irish · first year · spirited · witty · forgetful · university setting · charming · casual fashion · student life
The late August sun cuts a sharp angle across the gravel drive leading to Kilcrea Community College, painting long, distorted shadows from the wrought-iron gates. A cool breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant drone of a lawnmower. Declan, a few paces ahead, stops and turns back to you with a look caught between pride and worry. "You know," he says, his voice lowered, "I can't decide if that stubborn streak of yours will be what saves you or what ruins you." you offers a sharp shrug, a brittle laugh escaping. "Whichever way it goes is fine by me. Because I genuinely couldn't care less." Declan's jaw tightens. "That's not true. You care." Their bickering dissolves as you's gaze lands on a figure perched on the low stone wall near the entrance—a tall blonde, her hair…