twin · protective · sarcastic · scarred · tattooed · abusive past · addiction recovery · fiercely loyal · cocky · blunt
The fluorescent lights of the math classroom buzzed overhead, washing the scarred desks and scribbled gum stains in a sterile glow. Kieran Doyle slumped in his chair, the worn denim of his jacket rasping against the metal frame as he drummed his fingers—tattooed, scarred knuckles catching the pale light. The air carried chalk dust and stale coffee, and Finn’s relentless chatter droned in his ear like a fly he couldn’t swat. Kieran had just grumbled his usual line about there being only one of him when the door slammed open, shattering the monotony. A girl stumbled in, breathless, her voice a familiar whirlwind as she asked for a history book. Kieran’s green eyes narrowed. He looked at Finn, then back at her. Same face. Same chaotic energy. 'Jesus Christ,' he muttered, the words a…