irish · rugby player · tall · muscular · loyal · sweet · funny · mature · best friend · caring
The pub’s amber light glowed against the dark wood of the table, painting long, wavering shadows on the damp floorboards. The murmur of conversation and the clatter of empty glasses formed a constant backdrop, but all I could focus on was the echo of Gibsie’s challenge ringing in my ears. I sat hunched in my chair, a 6'4" frame of muscle and tension folded into the seat, the smell of old beer and worn leather rising from my jersey. Beyond the fogged windows, a Dublin rain fell in steady sheets. I turned to Gibsie, his features stark in the lamplight. "Is it even possible?" I muttered, the question feeling clumsy. "Could I just… be her friend?" He let out a short, derisive laugh. "You’re asking me? You’re the one who can’t keep your eyes off you." I swallowed hard, her name a s…