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Always Be Mine…Chapter 2…Everyone's Happy
His hands fidgeting, he opened the tiny velvet box. "Janet, these past few months have been the best of my life. I want to commit to you completely, I'm in love with you, will you wear this promise ring and well…promise to always be mine?"
Janet stood there for what seemed like forever, unable to speak. She was shouting inside He wants me, this is one step up, I'll have what I've always wanted…to be with him, completely. She could only muster a weak grin.
Eddie always rambled on when his nerves were out of whack, something only a few people had witnessed. "Janet, baby, please answer me, I'm dying here. I know it hasn't been long that we've been seeing each other, but, things with you are different Janet, you've made me happier than I've ever been…ever, and I want the whole world to know that you're mine and only mine."
She was crying lightly now, covering her mouth, trying her best not to fall over, she stood up from the bed at some point, not remembering when.
She smiled at him, "You know Eddie, Valentines Day is over."
Eddie looked confused, then he smiled when he figured out the whole 'Be Mine' thing on the candy hearts, and then he laughed at himself feeling embarrassed.
"So does that mean…" Eddie pressed, not wanting to wait any longer.
Janet was just blown away; I mean twenty minutes ago she felt like her heart was breaking, but only Eddie Latekka would know how to pick up the pieces so quickly.
Janet took a deep breath. Eddie stood there, waiting impatiently. "I love you too."
Eddie grinned the biggest grin she had ever seen. He pulled her in his arms and then he lifted her up and they spun around. Janet laughed and cried at the same time, it was a pure moment of joy. "So does that mean you'll take it?" He asked without really asking.
She nodded against his chest; he could feel his shirt getting wet.
He looked at her, really looked at her, and without breaking the eye contact, he slipped the ring on her finger, perfect fit. He held her close, and wiped away the stray tears, she was calming down now. "I hope your crying 'cause you're happy." He thought out loud, only half joking.
This made her laugh, the kind of laugh he only saw when she was truly happy. Then he knew she was.
Later…
The pair decided to go to Janet's place, so they could have their privacy and Phil and Pizza Girl could have theirs.
Now they were in bed, lying side by side. Just enjoying the happiness they both felt.
"When did you know?" Janet asked lightly.
"Know what?"
"When you loved me?" She really wanted to know.
He laughed a small laugh, took her hand and then gave it a squeeze. They were both warm, physically and emotionally. "I'm not exactly sure, I mean, I think I've always known Janet…I knew from the start things with you were gonna be different, you know me better than anyone, you've seen me my happiest and my saddest…and when you gave me a second chance after I let you down, I was over the moon…somewhere along the line, these past few months…I gave you my heart."
She liked this Eddie, the Eddie that was open to his feelings; it was all a little overwhelming. "I love you and care for you so much, Eddie. You have my heart too, and I gave it to you a long time ago."
"Your turn, when did you know?"
Janet sighed, "I'm not sure either Eddie, let me just say that…I knew too, I love the Eddie that I only get to see, the Eddie that is open and sensitive."
"Excuse me? Did you just call me sensitive Miss. Meadows, because I'm afraid you've got the wrong guy."
Janet laughed, showing her white teeth. "What I mean is, I know you're more than a football hero, you're the Eddie Latekka that I love, and there is so much more to you, than most people can see." She paused. "I have to tell you something…"
Eddie sat up; he hated it when she dropped a bomb like that. "Go ahead."
"It was a total accident, I didn't even know he—it wasn't supposed to happen the way it did, but he never told me and I ended up taking advantage of his feelings—feelings I didn't know he had…for me." She looked at him; it was obvious he was confused. "Do you remember the first time we had sex?" He nodded, he could never forget that night. "Well, before we did, I was really nervous, I mean you know how new I am at this…"She motioned, in between them. "I was talking to Allison, because at the time Hannah and I were fighting, but like—god this is hard."
"It doesn't have to be." Eddie said in all seriousness.
"I feel like such a hypocrite, but Allison and I were talking, and I was telling her how I was afraid, afraid of going to the next step, afraid of having sex because…well—you know, and I came to the conclusion that I needed a dry run."
"A dry run, you didn't—" Eddie asked, feeling hurt, trying to hide it behind a laugh.
"No Eddie…God no, but I had Rooster come over so I could…practice," She buried her face in her hands, completely humiliated. "So we were watching On the Water Front and I told him how I wanted to play it out…" Janet said, still embarrassed.
"It's okay Janet, please tell me."
"…He kissed me."
She looked up, waiting for him to get angry, but really surprised when he took her hand and kissed it.
"I didn't even know Eddie, it was a shock, I mean Rooster has feelings for me? It was unbelievable, and I felt bad for him…but deep down, I knew after we started seeing each other he was jealous…but I really didn't know why."
"So you regret it." Eddie spoke, matching her words from before.
She laughed. "Yes, I do, completely."
"Good, because I don't want you kissing anyone but me."
"Same to you."
She leaned in and kissed him, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before, I was really embarrassed about the whole thing, and I just wanted it to go away." She realized.
