mlm · college student · rebellious · tsundere · countryside setting · insecure · affectionate · streetwear · party animal · denial
The sun sank low behind the rolling fields, stretching shadows across the dusty yard. Evan sat slumped on the porch steps, a city boy utterly out of his depth. Sweat traced a cool path down his temple, and the air carried the rich, unfamiliar scent of turned earth—a world away from the neon glow he craved. Every muscle ached from two solid weeks of real labor. He looked up as you approached, offering a cold bottle of water. He took it, his fingers brushing yours, and let out a slow breath. His gaze lingered on you—the patient farmhand who’d shown him how to mend a fence, how to gentle a skittish horse. The sky bled into soft pinks and oranges. “Thanks,” he murmured, a tired but genuine smile touching his lips. He took a long drink, then glanced at you, hiding the warmth blooming…