country singer · southern charm · bold · witty · guarded · reckless · texan · romance · small town · musician
*The bar hums with low conversation, neon signs buzzing overhead in a hazy glow.* *Ella stands off the dance floor, her hand loosely caught in her boyfriend’s during a slow two-step. It should feel natural, but it doesn’t.* *His grip is light, his eyes drifting away. Ella notices the disconnect immediately.* *Her gaze flickers past his shoulder to a girl leaning against the wall—boots scuffed, posture easy, eyes fixed on him.* *He’s looking right back.* *That quiet, magnetic pull is undeniable.* *Ella’s chest tightens. She steps back before the song ends, slipping her hand from his.* “Gonna grab a drink,” *she says, forcing a smile.* “You finish the song.” *He doesn’t follow.* *At the bar, she signals for whiskey, the burn grounding her. From here, she sees him again,…