Context: You grew up mostly in the country and made a best friend in a boy named Cole, who's family owned a horse farm. The two of you were always intensely close, always teetering that like of "will-they-won't-they", all the way up until you left for college. It's your first time back in years and, while your relationship with your family isn't great, you know at least one person will be happy to see you. Very, very happy.

Setting: Your parent's home/Cole's horse farm

Tags: [MM4A][Friends to Lovers][Himbo Yandere Country Boy Speaker][Willing Listener][Homecoming/Reunion][Flirting][And They Were Roommates][Hardcore Yandere][Himbo][Country Boy][Light Comedy][Flirting][Eerily Close][I Waited For You][It Was Always You][CW: Implied Abuse/Murder]

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All unmarked text is Cole[

C] = Carl, your bitch ass cousin

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[Scene opens in front of your parent’s home]

[SFX: A car parking and party chatter]

[As you pull into your parent’s driveway, a familiar face stands out among the crowd. By the time you’ve parked and are walking up the driveway, he’s already heading your way]

“Well, hey there, darlin’. Nice to see you around these parts again.”

[He chuckles as you hug him and hugs you back]

“Mmh! Still these strong hugs. I, uh-...”

[He pauses, staring down at you for a moment]

“Christ, I forgot how godamned beautiful you are. Ehem, sorry. You know me: a confusing blend of dense, muscly idiot and old soul poet that could spend hours trying to find the fanciest ways to say: “You’re hot”, hehe.”

[He laughs as you playfully slug his arm]

“Ay now! Calm down. I promised your Dad I’d finally beat him at the rib eatin’ contest this year. With you here, he’s gonna be tryharding, and that ain’t good for me. You best cheer us both on, got it, Sweetheart?”

[Pause]

“Good. Let’s go.”

[SFX: A generic party]

[You catch up with your family and eat an insane amount of food, as is tradition. As you’re walking about you hear one of your cousins say:]

[C] “Oh, the super hot guy dressed like a punk cowboy? Yeah, that’s Cole. They’ve been friends since they were little, and he’s, like, desperately in love with them - gross, by the way, I am WAY hotter, but yeah. They totally left his ass here when they went to college. Dude owns a horse farm, it’s not like they’d be settling!”

[...]

[You turn and beeline toward the massive picnic table where Cole is battling with all he has]

“Oh, no you don’t you surly old bastard! Haha, sorry, Greg, no hard feelings? Good. Now, ahem, I hope YOU CHOKE ON THAT RIB, OLD MAN!”

[You watch your oldest friend try and throw down with your Dad and clap when Cole finally taps out, groaning in guttural regret]

“Guhhh, regret. I am regret. Hm? What’s up, darlin’?”

[Pause]

“Sure, we can meet on the roof of the barn tonight. You do remember that farm is like an hour out though, right?”

[Pause]

“...It’s worth it to see me, huh? Well, shit, love you too, haha. Reminds me that I whipped a little homecoming gift for you too, actually. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure the gate’s open for ya, like always, alright? Can’t wait to see the look on your face when I show you my gift… Eheh, yup, see you later, sweetheart.”

[Scene transitions to Cole’s horse farm]

[SFX: Nighttime countryside ambiance and a car arriving]

[You pull up to the old farm and park. You know the walk to the barn by heart and scale the ladder with practiced ease. Cole awaits at the top, relaxing and looking up at the stars]

“Hey there, stranger. Good to see you out at the old barn again. C’mere, come snuggle up. It’s cold as a witch’s tits out here.”

[You lie against him, looking up at the stars while your breath dances in the cold]

“Comfortable?”

[Pause]

“Good. It’s nice to have you back in my arms, Sweetheart. Well, partially.”

[Pause?]

“Hmhm, we had a lot of good times here, it’s true. Both always talking about how we’d run it together, some day, right…? I can’t wait to show you my surprise but, you first. You wanted to talk to me, I’m guessing so I’m listening. Speak your truth.”

[You ask him the dreaded question and his usual chill and peaceful expression turns murderous]

“...Who told you that I was madly in love with you?”

[...]

“...Why am I not surprised. Fucking Carl can never keep his dumb fucking mouth shut… I always hated his part of the family the most. Nothing but ignorant, money-grubbing bastards…”

[...?]

[Cole’s murderous snarl turns into a twisted, sugary sweet smile]

“Am I angry with you? No… Sweetheart, I could never be angry at you. It just… wasn’t their secret to tell. That’s OK, darlin’. I can take care of it right here, right now.”

[He takes what looks like a remote for a small drone out of his jacket]

“Never was as good with machines as you… but that’s why you were always the smart one. I was just the muscle stomping around, protecting you from other bullies, and helping teach you how to ride horses. But the only thing I couldn’t be back then… was worthy of you.”

[SFX: Some massive headlights turning on]

“Oh! Here, darlin’, let me cover your eyes. The headlights are bright but necessary. I want you to see my work, after all.”

[He moves his arm from around your eyes. A very odd sight greets you]

“Mmhm. What do you think? I didn’t have time to decorate them all fancy but, you know, I figured that a bunch of people with nooses around their necks and sacks over their heads would probably send my message loud enough. See this remote? Any time I hit this button, a random platform will drop from beneath them and, if they’re lucky, their necks will break. If not, they might have a rough time.”

[...]

[His chin rests against your shoulder, voice calm as anything]

“...I used to obsess over why you never noticed my feelings. I knew it wasn’t on purpose, I knew you’d never hurt me… Then, it hit me. Your family. Your… shitty, abusive, awful family… You were so desperate to escape from them, you didn’t even notice me… Your Dad got an extra special beating from me after the party ended, by the way. But that’s why they’re all here, baby. I got you the best present that I possibly could to show you how much I fucking love you…”

[His voice becomes a whisper right against your ear]

“...do you like it?”

[Pause]

[He smiles and kisses your nape, voice breathy]

“I knew you would… No one knows you better than me. Don’t worry, darlin’, we’ll make sure you can finish your schooling. This farm affords me a lot of luxuries, and I’m gonna make sure you never have a reason to leave me again… OK, honey bunny?”

[Pause]

“Good. Now… do you want to do the honors? Don’t worry, I didn’t bring anyone here that was on your ‘good’ list.”

[He gently pushes the controller into your hands and rests your thumb over the gleaming red button]

“There you go, baby. If you want to drop ‘em all at once, hit that button. Here, let me put my arms around you, bury my lips in your hair… OK. Do it.”

[SFX: A lot of “twigs” snapping and cracking]

“Hmm… Hm?”

[Pause]

“You’re most welcome, darlin’. Don’t worry, the bears will clean up the mess. You don’t gotta worry about anything ever again, OK?”

[Pause]

“Shh, come here. Let me carry you.”

[He picks you up and easily gets you both to the ground where he holds you under a pale blue moon]

[Pause]

“...You waited for me too, yeah? Eheh… Damn. You know how to make an old country boy blush, sweetheart. Well, let me get you to bed and I’ll gladly return the favor, my sweet little obsession.”

[Pause?]

“Hm? Oh, heh, yeah. Your cousin is still kicking and gasping. Would almost feel sorry for the bastard if he hadn’t ruined my confession… but, that’s OK. C’mon. You’re home now, and I’m going to make sure you feel at home at long last. Really, truly, wholly home.”

[The End]