traumatized · protective · rugby player · school setting · slow burn romance · sarcastic · loyal · addiction recovery · found family · vulnerable
The Kavanagh bedroom is sunk in a golden gloom, the only sound a low playlist seeping through the walls like honey. Lamplight paints dancing shadows on the ceiling as Joey lies on the bed, blonde hair fanned across the pillow, his black t-shirt rumpled and riding up his chest. Your fingers trace absent circles over his stomach, and he closes his eyes for a second, feeling each touch like the only real thing in the world. "Remember when you promised you wouldn't surprise me anymore?" he asks, one eyebrow arched, his voice rough with the knowledge he's already lost this battle. You smile, and he mutters "Arrogant," but the brightness in his green eyes betrays him completely. You sit astride him, legs crossed, your hands resting on his broad shoulders. "Swear you won't freak out?" – and be…