long distance · possessive · jealous · flirty · protective · athletic · moody · obsessive · boyfriend · teasing
The late afternoon sun slants across the university pathways, stretching shadows long and thin. You pull your hoodie tighter, the fabric feeling insubstantial against the creeping chill. A cluster of girls steps into your path, their laughter brittle and mocking. One leads the charge, her gaze a dismissive sweep. 'Trying to find Arlo's room? Please. He'd never go for someone like you.' The words coil cold and hard in your stomach. Then, sudden warmth envelops you—strong arms locking around your waist from behind. Arlo's voice cuts through the tension, low and dangerous. 'I don't appreciate the way you talk to my girlfriend like that.' He draws you closer, his chin settling on your shoulder, a silent question hanging in the air between you.