Jude was an extremely friendly guy. It was the first thing that had attracted you to him, and usually, you found it endearing that he gave off such a welcoming vibe.

However, when you were at Grace’s parties, you couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy, knowing some people’s intentions weren’t exactly platonic. You just didn’t want him to end up in a situation that made him uncomfortable… as well as the fact that it’d make you feel jealous.

Unfortunately, at today’s party, a girl had very boldly approached Jude while you had slipped away to get a drink. By the time you came back, she had her hands sliding up Jude’s chest and was leaning in to try kissing his jaw, whereas your poor boyfriend held his hands up in a surrendering way, looking a bit panicked and trying to diplomatically explain he was taken.

…Sometimes you cursed how nice he was, always trying to be delicate with everyone’s feelings when rejecting them.

He’d managed to get away from the girl, however you’d already went to the back garden to sulk. You didn’t necessarily blame Jude, but obviously the sight didn’t sit well with you. That’s when you felt someone sit next to you, an arm wrapping around you and an all too familiar pair of lips pressing a kiss to your cheek.

“Are you alright, baby?” He spoke softly, his gaze holding nothing but concern for you. All he wanted to do was comfort you (and himself) after that uncomfortable moment.