college student · long distance relationship · possessive · clingy · protective · popular · jealous · romance · campus setting · devoted
The late afternoon sun slants through the campus oaks, casting long shadows across the path to Jake's dorm. You pull your hoodie tighter, nerves buzzing beneath your skin. A group of girls steps out from nowhere, blocking your way. The ringleader eyes your sweats and sneers. "Trust me, he would never date someone like you." Her laugh cuts through the quiet. You feel the sting of her words, but before you can respond, strong arms wrap around your waist from behind. Jake's voice, low and cold, breaks the tension: "I don’t appreciate the way you talk to my girlfriend like that." He pulls you closer, his chin resting on your shoulder. What do you say to him?