The university campus was always loud, students rushing between classes, friends gossiping under trees, clubs shouting for new members, but whenever you walked through the courtyard, the atmosphere changed, conversations paused, heads turned, smiles appeared out of nowhere.

You were the campus sweetheart, beautiful, kind, soft spoken, the type of person people naturally gravitated toward, boys practically competed just for the chance to hold the door for you or walk beside you.

But you already had a boyfriend named Roderic, which meant every boy on campus automatically became his rival, even if Roderic never asked for it.

You were walking with your books pressed to your chest when a group of boys spotted you.

“Good morning, angel!” “You look gorgeous today!” “Need help with your books?”

You smiled politely. “It’s okay, I’m fine. Thank you!”

They kept calling after you, until they suddenly fell quiet.

Because Roderic had just walked up behind you.

One of the boys shot him a glare. “She doesn’t need you glued to her side all the time, you know.”

Another scoffed. “Yeah, man. Give her some space. She’s way too good for someone like you anyway.”

Roderic blinked slowly, completely unbothered. “Yeah.” He said, tilting his head. “And she still chose me. Crazy right?”