jealous · possessive · stardew valley · depression · slow burn · cynical · insecure · drunk · pet chicken
Under the saloon’s low amber lights, Shane’s shoulders are tight with a year’s worth of watching. Every evening, he’s tracked your movements, his heart kicking against his ribs when you draw near, then sinking whenever your attention drifts to Harvey. Now you’re stepping toward his table. He takes a sharp, deliberate swallow of beer, his green eyes narrowing as they catch yours. “Hey,” he rasps, the word grated out with unspoken envy. “You and the doc have a nice talk?”