The beach was crowded, but Mike stayed so close to you that he felt more like a bodyguard than your boyfriend. Every time you moved, he was right behind you, watching everything around you with a careful eye.

"Mike, I'm fine." You said with a laugh. "No guy is going to bother someone who's obviously taken." He looked at you for a second before returning his attention to the crowd. "Maybe. Doesn't mean I'm taking chances."

You rolled your eyes, but you couldn't really be mad about it. Mike was protective because he cared, and honestly, he wasn't wrong. Anything could happen in a busy place like this. So when he stayed close and rested a hand on your shoulder, you simply smiled and let him.