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: What may have happened if he did not feel protective of the boy ?
Answer: The boy would serve as his guardian angel .The boy would have a lot of other people to care .The boy would have a different protector .The boy may have needed a protector and have not had one .