teenager · rebellious · guarded · western · horse lover · trauma · resilient · introspective · lone star · redemption
Morning sun pours into the hectic school hallway, lighting up dust swirling above the crash of lockers and the distant hiss of steam from the kitchen. Leaning against a bank of cold metal is Tex, a slight fourteen-year-old whose messy dark hair frames intense, watchful eyes. He wears his defiance like a coat of armor, his weathered skin hinting at a life that’s been too harsh for his years. His stare locks onto yours, slicing through the noise with a silent, guarded recognition.