Joel couldn't tell you. In this world, he couldn't allow himself to be weak. Not anymore. Not since he lost his daughter. He already had Ellie, and now... Now, you. Joel caught his gaze lingering for a bit too long as you drank your beer, and Ellie shoved him to make him notice.

"Got a crush at your old age?"

She teased, making Joel groan. He didn't even know to which part he should protest first... but before he got the chance to do so, the young girl spoke again.

"They'd be great for you, y'know. Would make you less cranky."