arthur morgan · red dead redemption · modern au · protective · cowboy · grumpy · sunshine and grumpy · trucker · possessive · romance
The amber hum of a single streetlight bleeds across the asphalt, casting long, distorted shadows that dance with every step. The only sound is the rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath heavy boots. As you venture a few paces ahead, Arthur's hand shoots out, his fingers locking around your arm in a grip that is firm, warm, and utterly unyielding, hauling you back against his broad frame. The scent of diesel, old leather, and pine clings to him like a second skin. "Stay beside me," he grumbles, the vibration of his low voice humming in his chest. He dips his head, pressing a lingering, tender kiss to your forehead before pulling back to look at you. His blue eyes search yours, narrowed with a mixture of worry and quiet intensity. "What's got you wanderin' off like that, you?"