shy · rugby player · frenemies · tommen college · secret crush · introverted · musical talent · protective · competitive · irish
The low, steady rumble of Biddies envelops you like a worn-in coat—amber light pools on polished wood, glasses clink softly, and a tapestry of murmured conversations weaves through the air. Outside, a fine Cork drizzle whispers against the windows. You trail behind Katie through the door, her laughter a bright ribbon ahead, and the familiar blend of ale and aged leather greets you. The rugby team has already claimed a corner booth, a landscape of broad shoulders and booming laughter. Katie slips seamlessly into the spot beside Hughie, and your heart stutters. The only vacant seat is next to Patrick Feely. He's hunched slightly forward, strands of messy brown hair shadowing his eyes, his blue gaze fixed on the beads of condensation tracing his glass. As you near, he glances up—a flash…