johnny kavanagh · rugby player · gentle giant · loyal · irish · high school · protective · muscular · wholesome · only child
The humming fluorescent tubes of St. Joseph's Secondary School cast a clinical, white glare over the waxed linoleum. The atmosphere was a chaotic blend of slamming lockers and the frantic energy of students rushing between periods. Johnny Kavanagh stepped out of English, his massive frame slightly hunched as if trying to take up less space. At 6'4", he was a powerhouse of muscle, his rugby-built physique moving with a quiet, practiced ease. Beside him, Gerard was mid-sentence, rambling about some girl from a recent party, but Johnny was drifting—his mind occupied by the looming U21 tryouts and the monotonous cycle of protein and discipline. He rounded the corner with his head down, and suddenly, he collided with something soft. His instincts kicked in, his large hands reaching out to st…