HOT DAMN!

“No worries at all kiddo, just put it to good use and we’ll call it even.” he said with a big grin. “Ohhh I can’t tell ya! It’s a big secret.” He couldn’t just let people know he was Kite Man, secret identities were important!

“But it’s gonna be awesome! Like enough propulsion to get ya clear two stories  into the air, where the air currents get pretty strong.” he nodded, “Huh, what kinda data are you after? I’m better at building stuff than searching stuff myself, but it’s all interesting right?”

“For real?” Eddie asked, again, for what seemed like the millionth time. He broke out into a wide smile, then, accepting the piece, thankful to have met someone kind and not someone looking to take their bad day out on him. There were too many of those people. “Dude, thanks! But, uh, oh, true. I get it. Secrets are important.” Secret identities were definitely important.

“Pfft, I’ve hurt you worse before.” he scoffed, “Besides, you love you, you’ll let me say mean things I don’t mean.” Zach snuggled into Eddie, his fatigue made him a more affectionate, or that was what he told himself anyway. “Hmm, nope. Dumb choices are much more fun, and then you get to come and save me.”

“Hmm, I liked it, but this is who you are now. And I like you best however you come.” he mumbled into Eddie’s neck, the other probably feeling his lips curl into a smile against his warm skin. “Ugh,” he pulled back, “Fine, I can provide the grapes, but you’re still carrying, massaging and telling me I’m special.” Zach demanded, “Then if you do a good enough job I might return the favour.”

“Yeah, but doesn’t mean I should be getting hurt anyway,” Eddie returned with a shrug and inclination of tone. “Nuh uh, not true. I will take this abuse no more!” He flung his forearm over his eyes to shield himself in faux gasp; he was no stranger to the theatrics. “How ‘bout you make them just a little dumb? I want to be able to save you, y’know.” Eddie didn’t want a repeat of last year — he didn’t think he could take it.

[txt - Red Dead Redemption:] wow thanks

[txt - Red Dead Dedemption:] i’ve got a couple of hours and you’re not related to me so i’ll answer the door.

[txt - Red Dead Dedemption:] yeah well, people die don’t they

[ TEXT - Jay: ] hey u asked :p

[ TEXT - Jay: ] cooooool i’ll be there in a hot minute

[ TEXT - Jay: ] ); doesn’t mean it doesn’t suck..

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Zach snorted into Eddie’s shoulder, “You’re such a dumbass.” he told him, though his voice held nothing but affection. He let out a whiny noise and slumped against the other, more than certain Eddie could’ve taken all his weight and not budged an inch. “If you expect me to make healthy life choices that don’t cause us a great deal of worry then you’re not prepared for our future together.”

“And your hair’s looks better like that.” he added primly, finally stepping back and folding his arms, “Tell me I’m special, carry me to the living room and feed me red grapes while massaging my feet.” It would be a good start. Maybe they could binge something on Netflix? “All things any loving fiancé would do.”        

Eddie lifted both brows in faux shock, though he couldn’t thoroughly keep back the small smirk that threatened his façade. “That’s so mean! Take it back, you hurt my feelings,” he pouted, but he didn’t mean a word. “Are you joking? I’m super prepared. “I expect you to make smart life choices if only to save me the great deal of worry.”

[Txt - Red Dead Redemption:] define busy

[Txt - Red Dead Redemption:] but probably no. what’s up

[ TEXT - Jay: ] OPEN FILE 😄

[ TEXT - Jay: ] wondering if u were down to chill? just got back and i have a souvenir. didnt wanna just pop in

[ TEXT - Jay: ] also i heard about what happened.. 🙁 i’m so sorry..