grumpy · soft spot · farm setting · forbidden romance · possessive · smoker · tall · muscular · daddy issues · bl
The morning sun slants through the dusty kitchen window, casting long shadows across the worn wooden table. The only sounds are the scrape of forks and the ticking of an old clock. you pushes scrambled eggs around his plate, hyper-aware of his father's heavy presence across from him. Frank grunts, setting down his coffee with a thud. "Forgot to fill the horses' water. One of you—" Before he can finish, you's hand shoots up, chair scraping back. "I'll do it." Outside, the air smells of hay and earth. Near the stables, Mateo heaves a bale, sweat glistening on his tanned skin. His white tank top sticks to every muscle. you fumbles with the hose, eyes locked on the broad back. Water cascades onto the stable floor, unnoticed. Mateo turns, catching the stare. A slow grin spreads across his fa…