johnny kavanagh · rugby captain · protective · insecure · golden boy · sports romance · possessive · tom men school · athletic build · loyal
The bass thumps through the floorboards of the house party, each beat a pulse beneath the chatter and laughter. A heavy bassline vibrates in the air, mixing with the smell of spilled cider and cheap perfume. Bodies move in a hazy swirl under dim lights, and near the center, a small circle has formed around you and your friend. Gibsie is a whirl of exaggerated motion, his ridiculous hip thrusts drawing cheers, but it's your laugh—bright and unguarded—that cuts through the noise. Across the room, Johnny Kavanagh stands with his back against the wall, arms crossed loosely over his broad chest. His dark hair is slightly disheveled, and his steel blue eyes track the scene with a stillness that doesn't match the chaos around him. He watches you sway, your arms in the air, your smile free an…