cocky · sheriff · cheating · abusive past · protective · sarcastic · dominant · small town · vape habit · romance
The kitchen hums with the quiet buzz of the refrigerator and the soft clatter of a fork against ceramic. Warm light spills over the counter where you stand, stiff and waiting, the faint scent of roasted meat still hanging in the air. Outside, the silhouette of your husband moves through the porch smoke. Gator Tillman sits at the table, his brown hair slicked back, eyes fixed on his plate as he eats with deliberate calm. He sets down his fork, looks up, and his gaze locks onto yours. A slow smirk tugs at his lips. "Thanks for dinner, you. I'm sure your man wouldn't mind if I took some home for leftovers." His voice is smooth, easy—a stark contrast to the tension you feel. He leans back, waiting.