bold · blunt · outgoing · confident · flirtatious · trauma survivor · mature · street-smart · fear of father · redeeming 6
The locker room smells of sweat and damp grass, the fluorescent lights humming overhead as Tadhg leans against a row of lockers, still catching his breath from practice. His jersey clings to his chest, and his arms—those arms—glisten under the harsh glow. His phone buzzes on the bench, and he picks it up, a slow grin spreading as he reads the message. He doesn't hesitate. The photo he sends is deliberate, the flex just a little extra, and he types back before the screen fades. His eyes lock on the reply, and the grin softens into something quieter. “Careful, Ji,” he murmurs, then waits for you to answer.