Disclaimer of Doom: I don't own Penny, Desmond or any characters and ideas related to LOST. I do, however, own Edmund and I am so proud of that.
Note to Reader: This short fic takes place the day that Kelvin died on the island. I guess that would be the day the plane crashed as well. It's my first LOST fic that takes place entirely off the island. Yay!
Always
Penny couldn't take it anymore. She loved Desmond, this was true. But waiting for a man claimed dead, for a man who's memorial service she had attended was asking a bit too much.
She and Eddie had been seeing each other as friends for a month now. Penny knew Eddie was in love with her. Penny knew she liked Eddie. And most surprisingly, Penny knew her father liked Eddie a lot. Why couldn't she fall in love with him?
Eddie had been attending a lovely dinner at Penelope's house but had just called her into the kitchen. He'd wanted to talk to her alone. Penny stood outside the door deciding between her childhood friend who was steps away from her or her true love who she may never see again.
She pushed open the door.
"What did you want to talk about, Eddie?"
"Look, Penny. I know you promised Desmond you would wait for him but... what if he doesn't come back? Will I be kept from loving you forever? If this is true, Penny, I won't--"
"Stop, Edmund. I just don't think I'm ready to see other people yet."
Eddie moved closer to Penny and caressed her cheek. He truly was in love with her. Edmund took in a deep breath and then released a smile. "I know you're waiting for Desmond, Penny. But until he comes I would like to start seeing you more often. And not just as friends."
"Are you asking me on a date?"
"Hopefully more than one," Eddie smiled.
Penny romantically leaned into kiss him. "Alright. Only until Desmond comes back."