Sometimes I find myself back in that place, back where we met. It was a bad time then, a time where he had to save me, but now we are safe. Safe from that bastard I called father. But then again he was 'father' and never 'dad'. Eddy says "any man can be a father but it takes a true man to be a dad" and after that one night that Eddy saved me from being hit to death by my Father…well…I no longer lived with him ever again. Haven't heard from him in about two months either, but that's expected considering I've been living with Eddy. Could he be afraid of him? My 44 year old father is afraid of an 18 year old young man? How funny.
"Riley, I told you to go take a shower like an hour ago, why are you still cleaning?" Eddy had an annoyed looked on his face as he grabbed my arm and pulled me away from the sink, "God woman, sometimes even you need a break! My mom can do this all right?" At first I didn't move until I broke from my thought, "O-oh Eddy, Hi! Uh, I'm sorry I should go shower now" "No shit Sherlock…" He always had a smart mouth but I found myself just smiling and accepting the fact that if I answered back his head would explode. I went to the back and slipped off everything I had on, jumping in a cool watered shower quietly as I continued my thought.
Rushing water brushed the few pieces of hair that lingered on my face away, a calming feeling ran it's fingers down my spine; I couldn't help but coo in amusement. Eddy walked in, already undressed and smoothly slipped in, steam filling the room and creating a theme of peace and tranquility. There was nothing I liked more then having a shower with Eddy. Though most of the time it turned into a skirmish of bodily movements against the wall or elsewhere in the shower room. But this time he didn't make any moves towards that area, he simply took some shampoo and massaged through my hair. I giggled and he groaned, an annoyed sound, he never liked mooshy stuff and for some reason it made me even more attracted to him. "Calm down will ya? I'm only washing you…" He trailed off and stared at my breasts before I snapped at him and he came too. "Well Eddy, I'm gunna wash off now, you might as well put some shampoo on the filthy head of yours" He slimmed his eyes, "Yeah from working and getting money!" He loomed over me in some angry way and I merely smiled up, "What Eddy?" He rolled his eyes and moved me from his way, washing his hair out. I slopped on conditioner atop his then mine and so on and so forth.
The whole room was soaked with water from the steam, which was still prevalent in mass. He covered his torso and stole my towel, teasing me with his height and my inability to reach. I pouted but with a call from his mother he wrapped me up and let me have the prize. "What mom?" He left the restroom, leaving me to run upstairs to our room and happily dress myself. I heard his mom sqwaking about her dislike of us doing such things but he always said something along the lines of get over it. I looked out the window, it was about 7 o'clock and that means it was almost time for our meeting with Double D and Breanna (Bree), of which one is my best friend of course and Eddy's best friend would be Double D. Unfortunately Ed was busy with his late night job, and couldn't go out tonight. But that's all right, there's always tomorrow.
"Riley, where are my shoes?" I could hear Eddy downstairs in a fuss as I got on my shirt and shorts, walking to the over pass above where he stood, "Uhm, they should be in your game room dear" "They aren't!" He growled lowly, and stared up with red cheeks, "Well hun…lets see…" I walked down and looked about the ground then out to the front door, seeing two pairs of shoes: One being his work boots the other being his regular shoes. He gawked as I walked off and started on my hair, drying quickly and putting one bow in it. I sighed as I looked down at myself. This wouldn't match. But who gives a shit, this is my body and I'll dress how I want! Eddy called up, "Come on toots, we gotta go!" I skipped down the stairs, slipping on my flippy floppies, and walked grabbing his giant hand (which totally engulfed my own).
Double D called Eddy and said that Bree and Him were already at the restaurant, meaning we weren't first meaning Eddy gets miffy about parking spots. I sighed as the van was silent other then his random cussing at people who don't know how to drive, but other then that it was quite silent. To my surprise he told me not to get out, and opened the door for me. Odd, that's really rare. "Feel like a gentlemen tonight Eddy?" "Pfft, I'm a hunk, I don't need to be…But…" He looked away with red cheeks and focused on getting inside now, Double D and Bree eagerly standing at the front door. "E-Eddy! How wonderful it is to see you and-" He gasps in some sort of nerdy excitement, "and Riley! Oh how wonderful!" Bree sighed with a smile, somehow his nerdiness was attractive to her, "You already knew she was coming sock head…" Double D waved his hand in a manner that spoke, 'pish-ah' or 'as if'. Bree and Me had a moment of evil grins, talking of dirty moments we each had with our man but what was different was the fact that Eddy didn't care and Double D found himself nervously twitching from the thought of anyone hearing about the one night that he accidently fell off the bed and broke Bree's curtains, revealing the Cul-De-Sac, in which people walking by saw the whole scene. I laughed hysterically hearing this.
