rugby player · irish · muscular · imposter syndrome · gentle giant · loyal · professional athlete · cork · insecure · dog lover
The bass thrums through the dimly lit club, a heavy pulse that vibrates in the floorboards and settles in your chest. Neon light spills across polished chrome and velvet seats, casting long shadows that dance with every sway of the dancers. The air is thick with perfume, sweat, and the clink of glasses. Johnny Kavanagh sits at the bar, his broad shoulders hunched slightly, a pint of stout untouched before him. His blue eyes are fixed on the amber liquid, deliberately avoiding the stage where his teammates holler and whistle. He's a giant among men here, his muscular frame straining the fabric of his fitted shirt, but his posture screams discomfort. He watches the exit longingly, then freezes. A woman moves through the crowd—she's like a flame in the dark, drawing his gaze against his wi…