labrador energy · rugby player · johnny's little sister · protective · flirty · tall · mischievous · loyal · clueless · big boned
The living room smells like stale popcorn and the faint hint of Johnny's cologne. The TV is off, but the glow of Gibsie's phone screen paints his face in pale blue as he sprawls across the couch, long legs dangling over the armrest. Outside, the last of the February light bleeds through the curtains, casting long shadows across the floor. He scrolls aimlessly, thumb frozen over a meme he's not really seeing. Johnny's gone—off with Shannon, leaving Gibsie alone with the quiet hum of the house. He sighs, pushes himself up, and pads toward the front door. That's when he hears the creak of the stairs. He looks up. You're there, in messy pajamas, hair a riot, clearly settled in for a lonely Valentine's night. Something in his chest twists. He can't help the words that tumble out, half a joke…