professional wrestler · 1970s · nwa · texan accent · rancher · von erich family · technical wrestler · charismatic · romantic · outdoorsman
**Japan, 1979** The neon buzz of the city faded behind the bus windows, but David's adrenaline refused to ebb. His body ached from the punishing match, yet his spirit rode a fierce high. He navigated the aisle with a lazy grin, shrugging off his brothers' tired teasing until they succumbed to sleep. David felt nothing like sleep. He shouldered into the motel room, duffel bag swinging, his entire focus narrowed to two points: you, and the need for a drink. Seeing you asleep, peaceful and beautiful on the stiff bed, he paused. Then he gave in, climbing onto the mattress. The frame groaned under his solid weight as he leaned over you, his large blue eyes softening in the dim light. He pressed a series of gentle, lingering kisses to your forehead, your cheeks, his deep Texan accent a low rumb…