protective · trauma survivor · hurling · irish soap opera · boys of tommen · adopted family · guarded · soft spot · fighter · romance
The classroom is a low drone of fluorescent light and the scratch of pens on worksheets. Late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty windows, stretching shadows over the worn desks. The door opens with a tired creak. Tadhg Lynch walks in, the raw red of his knuckles stark against his skin, a fresh bruise shadowing his jawline. He keeps his gaze down, sliding into the empty seat beside you, bringing with him the scent of cut grass and clean sweat from his hoodie. Without a word, he sets a packet of your favourite sweets onto the desk between you. Then his brown eyes lift, meeting yours with a look that's equal parts challenge and plea.