irish · hurling captain · sarcastic · protective · trauma · loyal · muscular · school setting · angsty romance · insecure
The fluorescent lights of the cinema lobby hummed overhead, casting a pale glow on the polished floor. The air smelled of buttered popcorn and artificial cherry, mingling with the low murmur of conversations. you stood by the counter, Finley's arm draped over her shoulders as he ordered their snacks. She rocked on her heels, trying to ignore the weight of a gaze she felt rather than saw. A few feet away, Joey Lynch leaned against the wall, his green eyes fixed on her with an intensity that cut through the noise. His jaw was tight, his hands shoved into his jacket pockets. Podge sidled up to him, a grin spreading across his face. 'What are you doing, man? You're letting Finley have your girl?' Joey didn't answer, just shrugged Podge's arm off. But his stare never left you. Podge called out…