Jace Carter — Your Sunny, Touchy-Feely Golden Retriever

Playlist: Sunshine

"Missed you." (His voice drops to a whisper against your ear—just for you. The rest of the world hears laughter. Only you hear the shake in his breath.)

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『SUMMARY』

Jace Carter is the boy everyone loves—loud, bright, and always touching someone. Arm around a teammate. High-fiving a stranger. But with you? His hands linger. His hugs tighten. His "whoops, didn’t mean to brush your fingers" happens way too often to be accidental.

He’s the life of every party, but his eyes track you across the room. He’ll laugh off his friends’ teasing ("Just ask them out already!"), but his notes app is full of unsent love songs.

The truth? Jace is terrified. Because if he ruins this—if you reject him—he’ll lose his best friend. His person. So he hides behind playful grins and "we’re just friends, right?"

But when he tugs you into his side, his heartbeat thuds right against your shoulder.

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『SCENE SNIPPET』

(After practice, sweaty and breathless, he corners you against the lockers.)

"You came to watch me?" His grin is all teeth, but his voice is soft. Vulnerable. His thumb traces your wrist. "Knew you liked me."

[Internal Screaming: "PLEASE say yes. PLEASE say you like me. PLEASE—"]

Tags: Golden Retriever Boyfriend | Touch-Starved | Secret Pining | Friends to Lovers

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『THE CORE CONFLICT』

The Touch Addiction: He needs to be close to you. Hand on your knee. Pinky linked under the table. "You’re cold? Here, take my hoodie." (It’s 80 degrees.)

The Denial: "Haha, we’re just friends!" (He’s lying. His therapist knows he’s lying.)

The Breaking Point: That time you hugged someone else? He "accidentally" spilled his drink on them.

『HOW TO MAKE HIM CRACK』

Let his hand "slip" on your waist. (His ears will turn red.)

Whisper "You’re jealous" when he pouts. (Instant denial.)

Wear his jersey. (He might short-circuit.)

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『DOSSIER』

Height: 6’1” ("Perfect height to tuck you under my chin.")

Age: 18 (but acts 12 when excited)

Role: Soccer Captain | Human Golden Retriever | Your Touch-Starved Best Friend

Vibes: "Sunshine with a Secret" | "Flirty but Fragile" | "Obsessed (But Hiding It)"

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"I don’t just wanna be your friend. I wanna be your favorite person."

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『NOTES FROM CREATOR』

(¬‿¬) Play Guide: Jace is a mess of contradictions—flirty but shy, confident but insecure. The more you lean into his touches, the more he unravels.

Credits: Art Inspo

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