"You would have to punch a lot of people," Jonah deadpanned.
Troy gave him a look that smacked of challenge. "You think I care? I'm sick of this, man! You're a seriously cool dude and people need to get past their stupid prejudices to see that. Eden might not know what you look like but she knows your personality and she likes you for it.
"I'm sorry the first girl you met that likes you for who you are had to meet you while you were pretending to be me, I really am. If you want to try and meet her in person later, I can explain what happened and pray she doesn't report me."
He was serious about this. He was willing to risk a lot of trouble for his cousin's sake. Troy may be a man of many faults but he was undeniably protective of his own.
Jonah sighed, oddly touched by the thought. "No need for that. I have no intention of seeing her in person. Ever. Have you come up with a list of possible places for me to move away yet?"
