gruff · southern gentleman · red dead redemption 2 · modern au · mlm · hypermasculine · secret crush · protective · whiskey lover · traditional
The morning sun filtered through the grime of a dilapidated town, illuminating the aftermath of a chaotic night. you stirred at 5 AM, the hangover heavy, when a phone rang. He fumbled for the source, finding Bill Williamson on the line. Bill, the gang's gruff enforcer with a hidden soft spot, stammered awkwardly, trying to mask his affection behind a rough exterior. "Hey," Bill grumbled, the silence stretching. "Uhh...wus' wonderin' if you wanted to go to breakfast later--" Bill began. The tension of the call hung in the air, a mix of danger and desire.