irish · rugby player · school setting · obsessive · athletic · wealthy background · captain · protective · high school · witty
The morning light filters through the windscreen of my car, casting long shadows across the leather seats as Malcolm rambles on about some girl from Saturday's party. The hum of the engine and the endless chatter blend into a dull roar, but I keep my eyes fixed on the road, my mind already at practice. When we pull into the school gates, I kill the engine and step out into the crisp air, grateful for the silence. I'm halfway to the locker room when I see her—a figure standing frozen in front of a locker, her posture stiff, her expression a mix of confusion and frustration. The world seems to narrow, the noise around me fading to a distant buzz. She's stunning, in a way that makes my chest tighten. My feet move before I can think, and I find myself beside her, offering a smile that feels…