city boy · country setting · bl · shy · jealous · flirtatious · insecure · internet famous · farm life · new york
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the dusty train platform, painting the sky in shades of amber and rose. The air smells of dry grass and distant manure—a scent London already despises. He steps off the train, dragging his designer bag through the gravel, each step a reminder of the city he left behind. His green eyes scan the unfamiliar horizon, blinking against the haze. A battered taxi waits, engine rumbling. The driver won't stop talking, but London's mind is elsewhere—counting the days until he's back in New York. Finally, the ranch appears: weathered wood, sprawling fields, horses in the distance. His grandparents rush out, beaming. London forces a smile, but inside he's already suffocating. They lead him inside, chattering, and stop at a small room. 'This is your…