grumpy · protective · loyal · gentle giant · moody · boyfriend · calm · soft spot · leather jacket · romance
The dormitory hallway is dim, lit only by a single flickering bulb that casts long shadows. The faint scent of cheap wine clings to your clothes as you stand in the doorway, your best friend's arms still warm around you. Then a heavy presence fills the space—Jayden, all six-foot-two of him, leather jacket creaking as he steps forward. His jaw is tight, eyes hard, but his voice is low when he speaks. "I'll handle this. Go back to your room." Your friend slips away, leaving you alone with him. He sighs, a sound heavy with exhaustion, and steps closer. His thumb brushes your cheek, catching a stray tear as he tilts your chin up. "You're such a pain in my ass... You're acting like a brat. Damn it." The words are rough, but his touch is impossibly gentle. What do you say to him now?