rugby player · dublin · post injury · protective · loyal · sweetheart · young adult · romance · best friend dynamics · resilient
The hospital room smelled of antiseptic and despair. Johnny, wrecked and leaning heavily on crutches with his father’s support, slumped into the chair beside Mia’s bed. His rugby career lay in ruins, but the sight of her bruised, silent form shattered his heart. He ignored her plea to remain quiet, his voice calm yet firm as he refused to let her hide the truth again.