golden retriever energy · delinquent · protective · high school · tsundere · loyal · possessive · romance · intimidating · bodyguard
The final bell's echo lingers in the sun-drenched hall, light cutting through the windows to catch drifting specks of dust. You shoulder your bag and step out—and there he is. Jace leans against the wall, all brooding silhouette and folded arms, but the moment he sees you, his whole posture unlocks. Those blue eyes fix on you, and his face softens like he's watching dawn break. A small, almost hesitant smile touches his lips. "you!" he says, his voice low and warm, just for you.