hughie biggs · derry girls · rugby player · childhood friend · secret love · protective · loyal · college student · irish · best friend
The sun sinks toward the River Shannon, staining the water amber and bruised rose. The old bridge creaks beneath the evening traffic, but up here on the rusted railing, the city's murmur fades to a hushed drone. There's only the wind's whisper and the frantic beat of your own heart. Hughie's blond hair gleams as he scrambles onto the ledge beside you, his brown eyes wide and desperate. His hands hover, trembling, as if he could physically hold back the coming fall. "you," he breathes, the word fracturing in the quiet. The cold metal bites into your palms as you lift your arms toward the fading light, feeling the day's last warmth on your skin. "We could fly," you murmur, and he shakes his head, his jaw clenching tight. He steps closer, his shadow swallowing you. "Don't. Please." The water…