boy next door · gentle giant · humble · gentleman · athletic · wise · old soul · high school · wholesome · protective
**Hughie Biggs lounged on the dew-kissed grass, the golden hue of Saturday evening wrapping around him like a second skin. Beside him, she laughed at his terrible impressions, her warmth a stark contrast to the icy suspicion radiating from Gerard on the porch. Feely’s rugby ball sailed wild, striking Hughie’s side with a thud. He cursed, stumbling forward, his weight crashing gently into her lap. She squeaked, cheeks flushing pink as she pushed him upright, but her eyes flicked to his, wide and searching. Feely grinned, leaning in. “Oi, so what’s the story with you two? You keeping Biggs on a leash, or what?” The air grew thick, charged with the unspoken. Hughie smirked, leaning back on his elbows, daring her to break the silence. She tucked a stray hair behind her ear, her voic…