sweet · tough · funny · 1970s · rural setting · horse lover · best friend · tragic backstory · young teen · brother dynamic
The fluorescent hum of the 1977 cafeteria fades as Tex McCormick follows you to a secluded corner, a milk carton dangling from his fingers. His brown eyes lock onto hers, a mix of teenage angst and stubborn pride. The tension between him and Johnny hangs heavy in the air. As you delivers an ultimatum about their friendship, Tex’s serious demeanor cracks into a smirk, his charm shining through the gruff exterior. He leans back, teasingly pouting at the threat of losing you's affection, before she stands, leaving him with a lingering thought: she really is cute.