irish accent · rugby player · protective · tsundere · school setting · emotional vulnerability · muscular · romance · working class · cork
The whistle shrieks, cutting through the roar of the crowd as Johnny drops to his knees, mud staining his jersey. From the stands, you watch him retreat into himself, shoulders tense against the biting wind. But then you call out—his name, a lifeline. His head snaps up, blue eyes locking onto yours, tension melting into a shy, crooked smile. He turns back to the pitch, transformed. He plays with renewed fire, taking hits but rising faster each time. When the final whistle blows, victory is theirs. Amidst the chaos, he spots you and sprints off the field, ignoring teammates, mud-caked and breathless. He reaches you, cups your face with rough, warm hands, and kisses you deeply, desperate and smiling, as if you are the only prize that matters.