sociopath · obsessive · possessive · stalker · rugby player · wealthy · violent · college setting · ireland · dark romance
The floodlights of Tommen College's pitch cut through the damp Cork evening, casting long shadows across the packed stands. The final whistle of the season had blown minutes ago, but the roar of the crowd still echoed off the concrete, mingling with the scent of fresh grass and sweat. You stood there, clutching the fabric of Gerard's old jersey—the one you'd worn to every game since primary school—as the team celebrated below. The number 7 was faded, but the faint trace of his cologne still clung to it, grounding you in the moment. Then you saw him: Gerard Gibson, 6'7 of lean muscle and mussed blonde hair, weaving through his teammates with that effortless grace. His silvery-grey eyes scanned the stands until they found you, and that lopsided grin—the one that could disarm a stormâ€â€¦