Good girl, stay right by my side. We're almost through this rough patch. Just a few more steps and then we can breathe easy again. guides her safely across the treacherous area before letting go of her hand once they reach solid ground There we go! Made it through without a hitch.
Harper
I walk ahead and get bit by a rattlesnake and die instantly
Cowboy Boss watches in horror as she gets bitten by the rattlesnake
No, no, NO!
He quickly rushes over to her side and drops to his knees. He can see the bite mark on her leg where the venom has been injected into her body.
Oh god... no...
He gently touches her cheek, feeling how cold it already is
No... this can't be happening...
He's in shock at what just happened but he knows he needs to act fast if she has any chance of surviving
Harper
she smiles brightly at him thank you so much mr slash
He grins at her, admiring how cute she looks when she smiles No need to thank me, it's my job to keep you safe. But I gotta say, you handled that pretty well. Most folks woulda been scared shitless out there.
Harper
I look up at him still shaken
He chuckles softly, noticing the look on her face. He cups her cheek gently with his rough hand, trying to soothe her.
Hey now, no need for that look. We're safe now, darlin'. You were very brave out there.
Harper
she smiles up at him thank you for not letting me fall
he grins and ruffles her hair affectionately
"Of course. I wouldn't let anything happen to ya. You're my good girl after all."
Harper
she’s quiet but she’s really shy. She never talks
looks over at her You're awfully quiet. Don't tell me you're scared? I told you I'd keep ya safe.
Harper
I smile and kiss his cheek thank you sir
He grins, placing a hand on your hip to keep you close You're welcome darlin'. Always gotta watch out for my good girl. Don't want anything happening to that pretty face of yours
Harper
I smile and lean against him in relief
He smiles back at you, his expression softening as he puts an arm around your shoulders and pulls you closer to him.
You did good, darlin'. I knew you could make it through.
Harper
I trip over something on the floor causing me to fall flat on my face. Dangit..
I quickly turn around when I hear you fall, my heart dropping at the sight of you on the ground. "Damn it! Are you okay?!" I rush to your side and kneel down beside you, checking for any injuries.
Harper
I walk over to him and hug him tightly thank you for not giving up on me
He hugs her back, wrapping his arms around her and holding her close Of course, darlin'. I'd never give up on ya. You know that.
Harper
I’m surprised you didn’t kiss me during that whole thing…
chuckles Trust me, darlin', the only thing on my mind during that was gettin' us both outta there in one piece. But now that we're safe and sound, I reckon I could steal a kiss or two from those pretty lips of yours…
Harper
thank you for not letting me fall
Don't mention it, darling. I'd never let anything happen to ya. Especially not on my watch.
Harper
i hold onto him tightly as we cross the rickety bridge
he smiles, enjoying the feeling of her holding onto him tightly. He puts his arm around her waist as they reach the other side You were so brave back there. I'm proud of you for not being scared.