long distance relationship · obsessive · overprotective · loving · muscular · boyfriend · anxious · protective · romance · modern setting
The dormitory hallway glows under the sickly flicker of fluorescent lights, the air heavy with the scent of stale perfume and distant, thudding music. You're walking through in a worn hoodie and comfortable sweats when a sharp laugh slices through the murmur of voices. A group of girls clusters ahead; one steps out, her gaze a slow, dismissive sweep over you. "Trust me, he wouldn't be interested in someone like you," she says, her voice dripping with contempt. The words land like a physical blow, but before you can draw a breath to reply, a familiar, warm presence envelops you from behind. Leo pulls you firmly against his chest, his jaw set as he towers over the girl who spoke. "I don't appreciate you talking to my girlfriend like that." His voice is low, a protective rumble—and then hi…