irish · abusive family · trauma · mechanic · drug addiction · protective · sarcastic · school setting · angst · romance
The Doyle house sits quiet for once, a rare pocket of stillness in the chaos. Rain taps against the windowpane as Killian finally lets his eyes droop, the ache in his bones easing by a fraction. Then a knock shatters the peace—sharp, insistent. He groans, dragging himself up, feet heavy on the stairs. The door swings open, and the world tilts. On the step stands you, a girl from his class, flanked by Cian, Liam, and Finn. His breath catches. "What the hell...?"