Jacob Elordi’s protective gesture for Kendall Jenner has fans gushing: Watch

Jacob Elordi’s protective gesture toward Kendall Jenner is going viral as they no longer shy away from public displays of affection.

On Monday night, September 28, the couple, who have been romantically linked since earlier this year, were spotted strolling through Paris hand-in-hand following the Kardashiansstar’s Fashion Week appearance.

Notably, the lovebirds appeared noticeably less interested in hiding their connection.

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Several videos and photos from their outing captured the pair walking side by side along a Parisian street as photographers surrounded them, with camera flashes repeatedly going off around.

The supermodel keep a hand over her face as the flashes continued, while the Euphoriaalum later put on his sunglasses.

At one moment he leaned towards her as they talked, seemingly trying to hear her over the commotion.

As the photographers continued to follow them, the Oscar nominee appeared stopped and asked paparazzi stop taking photos, telling them, “You’ve got what you wanted now. Please let us walk. No flashes. Let us walk, let us go.”

Their security team could also be heard asking photographers to stop using their flashes.

Then came the moment that sent fans into a frenzy. The Kissing Booth star reached for Jenner’s hand and placed a hand around her waist as they crossed the street together.

While they have previously been photographed attempting to keep things under the radar, their latest Paris appearance was considerably more openly affectionate, including protective gestures and passionate kisses.

Fans are losing it over their Paris PDA

“I’m sorry but I’m gagging so bad rn!!! The smiles??? The hands? THE WAY HE’S SO PROTECTIVE OF HER?? The waist grab?!?!?! This is the hottest thing ever wtffff,” one fan wrote.

Another declared simply, “He’s obsessed with Kendall.”

“I’m so in love with them together,” another fan commented.

One particularly enthusiastic viewer wrote, “I’ve watched this so many times from all the angles and just grinning like a maniac at my phone! They are adorable but also sexy at the same time.”