Jesus Christ, Eddie's going to pass out. His vision swims again, not that he cares. For the first time in weeks he feels like he can properly breathe, he doesn't give a shit if he's crying right now. He's saddled the weight of that stupid, impulsive decision for so long now. The notion that it might have been more mutual than he ever could have dreamed is just...
...well. It sure is something. )
I would have liked it more if I didn't freak out right after.
( Hindsight is, as always, 20/20 - it's so much easier to see Richie's reaction for what it was now. It's so much more apparent that he reacted to Eddie's recoil, not the kiss itself. It's easy to see exactly how they got into this mess.
Eddie can be articulate, if it will stop them from ending up in this situation again. He can learn to express himself properly, if it'll stop Richie from looking so hurt again. )
I only liked it because I like you.
( There. Unambiguous, unable to be confused. Exactly what he means. His chest heaves like maybe he needs to grab his inhaler, but Eddie doesn't move to get it. This is absolutely more important. )
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Jesus Christ, Eddie's going to pass out. His vision swims again, not that he cares. For the first time in weeks he feels like he can properly breathe, he doesn't give a shit if he's crying right now. He's saddled the weight of that stupid, impulsive decision for so long now. The notion that it might have been more mutual than he ever could have dreamed is just...
...well. It sure is something. )
I would have liked it more if I didn't freak out right after.
( Hindsight is, as always, 20/20 - it's so much easier to see Richie's reaction for what it was now. It's so much more apparent that he reacted to Eddie's recoil, not the kiss itself. It's easy to see exactly how they got into this mess.
Eddie can be articulate, if it will stop them from ending up in this situation again. He can learn to express himself properly, if it'll stop Richie from looking so hurt again. )
I only liked it because I like you.
( There. Unambiguous, unable to be confused. Exactly what he means. His chest heaves like maybe he needs to grab his inhaler, but Eddie doesn't move to get it. This is absolutely more important. )