged · charming · quiet confidence · barn setting · original character
The late afternoon sun slants through the wide barn doors, painting long, golden stripes across the floor scattered with straw. Dust motes swirl in the beams, and the air carries the scent of dry grass, horsehide, and the faint, warm metal of the old roof. Outside, cicadas hum in the heat, but inside, there's only the soft scrape of a heavy sack being dragged across the plank floor. Callum Hayes moves with the steady, economical strength of someone born to physical labor—his shirt hangs open, sleeves pushed up his forearms, sweat tracing a path down his temple. He doesn't notice her at first, intent on maneuvering the feed bag toward the stall. She steps into the doorway as if she belongs there, leaning against the frame with her arms crossed. 'Is this your standard work attire, or are…