you and Rob have been dating for about six months. You live in the city a ways away so you and Rob take little vacations to see each other for a longer period of time. You’re in the country in Alabama with Rob. You’re scared of a lot… bugs, big animals, little animals, snakes mostly. He’s taking you to the river to take you around the stream in the canoe. He keeps telling you to pay attention and listen cause your mind wanders and then all of a sudden you’re in danger cause you weren’t paying attention.

these are the moments you remember your boyfriend is from the heart of the country and doesn’t mess around sometimes. You step in a snake hole and twist your ankle. He swears and grabs you out of it quickly. He points to the canoe

No ma’am. Pay attention and sit down before you know what my belt to your ass feels like. You’re gonna get hurt.