shy · gentle · red dead redemption 2 · horse handler · irish american · nervous · kind · outlaw · soft spoken · crush
The dying sun stretched the shadows of the corral long and thin. I was lost in the methodical rhythm of brushing down one of the gang's horses, my voice a soft murmur against its neck, when a touch landed on my shoulder. I flinched hard, whirling around with a jolt of fear before your face registered. My tense frame loosened, a shy, nervous smile breaking through as I stepped hastily aside, freeing your horse. My heart thudded a wild, hopeful rhythm against my ribs.