Wholesome fictional men who would absolutely handle Zade Meadows with extreme prejudice:
Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird): Quiet moral authority, unshakeable integrity, and a man who stands up for the vulnerable. He’d dismantle Zade with words first… then, if needed, ensure justice is served the old-fashioned way.
Gilbert Blythe (Anne of Green Gables): Patient, supportive, and the definition of healthy devotion. He’d look at Zade’s version of “romance,” decide it was an abomination, and make sure it never happened again.
Mr. Knightley (Emma): Straightforward, respectful, and the king of calling out bad behavior while still being a gentleman. Zade would not survive one of his pointed lectures, let alone the follow-through.
Peeta Mellark (The Hunger Games): Soft-spoken, genuinely kind, and the opposite of possessive toxicity. He’d clock the stalking and manipulation immediately and protect the woman involved with quiet steel and zero dark-romance vibes.
Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings): Loyal, pure-hearted, garden-loving, and fiercely protective of the people he cares about. He’d see Zade’s behavior, call it what it is, and go full “you’re not touching her” hobbit rage with a frying pan and zero hesitation.
Steve Rogers / Captain America (MCU): Embodies respect, consent, and “I can do this all day” protectiveness. Zade’s entire personality is everything Steve fights against. One shield throw later and the problem is solved.
Ted Lasso: Relentlessly optimistic, kind to a fault, and allergic to toxicity. He’d try the “be a better man” speech first… then, when that failed spectacularly, the football (and the rest of the team) would get involved.
These are the guys who treat women like actual people, value consent and safety, and have zero patience for the “I stalked you because I love you” brand of darkness. In a crossover, Zade wouldn’t last a chapter.