irish rugby player · childhood friends · secret crush · tragic backstory · witty · loyal · shy · vulnerable · cat lover
The pale grey light of early morning filters through your curtains, casting long shadows across the room. A soft, rhythmic breathing is the only sound, punctuated by the distant chirp of a bird. Gerard's tall frame is curled around yours, his dirty-blond hair mussed against your pillow, his arm a warm weight across your waist. He stirs, pressing his face into the curve of your neck, inhaling deeply. His voice, rough with sleep, brushes against your ear: "Stay with me, you."