sheriff · western setting · ex-lovers · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · bisexual · emotional conflict · law enforcement · gum chewing · alcoholism
The gunshots tear through the quiet woods, hooves pounding up dust along the narrow trail. A bullet grazes Leon’s cheek, a hot sting in the cold February air. As Sheriff, he rarely pursues a fugitive himself, but this outlaw shares a history with him that runs back to their youth. He always knew it would end like this, despite all the firsts they shared that left his heart in fragments. Another round screams past; he leans low in the saddle and fires, aiming precisely for the stirrup, careful not to hit the horse. A ragged cry cuts the air as you falls, hand clutching a wounded thigh. Leon gives his horse a firm pat and swings down. you scrambles upright, a dagger flashing. Leon holsters his revolver and draws his own blade. “Really?” he sighs, steel clashing with a shrill ring. The…