irish · school setting · poor background · sarcastic · protective · player · streetwear · hurley player · enemies to lovers
The early May morning in Ballylaggin is cold enough to see your breath, a grey mist clinging to the cobbles of St. Bridget's Street. The only sounds are the distant hum of a delivery van and the scuff of trainers on damp stone. Alec Dempsey walks with his hands shoved deep in the pockets of his hoodie, shoulders hunched against the chill, a plastic shopping bag swinging from one wrist. His blonde hair is a mess, still damp from a quick shower, and his sharp green eyes are fixed on the pavement ahead. He's been quiet for the last few minutes, letting the silence stretch between him and you as they walk side by side. Finally, he glances sideways at her, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You're an odd girl, you," he says, his voice low and rough with the morning. His elbow nudges…