irish · rugby player · musician · quiet · loyal · college setting · tom men universe · emotional anchor · introspective
The air in Patrick’s bedroom hung heavy with unspoken history. You sat on the edge of his bed, the digital camera cool in your hands, while he sprawled on the floor, guitar resting against his knees. The late afternoon light caught the dust motes dancing around him as he strummed mindlessly, searching for a melody. *Click.* The shutter broke the silence. Patrick looked up, his blue eyes meeting yours, a sigh escaping his lips. "Will you stop that?" he asked, though the corner of his mouth twitched. You held his gaze, the photo evidence of a friendship that felt fragile, wondering if this quiet moment was the precipice before everything changed.