𝙐𝙎 | Joe Goldberg ✓

8

Jasmine's methods are quite...intense.

I mean, it's great that somebody might be of help in this situation but she can be quite offensive and irritating.

-You look like John Mayer.-She suddenly said once.

-Is that good?-He asked.

-Joe, I'm a fucking swiftie.

And we don't get along so well, we disagree a lot.

-Do you want to be a charmer or a nerd?-She took the book out of his hands.

-Uh... both?

-Not happening.

Sometimes I question myself if this is really worth it.

-Oh my God.-She muttered as he walked out of the changing room.

Jasmine managed to drag him to the mall so he could buy something she called "appropriate, unlike the trash you wear".

-So?-He lifted his arms in the air, he felt like a clown honestly.

-I didn't know someone could look so bad.-She said it as if that was a war crime, with her hands covering her mouth - Guess I was wrong...

But then I remember you.

Someone entered the shop, exchanged smiles with the salespeople and his eyes suddenly locked into a certain direction.

For you, anything it's worth it.

-Joe?-Erica said out loud so she could believe it was actually him.

-Erica.-He let a smile escape.-Hi.

He tried to walk towards her but the skinny jeans he was forced to wear didn't allow him.

-You look so...different.-Something in her tone made it clear that he looked ridiculous.

-Yeah, um...Actually-

-Okay, what about yellow? I know it won't work but maybe...-Jasmine entered the area, she had another shirt in her hands, a bright yellow like mustard. Erica immediatly looked at her, then at Joe.-Oh, heyy, I saw you at Mooney's, right?

Not again.

Jasmine greeted her with a kiss on the cheek.

-So, what brings you here girl?-Jasmine asked as if they were long time friends.

-Just window shopping, actually.-Erica asked a bit uncomfortable, but faking a smile. Then looked at Joe- And you two are...?

-Oh, buying Joe a new wardrobe of course!-Jasmine laughed.- He dresses terribly, don't you think?

Erica glanced lovingly at his face while replying:

-Not really...

-Ha, you're too kind!-Jasmine mocked.-Come on joey, put this on.

-But- he tried to object.

-Go!-She pratically pushed him.

As soon as he left, Jasmine dragged Erica into a conversation. But Joe wouldn't just leave them alone, of course he wouldn't. Instead of trying that horrible shirt on, he hid behind some shelves, just watching them engage in a conversation.

What is she telling you, Erica?

Erica gave many expressions through the conversation, mostly forced smiles, while Jasmine always with that mocking happy mean girl behavior.

After solid 7 minutes he couldn't hold himself any longer and rejoined the two again.

-I hate the shirt.-He told Jasmine.