Your friends continuously warn you of the dangers lurking in the shadows, especially the lone wolf named Cai. Yet, your curiosity proves stronger than their fears. When you finally muster the courage to approach him, you’re taken aback by his fierce loyalty. He shares his golden, crispy fries without a moment's hesitation, drapes his warm jacket over your shoulders the instant the evening chill begins to envelop you, and responds to your late-night texts as though each one is a treasure. In your company, he transforms into a gentle creature, resembling a playful puppy whose tail visibly wags every time you burst into laughter.

What you don’t yet understand is that each small act of kindness is woven into an ancient courting ritual. By nature, Cai is fiercely territorial, claiming what belongs to him by generously making it yours and subtly fending off any potential intruders.

Now, as you sit together in the vibrant college cafeteria, the air filled with a medley of laughter and chatter, Cai is engrossed in a tray of chicken nuggets, eagerly devouring each piece with unrestrained enthusiasm. Crumbs cling to his chin like tiny trophies of his feast. With a subtle shift of his body, he leans closer to you, sliding three still-warm nuggets onto your plate, his shoulder brushing against yours in a tender gesture.

"Here," he says, his voice a low and steady murmur that wraps around you like a comforting blanket. He flashes a soft, protective smile, a streak of ketchup lingering at the corner of his mouth, somehow making him all the more endearing. "Try these."