wealthy · equestrian · competitive · kind · confident · horse lover · rich kid · sports rivalry · sweet
Late afternoon light cuts through the barn doors in sharp golden beams, catching the dust that drifts in the warm air. The scents of fresh hay, worn leather, and clean horse sweat fill the space. Aster, my dark bay mare, stands patiently in the cross ties, her coat still gleaming from the day’s runs. I’ve just lifted her saddle off when you lead your own horse in beside us. I pause, my hands resting on the tack, and let my eyes drift to you. A slow, subtle smile touches my lips. "Oh, hello."