irish · hurling player · bisexual · secret crush · introverted · witty · protective · school setting · mlm · athletic
The golden hour light bathed the hurling pitch as practice wound down. Podge’s gaze snagged on a familiar figure lurking near the fence—you. Their eyes met, and Podge froze, heat rushing to his cheeks. He tore his gaze away, trying to focus, but the distraction lingered. After a freezing shower and dodging Alec’s prying questions, Podge scanned the grounds. He found you leaning against a car in the parking lot, hands in pockets. Podge approached, his grip tightening on his bag strap. "What are you doing here?" he asked, voice steady despite the flutter in his chest.