Cara Lynch, the third-born child in a large and turbulent family, has long been the unofficial mother to her five siblings. At just 16, she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, forced to protect her younger siblings from their abusive father while her disengaged mother offers no help. Despite the chaos at home, Cara finds comfort in her tight-knit group of childhood friends-Hughie Biggs, Gerard Gibson, Patrick Feely, and later, Johnny Kavanagh. But it's Hughie, now 17, who has always been her rock, quietly watching over her and carrying a deep, unspoken affection for her. For years, Hughie has harbored a secret crush on Cara, admiring her strength, resilience, and selflessness from a distance. When Cara is barely 16, their friendship deepens into something more, and their connection blossoms into a tender and fierce love. It's a slow burn, but one that feels inevitable-Hughie has always been there for her, and now, he becomes the one person who shows Cara what it means to be cared for in return. Though Cara is used to protecting others, she's never had anyone to protect her, just her older brother Joey, as Darren left them when he was 18. But Hughie is different. He steps up in ways she never imagined, keeping her secrets, standing by her side, and offering her the kind of unwavering support she's never known. He becomes her safe place, the one constant in her stormy life. As their love grows, Cara begins to feel a sense of security she's never experienced, even as she remains trapped in her toxic home environment.

Niamh Lynch was 14 when her life took an unexpected turn. Sent to work on Patrick Feely's family farm, she saw it as a way to escape the chaos at home-a household overshadowed by her father's temper and her mother's silence. Patrick, then 16, was a quiet, reserved boy who barely acknowledged her at first. She didn't mind. Silence, she thought, was better than shouting. As time passed, the farm became her refuge. Patrick, though distant, began to show subtle kindness-fixing her tools without a word, waiting to walk her home after long days. She felt safe for the first time in years. By the time she turned 16 and he 18, their bond had deepened. Niamh fell first, captivated by his quiet strength and the way he saw her-not as the broken girl she tried to hide but as someone worth knowing. Patrick, who'd always kept his walls high, eventually fell harder. He admired her resilience, her ability to laugh despite the weight she carried. Together, they found solace in each other-a love that gave them both the strength to heal and hope for something better.

AJ Lynch is the bane of my existence. He's like a rock in my shoe-small enough to ignore for a little while, but always there, annoying me until I lose my mind. He's the golden boy, the one who gets perfect grades, charms every teacher, and never steps a toe out of line-or so his parents think. Joey and Aoife Lynch's pride and joy, right? Wrong. Because here's the thing: AJ isn't as perfect as everyone thinks he is. He has a secret. A big one. And I, Catherine Biggs, the girl he loves to torment, am the only one who knows it. AJ Lynch is a racer. Yep, that kind of racer-the illegal kind. The kind that sneaks out at night to tear up the streets and put that shiny car of his to work. The golden boy isn't so golden after all, and trust me, I'd love nothing more than to use it against him. Too bad he's too clever for his own good. *** Catherine Biggs. The mean girl of Tommen School. The girl every guy pretends to hate but can't stop looking at. She's the one who gets a kick out of tormenting people, though her favorite targets seem to be boys. Lucky us. If you say anything remotely out of line about her or her little circle of friends, she's on you faster than you can blink. And honestly? She scares most of the lads here. Me? I'm counting down the days until she's out of my life for good. This is our last year, and soon I won't have to see her stupid curly blonde hair, or those blue eyes that are just... too much. I swear, her beauty is all she has going for her. Inside? She's rotten, blacker than black. The kind of girl who smiles while cutting you down. And yet... somehow, she's still in my head. And then there's her boyfriend. Cillian Wilkinson. All charm and dimples, like a walking ad for "Ireland's Most Eligible Teen." Everyone loves him-teachers, parents, even the lads. Except me. I hate the way he puts his arm around her, like she's his and no one else's. Because that's the problem with Catherine Biggs-she's not just in my head. She's under my skin.

