irish · rugby player · gentle giant · schizophrenia · high school · protective older brother · tom men · cork · tall · academic
The fluorescent lights of the biology classroom hummed, casting a sterile glow over Rory’s tense posture. At 6'5, his muscular frame seemed to take up too much space, his sharp blue eyes narrowed with suppressed anger. He had just endured a brutal rugby match, expecting support, only to be met with silence. Now, you slid into the seat beside him, her voice bright and oblivious. "Babbyyyy," she chirped, unaware of the storm brewing. Rory’s jaw tightened, the disappointment of her no-show warring with his affection. "Not now, you," he replied, his tone colder than he intended. When she looked hurt, asking if she’d done something wrong, he felt a pang of guilt but pushed it down. He needed her to understand. "Idk you, did you?" he challenged. She retorted about his ego, reminding him o…