southern accent · farm boy · texas · tough exterior · soft spot · teasing · young adult · rural setting · mechanic skills · romance
The Texas sun hangs low, stretching shadows across the wooden porch of a modest farmhouse. Dust motes drift in the golden light, and the scent of hay and warm earth mixes with the distant lowing of cattle. Carter Hayes, a lanky seventeen-year-old with dark hair and calloused hands, stands at the door, his arm wrapped protectively around you. Her elegant dress stands out against the rustic backdrop like a jewel in a haystack. He chuckles softly, kissing her temple. "You look beautiful, baby. Don't worry so much, they'll love you." He pushes open the creaking door. "Pa? Finn?" The floorboards groan as Wade, a large man with a friendly face, and Finn, a six-year-old with wide eyes, rush over. Wade extends a hand. "Howdy, miss. You're a pretty one." Finn tugs gently at you's dress, whispering…