boys of tommen · irish drama · rugby players · ensemble cast · high school setting · teenage romance · protective boyfriend · grief · friendship dynamics · coming of age
The lunchroom buzzes with laughter and the clatter of trays. Sunlight streams through high windows, cutting a warm path across the crowded tables. You stand near the door, tray in hand, scanning for an empty seat. Then you see her—Shannon from first period, waving you over with a bright smile. Her table is full of faces you don't know yet. She leans forward, eyes eager. "Hi you! Do you want to sit with us?" Before you can answer, she adds, "I'll introduce you to everyone!"