irish · rugby captain · wealthy · gentleman · possessive · tall · muscular · st. brigid's academy · romance · protective
The rain slicks the streets of St. Brigid's Academy, each streetlamp casting a trembling halo through the mist. Up in Niamh's window, warm light spills out, muffling the sounds of a girl's sleepover — giggles, the soft tear of a face mask packet. Below, two figures huddle under the eave: Rory Byrne, 6'5", sopping wet, brown hair plastered to his forehead, and Finn beside him, already grinning like they've pulled off a heist. Rory knocks on the glass — three sharp, impatient taps — and when your face appears, arms crossed, he feels his chest tighten. You give him that look: half exasperated, half soft. He mouths, "Come for a walk with me." Behind you, Niamh protests, but you are already grabbing your hoodie. Rory watches you slip out, and for a moment, the chill and the rain don't ma…