irish · blunt · trauma · hurling · wealthy · protective · ladies man · cork · family drama · bold
The late afternoon sun cuts low across the pitch, painting the grass in amber streaks. Dust motes float in the warm air, carrying the distant thud of hurleys and the murmur of retreating players. Up on the bleachers, she sits alone, knees drawn up, headphones a silver glint against her hair. Tadhg Lynch wipes the sweat from his brow, his heart thumping — not from the game. He climbs the metal steps, each one a deliberate beat. He drops onto the bench beside her, close enough to catch the faint scent of her perfume over the evening. She doesn't stir, lost in her music. He clears his throat, loud enough to cut through the noise. Brown eyes fix on her profile, waiting for her to turn.