"It's gone now, it's forgotten." Good, this is good. Eddie thought as he kissed her again, he stopped, "if this is gonna work, we have to be honest with each other, and thank you for telling me."
"I would have told you sooner, I was just afraid how you would react."
"Don't ever be afraid to tell me anything, because I know I'm not afraid, maybe nervous but not afraid."
"I think you handled giving me the ring very well Mr. Romance." She complimented, admiring her ring for what must've been the thousandth time.
Then that was it, it turned into a full out make out session, clothes were ripped off, but it was slow, they were savoring the moment—the time they had with one another, trying to make it as special as possible.
Next morning…
"..Yeah, he is still sleeping…" Eddie could hear Janet talking quietly on the phone, it was Hannah for sure. "…It really is, it's the most beautiful piece of jewelry I have ever seen…yeah, later you can see it, uh huh…I don't know…yeah last night was amazing, just perfect…he's so good for me Hannah, you wouldn't even believe how happy I am right—yeah he was so sweet, his hands all messed up and everything…I remember every word, what you want me to recite it for you…" She laughed, "Yeah, okay, see ya later…love ya too, bye."
She walked over, and sat by the bed, caressing his face, she kissed his cheek and his eyes fluttered open. "Good morning handsome." He sat up a little, kissing her back.
"So, Hannah seemed happy." Eddie laughed.
"How much did you hear?"
"Enough."
She kissed him again, "I don't think anyone is as happy as I am right now."
He smiled, loving those words…she was really happy and he loved every minute of it.
Later on…
Janet must've woken up early, when he opened his lunch bag, he found freshly baked peanut butter cookies.
Nick noticed that Eddie seemed overly excited, "What goes on with you Eddie?"
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know you just seem like you're in a really good mood" Nick concluded.
"I gave her the ring last night."
"Ah, that explains it, how did she react?"
"I've never seen her so happy."
"That's great, she's really good for you man."
"You think so?"
"I do."
Eddie got up, "I'm gonna go for a walk…I'll be back, don't touch my lunch it's infested with peanut butter."
"I won't, say hi to Janet for me." Nick replied, it was so easy to tell.
"Bye."
"Bye." Men in love do crazy things…why can't I have what he has, wow I never thought I'd be able to say that…being jealous of what Eddie had? That doesn't seem real, but it is. Nick shook it off, and dialed Aubrey's number…he had to hide the pain of loosing Hannah to a jackass somehow.
Sully's…
Everything today seemed brighter, and everyone at the bar could tell Janet was really giddy.
"Oh Janet, it is beautiful…Eddie did good." Hannah congratulated, admiring the new ring.
"He did, didn't he?" Janet responded, loving the way the ring looked on her finger.
"Yeah." Hannah whispered, in awe.
"Order up." Sully called from the back, an order of chicken wings.
"One sec, Hannah." Hannah nodded, taking a sip of her drink.
After getting the order, getting an extra carton of blue cheese for Owen…and refilling everyone's drinks…she headed over to where Owen and Ikey were sitting, greeting them hello.
"Hey Janet, what goes on?" Ikey asked, while taking a mouthful of his burger.
"Nothing, just working." Janet said with her usual smile.
Then Owen noticed, "He finally gave it to you." He said incoherently with chicken wing sauce all over his face.
"What?"
"He means the ring, when did Eddie give it to you?" Ikey asked.
"Oh, last night." She grinned proudly.
"Oh really, just last night Owen."
"Interesting."
"Huh?"
"Well, he's had it for two weeks, at least."
"Really?"
"Yeah." Owen answered.
"Excuse me."
Janet walked over to the bar, not surprised to see Hannah and Eddie chatting.
"Hey guys, when did you get here?"
"A little while ago." He replied, leaning over the counter to give her a kiss.
"I was just telling Eddie that he did a good job picking out your ring."
"Ah."
"Well, I'm gonna go…" He took one last swig of his draft, "Nicky needs me back in the shop."
"Alright, bye Eddie." She replied, disappointed, and gave him one last kiss before shooing him away.
"Someone has it bad for Janet." Hannah realized, standing up to leave.
"Yeah, yeah, you'll tell me what you guys talked about later?" Janet asked.
"I will, if he doesn't tell you first." She laughed genuinely happy for her best friend. "Bye Janet."
"Bye Hannah."
A few moments later, after Hannah left, Eddie walked back in...Janet gave him a confused look.
"She gone?"
"Yeah…what are you—" she was interrupted by a hard kiss.
"Hello." He stated simply, "Thanks for the cookies, when did you wake up this morning?"
"I have no idea; I didn't look at the clock, and you're welcome."
He smiled, putting on his charm he asked, "Something occurred to me as I walked over here today."
She laughed, playfully hitting him in the arm. "Oh yeah, what's that?"
"That I don't think I'm a sad person…anymore." He laughed, taking her hand again, loving the way the ring glowed bright.
A/N: I know, it was basically a fluffy chapter…but I'm a sucker for it. Feedback please.
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