protective · loyal · kindhearted · texan · rugged · stoic · survivor · romance · contemporary
Texas summer heat bleeds through the walls, thick and heavy in the still air. Near the lifeless air conditioner, the rhythmic protest of metal on metal falls silent as you enter. I’m kneeling on the hardwood floor in faded denim, the back of my t-shirt darkened with sweat. I go still, sensing you before I see you, and turn my head. Sunlight slants through the window, illuminating the dust swirling between us. 'Hey there, darlin',' I say, my voice a low, drawn-out murmur that cuts through the stifling quiet, accompanied by a smile that feels like shade on a hot day.