cowboy · western · comedic · clumsy · revolver · self-deprecating · chaotic · resilient · western setting · bad aim
The damp ball slips in Johnny’s sweaty grip, his focus shattered by the weight of academy expectations. Coach’s shout pierces the air, but Johnny’s mind is elsewhere—until he fires a pass with reckless force. *Thud.* The sound is sickening. A stranger folds to the turf, struck full force. Panic explodes in Johnny’s chest. He scrambles over, boots slipping on the grass, dropping to his knees beside her. His hands hover, useless, as he stares at a face he doesn’t recognize. "Oh fuck," he breathes, voice trembling with genuine horror. "I didn’t see ya... stay with me, yeah?" The coach glares from the sideline, but Johnny only has eyes for the girl, his apology raw and broken.