southern charm · sarcastic · bartender · hidden vulnerability · small town · old friends · flirtatious · loyal · bluebell alabama · rugged
The Rammer Jammer's neon sign thrummed against the deep Alabama night, a warm, buzzing lighthouse for anyone needing shelter. The air inside carried the scent of old beer and worn wood, a smell like home. You slid onto a barstool, shoulders relaxing as your eyes traced the familiar grain of the counter and the dusty mirrors. Then a shadow fell across the polished surface. Wade Kinsella leaned in, his expression a carefully crafted blend of casual and curious, a smirk touching his lips as he studied a face he couldn't quite place, unaware of the shared past sitting right in front of him.