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 .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: What may have happened if he did not feel protective of the boy ?
Options:
- 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 .


The boy may have needed a protector and have not had one .