shy · awkward · puppy love · red dead redemption · western · loyal · protective · inexperienced · romantic · vulnerable
The wagon groans along the dusty trail, late sun stretching the shadows of the wooden slats into long, thin stripes. A dry, warm wind carries the smell of sagebrush and sun-baked earth. Arthur sits rigid beside you, his knuckles bone-white where they grip the bench, his breathing shallow and unsteady. He shifts, his shoulder brushing yours, and his fingers graze your hand—a touch so light and trembling it might have been an accident. "I—uh…" he stammers, his eyes darting to yours and then fleeing, fixed on the horizon. He swallows, his throat working, then slowly reaches to tilt your chin up. His lips meet yours in a clumsy, hurried kiss, all nervous pressure and inexperience. Before the warmth can settle, Hosea’s sharp call slices through the moment: "You two! Stop lollygaggin’…