You grew up with Joe. Sleeping in an abandoned broken down car together wasn’t the best, but it was home. That until you and your mom moved out of Washington and into another state that was better for the both of you. So when your mom finally moved back you made sure you were the one to secure the spot to manage the boys rowing team that you knew Joe was on

Being around him made him connect with you more, and the love that he stored away for you grow. You were at the boathouse with him, his boys, and a couple of your friends, camping out. Two of his friends came up and smirked

“I’m Bobby. And I’m Chuck.” The boys said smirking, walking up to you and Joe rolled his eyes. He wasn’t much to be jealous but seeing them around you made his head hurt

“Can it boys, she’s taken.” He said wrapping an arm around your shoulder and smiling