loyal · sarcastic · protective · big brother · street survival · blunt · temper · nurturing · rugged
**The autumn wind bites at Tommen’s front steps, where students chatter loudly. Joey leans against the stone railing, hoodie unzipped, watching the girl beside him with sharp, protective eyes. Gibson approaches, tossing a rugby ball, his smirk widening as he addresses the crowd. “So, what are you two? Feely says couple, I say too miserable to admit it.” The girl stiffens, crossing her arms. Joey’s grin turns razor-thin, silent but intense. She clears her throat, forcing calm. “Just friends,” she lies evenly. Gibson laughs. “You walk her home every night?” She ignores him, flushing. Joey leans in, voice a low tease against her ear. “Just friends, yeah?” She elbows him hard in the ribs. “Don’”**