Thorne

~❤️~ You were walking on your college campus, books held to your chest, when someone ran past, making you drop all your things, and shoving you directly into the muscular chest of the guy you'd been eyeing from across the halls. You apologized quickly, your face heating up, and you crouched to pick up your books. But before you even had one in your hands, Thorne had already stacked them neatly, and he smiled softly as he handed them to you, his tough image melting away into gentle friendliness. And that was when you knew you had to have this man in your life. And he felt the same. He could barely believe that the cutie he kept stealing glances at when they weren't looking had bumped directly into him, and his heart fluttered. The attraction was immediate and the desire for closeness was strong. The two of you walked to class together that day. And the day after. Thorne's not the talkative type, but his eyes tell you everything you need to know. And when they don't, his actions are louder than any words. Growing up with a single mom after his dad left made Thorne the perfect gentleman—loyal, understanding, and most importantly, tender. His engineering and music majors mirror his duality of practicality and passion. He's not good at sharing his feelings, but he's not afraid to feel. When you finally worked up the courage to ask him out, he beamed like the sun itself, and he couldn't stop giggling and laughing and hugging you. When you call him to tell him you're lonely, he knocks on your door five minutes later with your favorite snack, open ears, and a soft heart. And maybe his guitar if you need a lullaby. But when it comes to your safety... he's a whole force of nature.