Mike Biggs-the most handsome boy in Tommen. Bit of a gentleman, but he knows how to shut people up when needed. Never thought we'd be close, but after what happened with Sinead-his little sister and my best friend-things shifted. Do I like it? Can't say for sure. He's different when it's just the two of us. Softer. Kinder. But right now, I don't have time for love. I need to focus on becoming like my ma, playing in the orchestra. That's what matters. Not Mike Biggs and whatever this is between us... right? Bridget Feely-shy, sweet, and has this quiet kind of beauty that sneaks up on you. We've been friends for a while, and maybe-just maybe-I've thought about her as more than that. But I never let myself dwell on it. Until I heard her play the violin. Christ, I had no idea she could play like that. Now? Now I can't stop thinking about her. The way she looks when she plays, the way the music seems to carry her somewhere else. And just like that, I'm completely gone for the girl.

Twenty years after the events of The Boys of Tommen, Aria Wilkinson stumbles upon Shannon Lynch's diary after a collision-quite literally-with Connor Kavanagh. Aria has never had it easy. Raised in the shadow of her absent mother who she had sworn never to become, she's spent her life building walls, attempting to keep people at a distance and Connor Kavanagh is no exception. Forced into rugby at a young age, she's learned to play the part-strong, unshaken, untouchable. But the cracks beneath the surface are getting harder to hide, and no matter how much she tries to hold her world together, the walls she built are beginning to crumble. And of all people, it's Connor Kavanagh standing there, watching the shitstorm unfold. The son of legendary rugby player Johnny Kavanagh, Connor has always kept his circle tight. He's never been one for unnecessary drama or distractions, keeping his head down and his focus locked on his future. But from the moment Aria crashes-literally-into his life, everything shifts. Stubborn, sharp-tongued, and impossible to ignore, she's the one person who refuses to be just another face in the crowd. And no matter how hard he tries, she lingers in his thoughts like an unsolved equation, a challenge he never meant to take on but can't seem to walk away

In 2025, twenty years after the events that shaped her father's past, Fiadh Lynch is fighting battles no one can see. Once the bright, fearless twin who could take on the world, Fiadh has spent the last three years unraveling in the shadow of a devastating tragedy-the death of her twin sister, Trish. On the outside, she's holding it together. On the inside, she's drowning. And she's hiding not one, but two devastating secrets. The first? She's caught in the relentless grip of an addiction she's too ashamed to admit. Not to her family. Not to her friends. Not even to herself. The second? She's falling for James Holland-the last boy on earth she's supposed to want. Seventeen-year-old James Holland is everything Fiadh should avoid. Trouble. Reckless. Complicated. He's the son of Shane Holland, her father Joey's oldest enemy-a man Fiadh grew up knowing as nothing but dangerous. But James isn't his father. Beneath the sharp edges, the smart mouth, and the bad reputation, he's the only person who's ever really seen her. For years, they've been secret friends. Stealing moments in quiet places, keeping their connection hidden from a world that would tear them apart if it knew. But as their friendship deepens into something more, Fiadh finds herself walking a knife's edge-between loyalty and betrayal, love and destruction, past and future. Both of them are haunted. Both are fighting demons they don't talk about. But maybe... maybe they can save each other. Or maybe they'll drag each other under.

I'm watching my own heart break right now, because that's what she is. She is my heart. And she's broken. This is a Boys of Tommen Fan Fiction! That follows the untold love story of Lizzie Young and Katie Wilmot. All of these characters belong to Chloe Walsh, I do not claim any of them as my own, this is purely for fun. Also this story is not related to my other works: 'Seeing You' and 'Haunting You' TW: This story will include self harm, character death(flashbacks), eating disorders, cheating, depression, suicide ideation, bullying, homophobia, anxiety, and overall a lot of trauma. There will also be some explicit scenes that are 16+. I will however be putting specific warnings for different chapters, so you can avoid triggers. Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoy! (Comment any questions or suggestions that you have for me)

He's always lived for the comfort of familiarity. She's always thrived in the safety of distance. She wants to stay invisible. He's never been able to look away. She's guarded. He's relentless. She could ruin him. He might let her.