We sat on a four chaired table, girls on either side, the boys on the other. It was very silent for a matter of minutes, for we were choosing what to eat. But before I could choose…I got a phone call. "Hello?" "Yeah you bitch! Who do you think you are? Walking out on your kin-YOUR FAMILY?" I stayed quiet, my words clawed to my throat, "Well, I'm coming to get you-Right now so you better get ready to leave cuz I'm taking you home" He grumbled in a sortive drunk tone. I looked to Eddy with a fearful gaze and he smiled happily, I can't let this happen. My dad knifed him last time, lord only knows what he will have on him now. I won't let this happen. I got up from the table and walked outside, Bree followed closely. "Look old man, you're some run down fucking asshole, no longer a dad OR a father to me. So how about you stay out of my life or I'll get Eddy an-" "Awwww, your little boy toy gunna do something?" I slimmed my eyes. There was that word again, "boy toy". "Just stay the fuck away from me all right? I won't ask anymore. Stay away" He gulped down something, probably beer, "Oh whats wrong? I make you mad?" My temper was growing, "I SAID….look…you want to live? I suggest you leave me alone. Good bye." I hung up.
Bree looked to me concerned, "Who was that? Was that James?" I nodded. It's sad that I call upon my father as…"James". Bree shook her head, "Don't worry, I'm sure Eddy will deal with him-" "No…I don't want Eddy to get into this…last time he got 'scratched'…" Bree went silent with understanding compassion. She figured if Double D was stabbed trying to save her, she would feel bad too. But it wasn't Double D and it wasn't her father. Eddy and Double D came out, Eddy somehow knew from the face I was making, the way I breathed, the way I trembled…he could tell just who called and his face went very slim and serious. "We are going home, I'm sorry you two. Looks like you can have a romantic dinner alone-Me and riley have some business to handle first…" I could feel my self wanting to scream, but he grabbed my hand and it made everything disappear.
We drove to his house, apparently his mother and father were off to Reno and in that case James was waiting alone outside Eddy's house. I squeezed his hand and kissed his rough lips for a long period of time. He caressed me in his own way and locked me in the car. There was nothing I could do as they stared off. I imagined death riding into the scene and slashing my father to bits, taking me off to the sunset and beyond. Peace to my hardened heart finally. Years and years of scars and torture and ever since Eddy came I praised the lord for letting me wake up next to him every morning. I looked through the window and noticed Eddy was already slamming his fists to his face, yelling something. I couldn't tell exactly tell but it sounded hateful and vial. He drove past his body, laying and turning in pain, groveling in his defeat.
Eddy closed the garage door manually, locking it with his key. He looked down at me, blood staining his knuckles and shirt. One slash was below his eye, like someone clawed him. I frowned in worry and pain for him, running to him and kissing his cheek lovingly. He hugged me tight and I simply floated in his arms, melting with every heart beat I could hear. He could've died for me. He could've…but he lived again…he beat him again. "H-how? How do you do that?" He smiled cockily, "I'm a big man toots, you know I'll protect you from that bastard" He frowned and kissed my forehead, picking me up and going up the stairs.
I laid in bed that night, thinking of the good times. When Eddy's scams didn't work, when Double D was a smart ass and when Ed collected sponges…though he never stopped anyway. I smiled and remembered when I first got here, freshman year. Eddy was a bully to me then, looming over me and teasing me. Though he still looms…and teases…but that's okay. I love him. And I'll stay beside him even if he is a bully sometimes or is mean and loses his temper. I love his temper…I smile in the dim light of his room to that thought. Me being flirty as always…He came to bed with a grunt and pulled me close with one arm, I couldn't help but giggle. He groaned in annoyance, "Don't get cute with me toots…" I smiled and pulled up the blankets. There was nothing I loved more then annoying him before bed time, it makes him angry. And I like angry. I squeezed his nose and he went red, "Hey quit, it's bed time! Go to sleep!" he turned over and I cuddled to his back. I felt his temper grow. He pushed me over and I looked sad up at him, he rolled his eyes. "Dammit Riley, why you gotta do this, I just beat the shit out of your dad and I'm tired…c'mon…let me sleep…" He kissed my cheek and held me. That was enough attention for me….for now that is….
