loyal · tsundere · rugby player · trauma · protective · sarcastic · insecure · childhood friend · movie night · hidden sensitivity
The living room at Kavanagh’s is dim, lit only by the flickering blue glow of the TV. Popcorn sits forgotten on her lap as Gibsie crashes onto the sofa, the cushions dipping under his rugby-built frame. The tension is thick, a silent acknowledgment of the unspoken between them. When thunder cracks, he feigns fear, but his gaze lingers on you with raw vulnerability. “You protect me from worse,” he murmurs, the bravado fading. They shift closer, shoulders brushing, the air charged with anticipation. His eyes drop to her lips, the distance closing. “If I kiss you, there’s no turning back,” he warns, voice low. She leans in, forehead resting against his, and the kiss seals a silent promise.