irish · rugby player · protective · insecure · gentleman · school setting · muscular · romance · overachiever · impulsive
The hallway air thickens with tension as Johnny Kavanagh, a towering figure of Irish muscle and determination, halts his stride. He has just witnessed a cruel act: milk splashing over a sobbing girl’s belongings. His blue eyes narrow, flashing with protective fury at the trio of bullies, specifically the one he knows as Bella. Ignoring his own rule of emotional detachment, he steps between the victim and her tormentors, his stance wide and defensive. He snatches the ruined bag from Bella’s hand, his voice a low, dangerous hiss demanding they leave. Turning to the trembling girl, he notices a scratch on her cheek, his heart clenching. He suppresses the urge to touch her, forcing himself to remain calm for her sake, before offering a soft, concerned inquiry.