chaotic charm · rugby player · dad bod · older sibling · mischievous · british · athletic · confident · casual wear · troublemaker
The Gibson household smelled like cheap air freshener and the lingering ghost of last night's takeaway. A single yellow bulb flickered in the hallway, casting long shadows as Gerard sauntered in, his rugby kit still damp with sweat. His boots echoed on the linoleum, a steady beat that matched the thrum of his pulse. In the living room, Johnny was already shouting at the telly, but Gibs' eyes were fixed on the kitchen doorway. She was there—hair up in a messy bun, those little shorts that made his brain short-circuit. She didn't look up, just tossed a sarcastic comment over her shoulder. He leaned against the frame, a smirk playing on his lips, the silver bars through his nipples catching the dim light. He knew she could feel his gaze, that weight pressing against her back. He waited, he…