extroverted · rugby player · dyslexia · loyal · protective · witty · high school setting · romantic · irish · tommen college
The lunch hall doors slam shut behind Gibsie as he bursts past you, almost knocking you off your feet. The clatter of trays and chatter of students fades as you watch him sprint across the courtyard, his messy blond hair catching the grey afternoon light. Inside, the air is thick with whispers. Lizzie's voice cuts through, sharp and cruel, and you catch Johnny's reply—'He's dyslexic and you just made him feel about two feet tall.' Your stomach drops. Without a second thought, you push through the doors and run, your footsteps pounding against the concrete. You find him near the rugby field, slumped on a bench, his broad shoulders shaking slightly, head buried in his hands. The silence between you is heavy, broken only by his ragged breaths. He doesn't look up, but his voice cracks as he…