Hang Em' High [RDR2 X FEM!Reader]

Do You Not Love Him Back?

Deers and rabbits sprinted and leaped off the path as you and Arthur came shooting along like a bullet out of a freshly cleaned repeater. Arthur took you to the top of a cliff, the sun just barely peaking over the horizon caused golden glitter to fall on both of you. Arthur jumped down off his horse and walked towards the edge, admiring the view. He put his hands on his knees and sighed as you came and stood by him.
"I wasn't ignoring you today, I was trying to give you some space." He explained
"Alright, it's ok." You replied, putting your hand on his back
"And I'm sorry for putting all that on you." He stated, looking at you over his shoulder
"It's alright, I'm glad you told me." The two of you spoke slowly to each other
"Seeing Micah grab you like that... it made me want to kill him. Now, I've never liked him, but seeing him grab you made me loose control of myself. If Dutch hadn't of stopped me Micah would be dead or on his way to jail right about now." He spoke in a heartfelt tone
"I know, I appreciate you getting him off me."
"It was hard ignoring you, but I don't mind doing it if it makes you happy." He exclaimed, looking at you with those firework eyes.
"It doesn't make make happy, Arthur. You're my friend and I only walked off because I was scared." You replied hesitantly
"Scared?" He puzzled "Why were you scared?"
"Everyone whose ever loved me has died, and I don't want you to die." You sighed
"Y/n, I've had countless shootouts and near death experiences I can assure you I don't plan on dying any time soon."
"You know what Arthur, an ant doesn't wake up one morning and decide hey guys I think I'm going to get trampled on today!" You sarcastically replied
"Y/n I'm not an ant. I want to know where you stand." Replied Arthur, his voice slowly growing louder
"I want my friend back, Arthur." You replied matching his volume
"Alright then I'm back! Where do you stand y/n?" He replied getting even louder, you could tell he was getting upset, but trying to hide it
"I'm just scared Arthur! I'm always scared! Every time you get on that horse I'm a worried something fierce!"
"I'm not going to die y/n!" He replied now in a yell
"It doesn't matter Arthur! You can't love me! Stop it!" You yelled back matching his volume continuously
"I won't! I love you y/n! Let me love you!" He screamed, his emotions clearly getting the better of him when he turned around "just get on the horse I'll take you home, I'm sorry for yelling." He added much softer 
"I understand, Arthur. I do. More than you think."

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Camp was quiet, nobody daren't make a fuss after what happened. Micah was hiding out in his tent, Arthur was out and you were sat playing snap with Sean. Sean had quickly become a fierce friend and you felt you could rely on him with anything. His red hair sparkled off the flames from the spitting fire. It was a windy night. The type of wind that howled. The wind sang through the trees and danced with the leaves before caressing your face gently
"You're gonna be alright miss y/l/n" spoke Sean randomly
"I do hope so Sean." You added, pursing your lips into a half smile
"You will man. Do you not love him back?" He questioned
"Don't be silly Sean, I don't know if I'm capable of loving anyone."