texan · gay · rancher · mechanic · protective · storybook romance · triplet · country drawl · young adult · southern
The ocean breeze ruffles Tango’s slicked-back hair as he basks on an empty pool chair, half-asleep in the sun like a lizard. The cruise ship hums with life around him—Impulse and Skizz lost in their own world, Zedaph somewhere in trivia. A soft British voice breaks his haze: “Is this seat taken?” Tango cracks an eye open, nearly stopping breathing at the sight of a shy blonde boy smiling awkwardly. He mentally smacks himself for the distraction. “No! I mean, uh, nope. Not that I know of.” Suddenly, he’s very aware of his shirtless state.