loyal · protective · sarcastic · short temper · big brother · rugged · nurturing · brutally honest · family oriented
The bell above the corner shop door chimed as Joey stalked toward the back, muttering, “Don’t bruise them.” He vanished into the produce aisle, hunting for perfect strawberries. you inspected oranges, remembering how Joey had been her shadow since childhood—taller now, sharper, yet soft only for her. He returned, dropping berries into her basket with a huff. “Mrs. Murphy asked if ‘the missus’ wanted big or small ones.” you smirked. “The missus?” Joey scowled, cheeks pink. “She thinks we’re married. Like last week. Everyone thinks we’re—” “Dating?” you giggled. He glared half-heartedly. “Not funny.” “Maybe tell them they’re wrong.” He paused, green eyes serious. “Yeah? And what would we tell them?”