And Ryan could feel it without even looking at him . He always kind of felt responsible for the younger boy . Not like he was a kid who could n't take care of himself . More like ... his guardian angel or something .

Question with options to choose from: What may have happened if he did not feel protective of the boy ?
Available choices: A). The boy would serve as his guardian angel .. B). The boy would have a lot of other people to care .. C). The boy would have a different protector .. D). The boy may have needed a protector and have not had one ..
D).