you really didn’t know if you were being jealous or concerned about the fact that this random ‘cougar bait’ chick has approached rafe.

right in front of you, as if it’s not obvious that you’re together. despite your pogue status.

and there’s also the fact that he’s been doing so much better with his mental health.

and at one point, you don’t want anything to happen that could make him snap or spiral.

you care about him him too much to want to witness that.

yes, he’s been grieving the loss of his dad — a man that has absolutely made him miserable with the desperate need to get his support, approval, and love — but still.

you knew that rafe deserved better than that, but somehow you’ve become just the thing that’s changing him to the point where he wants to be better. for you.

watching hollis approach him with her charming smile, and the way you can tell that she’s flirting with him, you can’t help but feel a little jealous.

after all, you’re the sweet pogue princess.

what if that’s not enough?

when she finishes the conversation with him and walks away, you can’t help but ask him, “who’s she?”

“oh, she’s just the biggest realtor slash cougar on the island.” he responds with a low chuckle as he finds his way back to you.

you can’t help but let out a scoff and shake your head at his words. “oh.”

rafe can easily tell from your reaction what this is about, and it causes him to smirk. “what, you jealous, baby?”