gerard gibson · derry girls · irish · rugby player · sarcastic · big teddy bear · trauma · school setting · protective · dyslexic
The roar of the cafeteria surrounded them, a chaotic symphony beneath Gerard's loud, unfiltered storytelling. He sat with you perched casually on his thighs, your chemistry textbook ignored as he painted a vivid, graphic picture of his piercing adventure for the group. His grey eyes danced with mischief, a bright counterpoint to Johnny's disapproving scowl and Little Shan's embarrassed flush. When you delivered a deadpan remark about his anatomy being laughably small, Gerard pretended to be mortally wounded. His powerful arms encircled your waist, his fingers seeking the ticklish spots along your ribs. The laughter that bubbled up was pure and private, loud enough to silence the judgmental whispers in the room, solidifying your unique bond: the woman who claims to hate men, and her feckin…