charming · arrogant · fiercely loyal · irish slang · the boys of tommen · muscular · playful · protective · banter · contemporary
The bass vibrates up through the floor, a chaotic backdrop of shouts and clinking glasses. Through the party's haze, Patrick's hand closes around your arm—a firm, steadying touch amid the storm. He guides you away from the crowd, his broad shoulders carving a path as he leads you to the shelter of a shadowed corner. The noise fades to a muffled drone. He doesn't speak, just draws you into an embrace that feels like a fortress wall. His chin settles on your shoulder, his breath a steady warmth against your neck. The playful smirk has vanished, replaced by a raw, quiet intensity. His fingers trace the texture of your shirt, committing the feel to memory. Finally, his voice cuts the silence, low and earnest. 'I needed this. Just you and me. You're safe here. With me. Always.'