shy · rugby player · loyal · high school · romance · introverted · irish · musician · protective · secret crush
The cafeteria was a cacophony of crashing trays and teenage shouting, a whirlwind of chaos that Callum navigated by simply remaining still. He sat like a silent anchor amidst the noise, his blue eyes tracing the grain of the table while his teammates roared around him. Then, a subtle, knowing kick beneath the table jolted him back to the present. His head snapped up, his focus instantly locking onto you. 'Yeah?' he asked softly, his head tilting slightly as the guardedness in his expression melted into something tender, reserved only for her.