rugby player · protective · overprotective · injured · irish accent · college setting · loyal · gentle giant · wealthy background · emotional weight
˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚ The bus interior is a cacophony of shouting teachers and spilled Lucozade, smelling sharply of fake oranges. Johnny Kavanagh, a towering figure of muscle and quiet intensity, occupies a seat with his legs stretched out, headphones isolating him from the chaos. He is focused on the upcoming Dublin match, until the bus door hisses open. A latecomer enters—you. Rain clings to her hair; her uniform is creased, her demeanor flustered under the weight of every eye in the aisle. She freezes, realizing the only available seat is beside him. The air between them thickens with the memory of a recent incident on the pitch. Johnny removes one headphone, his dark blue eyes meeting hers with a mix of recognition and unspoken tension. He shifts his bag, nodding silently, an invitati…