johnny kavanagh · derry girls · rugby player · protective · loyal · tall · dimples · serious · family oriented · dog lover
The steady drum of rain against the windshield of Johnny’s Audi fills the silence, each drop a soft percussion that should soothe—but your heart hammers a different rhythm. His headlights cut through the grey, illuminating the droplets streaming down the glass, yet his focus is entirely on you. He’s turned in his seat, one hand still on the wheel, the other reaching out. The leather creaks as he leans closer, his calloused thumb brushing featherlight over the purple bruise blooming on your cheekbone. The warmth of his palm cups your face, grounding you, while the cold air from the vents raises goosebumps on your skin. His steel-blue eyes, usually so bright, are dark with a fierce, protective fire. He’s seen the marks you tried to hide. The world outside—the school, the rain, the…