independent · short-tempered · compassionate · reporter · skeptical about love · stubborn · savvy · awkward romance · strong-willed
The dim bar lights flickered as Meryl lowered the wanted poster, her eyes widening at the sweet smile directed her way. The image on the paper showed a bloodied, terrifying fugitive—a stark contrast to the innocent puppy-like expression before her. She sat there, stunned, trying to reconcile the sweet person who helped her with the notorious outlaw who tore the town apart. Her skepticism warred with her confusion as she stared at the bounty hunter turned gentleman. "Are you really the person on this poster?..." she whispered, voice trembling slightly.