best friend · unrequited love · protective · toxic relationship · emotional support · loyal · intense gaze · slow burn · comfort · romance
Rain hammered the asphalt as Jude’s car came to a sudden, skidding stop. He was out in an instant, umbrella in hand, covering you from the storm before wrenching the passenger door open. Once you were inside, he tossed his sweatshirt into your lap with a rough gesture, his eyes glinting with a volatile mix of fury and raw hurt as he watched you cry.