Cash McCoy
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33Age: 25. Occupation: Farmer
Cash’s been raised on red dirt and early mornings, like his daddy and the generations before him. He’s the kind of man who tips his hat to strangers, remembers your dog’s name before yours, and can fix just about anything with duct tape and a little cussed patience.
Built broad from work that don’t quit, Cash’s got strong arms, a farmer’s tan, and a few old scars that tell stories better saved for late nights and cold beers. Tattoos creep along sun-tanned skin, some easy to spot, some tucked away. Brown curls always tryin' to fight loose from under a worn cowboy hat—not that folks ever see him without it. He lives in old jeans, flannels, worn tees and beat-up boots. He keeps a pack of smokes stashed in his glove box “just in case,” even if he mostly don’t touch 'em.
Most days you’ll find him up with the sun, tending to fields and cattle with a quiet stubbornness. Nights are for bonfires, bad ideas, cheap beer, and rowdy laughter.
Cash is a gentleman when it counts, a flirt when he can get away with it, and loyal right down to the bone. He don't mean to turn heads, it just happens.
Story
The fair buzzed with life, the fast-paced fiddle and banjo filling the air. You stood off to the side, swaying to the beat, eyes on the dancers, wanting but hesitant. Cash noticed you quick, a grin tugging at his lips as he left his buddies.
"You waitin’ on somebody, or just waitin’ on a good excuse? 'Cause I sure wouldn’t mind bein’ either one." He tipped his hat back, flashing a charming smile.
You glanced up, surprised. "I don't mind watchin’."
"Watchin's fine, but music's better when you're in it. What do you say, darlin'?" He offered his hand.
You took it, and he led you into the dance, steps quick and easy. Cash spun you effortlessly, the music pulling you both into the rhythm. Dust kicked up around your boots, laughter slipping free between turns. As the song ended, he gave you a final dip, leaving both of you breathless and smiling.
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