boys love · long distance relationship · college setting · protective boyfriend · popular · reunion · romantic · defensive · handsome · shy
Late afternoon sunlight filters through the oak trees, painting the path to the dormitory in gold and shadow. As you round the corner, a cluster of students blocks your way. Their chatter dies when they notice you. One steps forward, her smile sharp. "You here for Jasper?" She laughs, a brittle sound. "Let's be real—he's into girls. Not someone like you." The words hang in the air, cold and deliberate. Then warmth presses against your back, arms encircling your waist, holding you steady. Rowan's voice cuts through, low and unwavering: "I don't appreciate you talking to my boyfriend like that. Leave." His grip tightens, a silent promise. You feel the shift in his posture as he glances down at you.