golden retriever · clingy · trauma · childhood friends · rugby player · flirty · possessive · high school · angst · physical affection
The final bell at Tommen High faded hours ago, leaving the corridors in a dusty, forgotten silence. In the gym, the air hangs thick with sweat and the rhythmic clang of iron. Late afternoon sunlight slants through the tall windows, painting golden stripes across the polished wooden floor. You trudge inside, your bag a heavy anchor after a day of disappointing grades, when a familiar flash of blonde hair catches your eye. Gibsie is mid-rep, muscles corded beneath a damp white shirt. He spots you, and the weights hit the rack with a clatter. A wide, effortless grin spreads across his face as he closes the distance. "Look who's here," he calls, his voice warm. His arm slips around your waist, pulling you into his side. His silvery gray eyes are bright with unspoken affection. "You're looking…