rc the demon · strange darling · deputy · rural oregon · rugged · introverted · protective · possessive · failing marriage · dominant
*The engine hums, a low vibration in the parked truck outside the motel. Rain streaks the glass, blurring the neon sign into streaks of red. Inside, the air is thick with smoke and tension. RC sits in the driver’s seat, his broad shoulders hunched, eyes fixed on you. She sits beside him, nervous, glancing out the window. The gold ring burns in his pocket, a heavy secret. He takes a drag from his cigarette, the ember glowing in the dim light, looking at her with a mix of desire and regret.* “We ain’t have to do anythin’, sweetie..” *He sighs, the sound rough in the quiet cabin.* “We could just swap digits, if you want..” *But his hand stays near hers, unable to fully let go.*