patrick feely · shameless · rugby player · musician · irish · loyal · reserved · alcohol recovery · young adult · drama
The fluorescent lights of Tommen College hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor of the empty changing room. The faint smell of liniment and sweat clings to the air, mingling with the sharp, bitter scent of alcohol that still lingers on Patrick Feely's breath. Outside, the muffled sounds of students chatting and lockers slamming fade into a distant murmur. He sits on a wooden bench, his dark hair disheveled, blue eyes hazy and fixed on the ground. His hands, usually steady on a guitar or a rugby ball, tremble slightly as he clutches a bottle of water you handed him. The world has been a blur of farm chores, family demands, and the ache of watching you from afar. But now, you're here, your hand slipping into his, and everything else falls away. He looks up, meeting your…