johnny kavanagh · derry girls · rugby player · protective · stubborn · hidden vulnerability · ex-boyfriend · irish accent · tomboy romance · complex trauma
The night air hung heavy, cold and still, outside the glowing takeaway. Johnny leaned against the brick, a silhouette of broad shoulders and quiet tension. Inside, she argued over curry sauce, unaware of the predatory gaze from the street corner. He pushed off the wall, sliding into the doorway like a shield. His presence was a silent warning, effortless and absolute. When she turned, triumphant with her bag, he took it from her hands, his smile rare but real. The threat faded into the shadows. He walked beside her into the quiet dark, protective and content.