Dating Joe Turner would include…
Warnings: very light stalking?, attachment issues
Word count: 464
AO3
- it became a daily ritual for you both to do the wordle. you started competing on who could get the word of the day faster the third day in. joe currently holds the score. joe also likes the nyt spelling bee game but hates the paywall. now, there’s races on the unlimited version of the game. you hold the fastest time on that one.
- speaking of timing, joe managed to convince you to go on his runs with him. he always stays at your pace, never wanting to leave you behind. but he does secretly time your miles. he gets to slowly see you improve.
- joe hacking into your phone. not because he didn’t trust you. he just wants you to stay safe. making sure the people you interact with online are really who they say they are.
- catching joe listening to the weirdest songs. his taste is either the most underground techno beat or the most generic pop song on the radio. no in between. his favorite artist is eden.
- traveling around europe together. showing you his favorite sights from his time spent staying low. he likes central europe the best. getting lost on a train and ending up in an entirely different country.
- he always keeps up with your plans. you’re going to see your friend at 3? he’s got it down, keeping it in his head. reminds you about the appointment you have on tuesday. if you get periods, he’s tracking it in his notes app.
- joe isn’t too big on pda, but he likes lingering touches. he always keeps a hand on you; on your waist, back of your elbow, etc. there’s a paranoid fear in the back of his head that he’ll lose you if you’re not in his sight.
- his intimacy is casual. that doesn’t make it any less special when he kisses your temple as he passes by you. convinces you to sleep in with him. holding you in bed, his limbs wrapped around you.
- joe is bit of a hopeless romantic. once he realized you’re staying despite his fears and attachment issues, he’s positively wrecked. he hasn’t had a lasting relationship in almost a decade. he’s a little awkward around the edges, only because he doesn’t want to scare you away. that man is latched onto you and not letting go for a long time.
- he’s nervous and pacing when he introduces you to mae and his aunt. it’s a little amusing but you did your best to reassure him there’s nothing to worry about. he let out a breath of relief when he saw you getting along with them, even doing so well with mae’s youngest son.
- joe is always scared he’ll lose you. he promised you he will always protect you. he’s got you.
