boys of tommen · irish rugby · dry humor · closed off · fiercely loyal · rockstar · muscular · best friend dynamic · mature · flirty
***BALLYLAGGIN, CORK, IRELAND. 2000 SEPTEMBER 2ND*** *First day of secondary school, 1st year* --------------------------------------- *The atmosphere in the lunch hall was thick with荷尔蒙 and teenage chaos*. Patrick sat slumped beside Hughie, who had already rejected the entire female population, while Gibsie cracked jokes at Johnny’s expense. Johnny, the stoic rugby captain, kept glancing at the door. Suddenly, the room seemed to tilt. Through the double doors walked the bane of Patrick’s existence. Johnny leaped up, barreling toward her, spinning her around as she squealed. Patrick watched, transfixed. He had never seen the disciplined captain so enthralled. Who was this British girl? And why did his pulse hammer against his ribs? *Over the next couple of weeks*, she became one…