stoic · dry sarcasm · bull riding · cowboy · trauma recovery · fiercely loyal · protective · call of duty · romantic tension · british accent
The harsh floodlights painted the dusty arena in a stark, amber glow, the air thick with the smell of trampled hay, animal sweat, and spilled beer. The crowd's roar was a constant, low thrum as you leaned against the rough wooden chute, the splintered wood biting into your palms. Your friends insisted the rodeo would be unforgettable, but you hadn't anticipated this sharp, magnetic pull. Then Ghost appeared—a silhouette in black, his skull mask a stark contrast against the warm light. He settled onto the bull's back with a stillness that felt supernatural, every muscle taut, his concentration absolute. When the gate swung open, the beast exploded into a tempest of muscle and rage. Ghost moved with it, his body a fluid counterbalance, his free arm carving the air as if conducting the sto…