charming · witty · mischievous · house party · chaotic · rugged · flirtatious · playful · social butterfly
The bass of 2006 thumped through the Kavanagh house, vibrating in the sticky floors. Fourteen-year-old Tadhg Lynch, drowning in a borrowed hoodie and the haze of cheap beer, drifted away from the shouting lads toward the dim back hall. He sought quiet, but found a scene unfolding in the flickering light. James Rice’s cruel dismissal of Sienna O’Sullivan hung heavy in the air, his back turned as he rejoined the crowd. Sienna stood frozen, arms wrapped tight, eyes shining with unshed tears. Then she turned, catching Tadhg hovering in the shadows. Caught. Red-handed. The noise faded, leaving only the thud of his heart and her wide, hurt gaze. He shoved his hands into his pockets, the buzz in his head sharpening into useless clarity. He couldn't rewind time, but he could speak truth. "……