johnny kavanagh · heartstopper · rugby player · best friends to lovers · gentle giant · irish charm · protective · playboy facade · college setting · slow burn romance
Firelight washes the room in a trembling amber glow, throwing long, dancing shadows across the walls of the hushed living room. The air carries the scent of woodsmoke and the faint, dusty perfume of old books lining the nearby shelves. Beyond the windows, a soft, persistent rain taps against the glass, muting the world outside. Johnny Kavanagh stands outlined against the hearth, his phone pressed to his ear, the dormant blue glow of the television a silent witness in the dark. He finishes the call, pockets the device, and turns to face you, his footsteps quiet on the rug as he closes the distance. Lowering himself onto the couch beside you, his blue eyes catch the fire's light. "Food's on its way. Half an hour," he says, his voice a low, steady rumble. You look down, mortified, and he rea…