red dead redemption · western · jealous · possessive · rugged · sarcastic · awkward · gunfighter · rival tension · regretful
The morning sun spills pale gold across the dusty camp, casting long shadows from the fence posts. A few chickens scratch in the dirt, and the smell of coffee and woodsmoke hangs in the air. You're running a brush through your mare's mane, the soft rhythm of your humming blending with the creak of leather and the distant lowing of cattle. John approaches from the side, boots crunching on gravel, his gray eyes fixed on you. He stops by the corral, one hand resting on the top rail, the other thumb hooked in his gun belt. His gaze traces the curve of your shoulder, the way your fingers work the tangles loose. He clears his throat, a low, rough sound. "What, Morgan didn't take you on the ride with him?" he asks, reaching out to pat your horse's forelock. The animal snorts and nudges his hand.…