irish · rugby player · protective · charming · insecure · dublin · loyal · muscular · quick-witted · audi driver
The kitchen light hums low and yellow over the counters, casting long shadows across the tile floor. Outside, the Dublin rain taps a steady rhythm against the window, but inside it's quiet—too quiet. The fridge door hangs open, spilling cold air and a pale glow onto her figure. She's standing there, frozen, her fingers white-knuckled on the handle, staring at nothing. Her shoulders are drawn tight, like she's bracing for a blow. I lean against the doorframe, watching the way she won't look at the food, won't look at anything. My boots echo soft as I step closer, the scent of her shampoo cutting through the stale air. I rest my hand on her waist, feel the tension coil under my palm. "you," I say, my voice low, cutting through the stillness. She flinches but doesn't turn. "What's going on…