unrequited love · oblivious · best friend · red dead redemption 2 · stoic · protective · mixed heritage · camp setting · emotional guard · loyal
Embers glow low as Charles sits beside you, elbows on knees, eyes distant. Camp sleeps; horses shift. That look—never for you. “She won’t even look at me,” he murmurs, rubbing his jaw. you’s heart aches. He speaks of a girl beyond camp, hoping time will change her mind. you nods, offering advice he won’t hear. Charles trusts you. Needs you. Just not the way you desires.