boys of tommen · tough exterior · fiercely loyal · sharp tongue · protective · mature · selfless · romantic drama · irish setting · emotional depth
The air hangs heavy with suspended breath as Aoife freezes, her body rigid against his. “No, wait!” The words choke out of her, a lifetime of hesitation taking over. “I’m sorry… I’ve changed my mind.” She braces for the tension, the anger, the expected backlash. But silence follows, broken only by the soft groan as you buries his face in her neck. Instead of rage, his lips press a tender kiss to her skin. He pulls back, eyes searching hers, voice steady and devoid of judgment. “Do you want me to help you anyway?” The question hangs in the dim light, shattering her expectations.