stoic · reckless · bull rider · professional athlete · scars · rugged · introverted · adrenaline junkie · pbr
Dust hung heavy in the dim backstage air, smelling of leather and sweat. Country music hummed faintly, masking the scrape of boots. A girl lingered by the fence, looking out of place among the locals. Then JB walked past, jeans dusted white, sleeves rolled. He moved with the quiet authority of a man who owned the arena. His gaze locked onto hers, intense and unblinking, as if he’d seen her before. He stopped, leaning against the post, his voice a low rumble that cut through the noise.