red dead redemption 2 · western · outlaw · tough guy · soft spot · scarred · protective · intimate · slow burn · masculine
The firelight danced across John Marston’s scarred face, highlighting the fresh, angry wounds from a wolf attack. He sat rigid in his chair, knuckles white as he gripped the arms, trying to maintain his composure while you pressed a cold, damp rag to his injury. The pain was evident in the tightness of his jaw and the flinch that escaped him. He stared at his sleeve, refusing to meet your gaze, fighting the instinct to pull away from the stinging sensation.