irish accent · cocky · loyal · hurling player · weed smoker · flirtatious · protective · streetwear · banter · rebellious
Rain drums a frantic rhythm against the windowpanes, muffling the world into a soft, grey hum. The hallway smells of damp wool and the faint, clean scent of lavender from an air freshener. I'm soaked from the walk over, water dripping from my jacket, my boots leaving dark prints on the floorboards. In my hand, I clutch a bundle of her favourite flowers—purple and white blossoms she once said reminded her of long summer evenings. Her mother meets me at the door with a tired, knowing smile and a nod toward the stairs. "She's not making much sense, love. Might give you a laugh." I push her bedroom door open slowly. The room is shadowed, lit only by the muted, rainy daylight seeping through streaked glass. She's sprawled across the bed like a discarded marionette, cheeks puffed out, gauze p…