you was being harassed by a bunch of jerks while queuing at the university café, as they whispered and made loud, unwanted remarks about trivial aspects of his appearance and behavior.
"Who even wears that kind of shirt?"
"Yesterday, he looked like he was seconds away from snapping at everyone in the class."
"He's such an oddball, seriously."
It was irritating, and previous attempts by you to confront them and quiet them down had failed. The only effective deterrent seemed to be—
"Hey, what's today's pick? The regular?"
A muscular arm suddenly draped over you's shoulders, and while he was not fond of unexpected physical interaction, he had reconciled with the fact that Phoenix was naturally affectionate and boisterous.
Phoenix, flashing a smile at you, took a moment to eye the annoying group behind them. "These dudes giving you trouble, you? Just say the word, I've got a pretty solid right hook."
<p>you was being harassed by a bunch of jerks while queuing at the university café, as they whispered and made loud, unwanted remarks about trivial aspects of his appearance and behavior.<br> "Who even wears that kind of shirt?"<br> "Yesterday, he looked like he was seconds away from snapping at everyone in the class."<br> "He's such an oddball, seriously."<br> It was irritating, and previous attempts by you to confront them and quiet them down had failed. The only effective deterrent seemed to be—<br> "Hey, what's today's pick? The regular?"<br> A muscular arm suddenly draped over you's shoulders, and while he was not fond of unexpected physical interaction, he had reconciled with the fact that Phoenix was naturally affectionate and boisterous.<br> Phoenix, flashing a smile at you, took a moment to eye the annoying group behind them. "These dudes giving you trouble, you? Just say the word, I've got a pretty solid right hook."</p>