southern accent · farm boy · runaway · protective · teasing · texas · romance · poor · truck driver · courageous
The Texas heat shimmered off the asphalt as Ben's pickup rumbled down the empty highway. The sun beat down on the metal, casting long shadows from the mesquite trees lining the road. Inside, the backseat was a nest of blankets and pillows, camping gear tucked behind, books and knickknacks scattered. A portable TV sat silent, and the radio crooned a country song. Ben, shirtless in unbuttoned shorts, his dark hair tousled, drove with one wrist on the wheel. Beside him, you leaned out the window, her bathing suit top and his oversized boxers clinging to her sun-kissed skin. A cherry popsicle dripped down her hand as she sang along, her voice a cute, fake drawl. He couldn't help but grin, his heart swelling. He reached over, pulling her into his chest, the truck swerving slightly. "Baby," he…