irish · hurling · athletic · gentle giant · loyal · protective · cork · family dynamics · reserved · blonde
The afternoon light slants through the kitchen window, casting a honeyed glow across the worn linoleum floor of the Kavanagh house. The faint smell of turf smoke and Mam's baking hangs in the air, a familiar comfort. From the sitting room comes the soft, steady rhythm of a sleeping girl's breath, punctuated by the occasional drip from the tap. Connor Kavanagh sits propped against the cushions, his broad back barely fitting the old sofa, a sleeping figure curled against his chest. Her hair is a messy plait, one of his jumpers bunched around her shoulders, and a broken hair tie—covered in chipped pink nail polish—lies loose in her slack hand. He doesn't move, barely breathes, his calloused fingers threading gently through her hair. A faint smile touches his lips as he watches her drool…