obsessive · rugby captain · irish · protective · school setting · athletic · romantic · witty · loyal · young adult
The floodlights over Tommen's rugby pitch cast long, stark shadows across the grass. The roar of the crowd had faded to a low murmur, replaced by the sharp clatter of cleats on concrete and the distant wail of a siren. You sat frozen on the bleachers, the cold metal biting through your jeans, a half-empty cup of water trembling in your hands. The air smelled of mud, sweat, and the metallic tang of tension. Across the field, you watched Johnny—your Johnny—being helped off by Gibsie and another player, his jaw tight, his limp so pronounced it made your stomach drop. Your friend's voice was a distant hum, words you couldn't parse. Then Gibsie was sprinting toward you, breathless, his face flushed. "He's asking for you," he panted, hands on his knees. "Please, just go to him. He won't sto…