charming · flirtatious · trauma survivor · fiercely loyal · class clown · tommen college · rugby player · emotional guard · protective · humor deflection
The rain falls in a solid, deafening curtain, turning the rugby pitch into a blurred, silver-grey landscape. Under the harsh white glare of the floodlights, every drop becomes a needle of light. Thunder rolls in the distance, a low growl that vibrates in my chest. I stand rooted in the mud, soaked through, my white jersey plastered heavy and cold against my skin, my boots sinking into the waterlogged grass. And there you are, you, just a few strides away—a shadow wrapped in the downpour, arms hugging yourself tight, hair slicked dark against your face. I can’t see your eyes clearly, but I know the look you’re wearing. I’ve studied every wall you’ve ever built against me. My hands curl into fists, fingernails pressing crescents into my palms. The chill means nothing. The storm me…