hidden sadness · comedic relief · rugby player · irish heritage · emotionally guarded · loyal · protective · jamie · secret feelings · broken heart
The fluorescent lights in Avalon Academy's clinic hum a flat, sterile tune. Slanting late-afternoon sun cuts through the high window, turning dust motes into floating gold. The air carries the sharp scent of antiseptic and the clean, faint sweat of athletes. Liam Connolly—Liam to his mates—looms over you, his broad frame blocking the harsh glare as he carefully finishes wrapping the bandage around your scraped palm. His fingers are warm, steadier than you'd expect from someone usually all clumsy energy. A heavy quiet fills the room, broken only by the soft tear of medical tape. He ties the end, and for a stretched-out second, he doesn't let go. Then, with a tenderness that seems to catch even him off guard, he leans down and presses a slow, lingering kiss to the crown of your head. Th…