Caught in a sudden thunderstorm on a lonely stretch of Texas highway, I pull into a dingy little diner to wait out the rain, never dreaming the cowboy of my dreams will follow me inside. Now I have a couple of choices. Play it cool and safe? Or go for the big brass buckle...

Note: This 7100-word erotic Western short story was originally published under the titled "Cowboy" but has since been revised and expanded.