Chasing 13

Rory Kavanagh has lived in his father's shadow for as long as he can remember. A rugby legend, his father's name is known in every corner of the sport, and the weight of those expectations has always been suffocating for Rory. The pressure to be as great, if not greater, is relentless. But deep down, Rory doesn't want to be defined by his father's legacy. He just wants to play the game for himself, to be free of comparisons.

Bethany Gibson, his childhood friend, has always been there by his side. Growing up together, their parents best friends, they've known each other forever. While Rory's world is filled with pressure and expectations, Bethany's is hidden behind a perfect smile and a bubbly personality. Outwardly, she's confident and the life of the party. But underneath it all, she's struggling with a past she can't seem to escape. A secret she's kept buried from everyone, even Rory.

Their long-standing friendship has always been easy, but lately, something has changed. Spending more time together, Rory begins to realize that Bethany is the only person who truly makes him feel free. With her, he's not the son of a rugby icon. He's just Rory-the boy she's known since childhood. But as their connection deepens, Rory has to face the reality that he's been running from his own fears of living up to his father's legacy. Bethany, too, starts seeing Rory in a new light. Their friendship, born out of years of shared history, slowly transforms into something more. But the closer they get, the more Bethany feels the weight of her own struggles. She's terrified of letting Rory in too far, afraid that once he sees the truth about her, he won't be able to handle it. The last thing she wants is to lose the one person who's always been there for her.