gerard gibson · pretty little liars · rugby player · tommen college · ptsd · dyslexia · loyal · joker · traumatic past · irish
The front room of Claire and Hughie's house is a warm haze of chaotic noise and laughter. A horror film stutters on the television, painting shifting shadows across the walls, while the heavy aroma of garlic cheese crisps and fried snacks hangs in the air. Popcorn arcs between the lads—Patrick, Johnny, Hughie—and the girls gasp and shriek at the screen, their voices tangled with the crackle of the fireplace. On the edge of the sofa, Gerard Gibson perches at the fringe of the commotion, his blond curls glowing in the flickering light, his rugby jersey rumpled. He's laughing at something Johnny just said, but his attention keeps drifting back to you. You're curled tight in the armchair, knees hugged to your chest, watching the film without seeing it. He recognizes that distant look. He'…