good old fashioned lover boy (Eddie Munson X Reader)

twelve)

Y/N's POV

I didn't see Eddie the next morning at school.

I assumed he probably ditched again.

That didn't surprise me.

He didn't show up for English either.

A part of me felt a bit saddened by this.. I'm not exactly sure why.

I didn't see him at lunch either.

"does anyone know where Eddie is??" I asked the group, unintentionally cutting over their conversation about DnD.

Though I was friends with them all, I could tell they were a bit iffy about me being on the table.. you know.. the Hellfire table.

But neither of them voices any concerns so it just stayed cool.

"he usually does deals out in the forest so.. maybe there" Mike shrugged.

Hmm..

"Rob, have you seen him at all today??" I turned to the beauty by my side.

"nope, sorry hun" she frowned.

It was only a few moments later when i felt a whisper in my ear.

"hi" it sent shivers down my spine.

Before I could even respond, a hand grabbed mine and began pulling me out of the cafeteria. Some people turned to look but he obviously didn't care.

He pulled me out by the bleachers before stopping me excitedly.

"Eddie! I've been looking for you all day" I smiled softly.

"I'm flattered.. I've been looking for you too" he stated.

"well you didn't have to look far.. I was in our class like I was supposed to be.. I was at our lunch table like I'm supposed to be.. I'm in school like I'm supposed to be" I crossed my arms.

"well you're smarter than me. that's why I've had to redo this year three times" he grinned. "anyways. I got you something"

"you got me something??" I was a little taken aback.

He didn't say anything but shoved a tape into my hands.

Seperate Ways - Journey

"oh man! I fucking love this song!" I squealed.

He dropped his head dramatically.

"you know it, already??" he pouted.

"fuck yeah. This is one of my favourite songs.. I've been meaning to find it on tape for ages. how did you know??" I asked the boy.

"I.. uh.. I didn't. I just thought you'd like it. you know.. like the abba tapes. I'm a bit disappointed you already know it but I can't tell you how happy I am that you already know it" he chuckled.

"is this gonna become a thing now.. us exchanging tapes??" I smirked.

"if you like.. though we're probably just gonna completely swap collections by the end" he snickered.

"I don't mind" I shrugged.

"keep that one. it's yours" he stated.

"oh Eddie... I... you're incredible, thank you" I watched as the boys face reddened.

That's adorable.

"don't get compliments much, do you??" I tilted my head.

"what? Why?" he looked down at the ground.

"because your face went red as soon as I said that" I chuckled.

"it's hot out today" he lifted his head to look at me, his mouth resting on his fist.. hiding behind the folded hand.

"that's what you get for wearing a leather and a denim, you dork" I played with the collar of his jacket for a mere second. "I will cherish this forever"

"yeah.. I'm pretty great" he smiled widely. "uh.. have you heard the new gun N Roses song??"

"they have a new song??" I wondered.

"that's.. where I was this morning. wanted to get a tape of it" he smirked, pulling another tape out of his pocket.

"fucking hell. how many more are in there??" I joked.

"as many as you want, sweetheart" he winked, attempting to put the tape into the portable stereo I didn't even notice he was holding. "wanna listen?? I haven't even heard it yet"

"what's it called??" I shrugged before sitting down on the grass.

"It's called Sweet Child Of Mine. I already feel like it's gonna be a winner" he grinned before joining me on the floor.

He rubbed his hands together for a moment before taking a dramatic deep breath.

"you ready?" he wondered.

"ready freddie" I sighed.

"I hate you" he snickered before pressing play on the track.

From the beginning guitar riff, we turned to each other.. like two kids in a candy store.. exchanging the exact same look which could only mean that it was both of us.. that had already been transported to a new realm.

The song was good.

Really damn good.

I'm not the biggest Roses fan but damn... I'd listen to this again.

I was almost jealous he had a tape because it meant I couldn't listen to it myself.

Fucking hell.

I turned my head to look at the boy.

His eyes were lit up like stars.

He looked like he'd just seen.. Hobbiton in real life or something.

I couldn't help but smile.

He had this soft smile on his face..

But it said so much.

There was a moment before he turned to me also..

His smile grew far bigger.

His eyes looked so pretty in the sun.

I never noticed his eyes before.

"what??" he tilted his head slightly.

"n.. nothing" I shook my head.

I couldn't stop looking at him.

I don't think he could either.

Okay I need to look away now.

Okay..

Now.

...

Now.

Fucking hell.

"this is good" I quickly snapped my head away from him.

"good? this is freaking great!" he exclaimed.

"I'm almost jealous you got the tape.." I chuckled lightly.

"if I find another, I'll get it for you. promise" he nodded, placing his hand on mine for a moment.

He pulled away.

And for one moment..

For a brief moment.

I wished he never did.