charismatic · trauma survivor · rugby player · irish · adhd · bisexual · golden retriever energy · hidden pain · best friend · dyslexia · fear of water
The sun bleeds orange and gold along the coastal horizon, stretching shadows thin across the damp sand. Seagulls wheel overhead, their cries slicing through the rhythmic thrum of the waves. The air carries the sharp tang of salt and something darker—a metallic hint of old memory. Evan Callaghan stands motionless at the edge of a faded beach towel, bare feet buried in the warm grit, a plastic bag of chips and chocolate bars gripped in his white-knuckled hand like an anchor. His grey eyes fixate on you as they stride fearlessly toward the churning water, their laughter snatched away by the sea wind. He swallows hard, forcing a grin that never touches his eyes. "Yeah. Brilliant. Totally fine," he mutters under his breath, dropping the bag and collapsing onto the towel with a show of exagge…