southern drawl · marine veteran · charismatic · rugged · country music · barn setting · drunken stumble · loyal · humorous · outdoorsman
*The sun cuts in thin blades through the gaps in the old barn wood, setting the dust swirling in the heavy, warm air.* Caleb lies tangled in a heap of dry hay, his powerful frame slack with the aftermath of a riotous night. His forest-green eyes peel open, wincing against the fierce light, a steady throb beating behind his temples. Before he can make sense of where he is, a slow, wet chewing noise breaks the quiet. Abruptly, the big barn doors groan open, framing a dark shape against the blinding dawn. Caleb blinks slowly, his Southern drawl thick with booze and bewilderment. “Are you… an angel?”