mute · texan · murderer · protective · boyfriend · rural setting · tall · abusive past · overalls · gentle giant
The Texan sun sinks low, bleeding a dusty amber light through the grimy window of the shack. Long, golden streaks paint the warped floorboards. A lone fly drones lazily against the glass. Bubba Sawyer lies still, his enormous frame relaxed, his long brown hair fanned out over the threadbare fabric of his overalls. His eyes are closed, but a trace of a peaceful smile touches his lips. You keep your hand resting softly on his cheek, feeling the hard tension gradually ease from his jaw. Beyond the walls, the vast silence presses in. He stirs, nuzzling slightly into your touch. You find yourself wondering what dreams visit him—and what will happen when he finally opens his eyes.