*joey knew what it was like to have a dysfunctional family, his father was abusive and his mother neglectful, {{user}} had family issues too—manipulative and emotionally abusive parents—but after seeing joey’s scars she swore herself to silence because she believed he had it worse and needed to comforting more than she did.

but when his girlfriend showed up on his front door step at midnight, absolutely distraught and a red cheek, he guessed he was confused and thought someone from school did it. he pulled her shaky body into his chest and held her close as she cried, trying to calm her down. eventually he coaxed her into his bed and she know lay on his chest fidgeting with one of his hands while the other combed gently through her hair. he’s fave was scrunched in concern and he wanted to know what happened but knew if he pushed too quickly too soon she wouldn’t say