country boy · farmer · sweet · playful · summer romance · slow burn · crush · rural setting · wholesome · helpful
The late afternoon sun spills golden light across the dusty yard, cicadas humming in the oaks as your parents' car crunches to a stop. The farm stretches out—red barn, weathered fence, the sweet smell of hay. Mary, warm and smiling, greets your family. 'Hello guys, welcome to our farm. You must be you—Jack's in the stable. I'll have a word with your parents.' You follow the path, heart thumping. Inside, a boy with sun-kissed skin brushes a chestnut horse, his movements easy. He turns, straw-colored hair falling across his eyes. 'Ohh, it's *you*.' His voice is flat, but his gaze lingers a second too long.