I was going to kill Eddie off but I thought that would be a little cruel so I decided not to. Anyway thank you for everyone who left a comment on the story and everyone was faved it and added it to their subscriptions, it's nice to know that people like what I am writing. On with this chapter.
He stared down at Eddie's lifeless body in his arms, dry tear tracks on his cheeks from crying but that had stopped now, there were no more tears left to cry. He moved Eddie to the other arm because the one that was currently holding him went dead. Something clattered out of Eddie's pocket and to the floor, Barry picked it up and realised it was his cell phone. 'These kidnappers are really bad at this' Barry thought smirking as he hid the cell out of sight of the camera and leaned Eddie against the wall then settled down next to him with his back to the camera.
He didn't want to risk calling someone not knowing if the camera had audio too so he texted Joe. 'I'm ok but Eddie isn't, need an ambulance ASAP he wont make it much longer. Barry' He pressed send and just hoped that they would get there in time.
Back at the station everyone was trying to find a lead on where Barry and Eddie could be. Joe couldn't contain his panic or his worry knowing that someone had taken his son and his partner, not knowing if they are even alive. He slumped down in his chair and ran his hands down his face in defeat. He wasn't the type of person to give up but this seemed hopeless just like when Barry went into the coma, he tried to be positive but he just hit one dead end after another.
Blaine and Kurt walked into the station with two girls and walked up to Joe.
"Hey is Barry here, he said he would meet us for lunch but he isn't answering his phone. Oh this is Santana and Brittany they are our plus ones for the reunion" Blaine asked when he got close enough. Joe shook the girls hands and shook his head at them.
"No we have no idea where he is. He has been kidnapped along with my partner Eddie. They crashed Eddie's car then took them out of the wreck" Joe said not wanting to sugar coat anything because that wouldn't do any good. The four newcomers faces were lined with shock and worry.
"Oh my god, when did this happen?" Kurt asked when he had taken his hand away from his mouth.
"Earlier today coming back from a crime scene" Joe answered sitting back down in his chair. They had all come to quite like Barry, he was so much different to Sebastian… good different and they were just starting to get to know him and now this happens.
"Look I am sorry if this sounds rude but we really have a lot of work to do. How about I take your number and update you if we find anything" Joe said standing up and seeing them to the door. Blaine gave Joe him number to put into his work phone so he could tell him if they find anything. Joe walked back to his desk and pick up the phone that started ringing signalling he had a text. He looked at the ID and it said Eddie, he quickly opened the message and read it.
'I'm ok but Eddie isn't, need an ambulance ASAP he wont make it much longer. Barry'
Joe frowned at the message, why would kidnappers leave the phone with them? Unless this was the kidnappers luring them into a trap. He was not going to take any chances thoe, he rushed the phone into the captain who read the message and sent Joe with the phone to the tech department who could hopefully find a location through the phone.
It took 5 minutes to successfully get a location and those 5 minutes felt like the longest in the world. As soon as the location had been found most of the on duty officers rushed to their cars after picking up their gear and their guns ready to rescue two of their own. Joe and the captain shared a car and on the ride over Joe called an ambulance just in case the text was real and Eddie really did need am ambulance, but he told them not to use the sirens as not to attract attention to themselves in fear of scaring the kidnappers and doing something rash, that went for all the police cars too. It took 15 minutes for the police to get to the scene, even doing their top speed.
Barry hoped the message had got to Joe and the others and they had not just passed it off as a trap, even then they would still come and Barry knew that. Barry put his hand against Eddie's pulse point and breathed a sigh of relief when he could still feel a pulse, it was weak and thready but it was still there, not for much longer if they didn't get him to a hospital soon. If it wasn't for the camera in the room he would have vibrated the door open by now and they would have been safe but he didn't want to risk being exposed to the whole world by his kidnappers because he was careless. Eddie was starting to burn up and Barry knew that the wound was starting to get infected which just made things even worse.
The blinking light on the camera stopped and camera drooped down so it was facing the ground. Barry stood up and inspected it wondering what had happened to it. All of a sudden shouts and gun shots could be heard from outside the door which made Barry race back to Eddie's side ready to either protect him or hand him over to someone who was going to take him to a hospital, he hoped it would not be the first but he would protect him for the rest of his life if he had to. Situations like this had taught Barry that life is too short not to go after the things you want because you never know how long you have with someone before they are ripped away from you.
The handle rattles then finally clicked as it opened reviling Joe and the captain who ran to Barry and Eddie's side to check they were ok.
"I will tell you everything later but we need to get Eddie to a hospital now. He get slashed with the samurai sword, I patched him up the best I could but he needs the professionals who actually know what they are doing plus the wound has an infection that needs to be treated" Barry said quickly wanting to get to the point that Eddie was first priority.
The captain and Joe carefully lifted Eddie and rushed him out to the awaiting ambulance and Barry claimed into the back beside him before anyone could argue. Normally only family are allowed to ride with the patient but these circumstances changed things. They explained that he would need minor surgery and that what Barry did saved his life. He would have bled out long before they got there if not.
They arrived at the hospital and rushed Eddie into surgery telling Barry he could wait in the waiting room. Barry fidgeted in his chair and paced the room waiting to hear some news. Joe and the captain burst through the doors and made it to where Barry was leaning against the wall drumming his hands together unable to keep still. Joe had texted Blaine to let them know that they had both bed found and that Barry was alright. Joe pulled Barry into a tight hug when he got close enough, tears welling up in his eyes and in Barry's too. Joe had pain like nothing else when Barry had been in the coma and preyed he never felt that again but his fears came to life the moment Barry went missing.
"Anything?" Joe asked guiding Barry to a chair and sitting in the one beside him. Iris arrived a second later putting a hand on Barry's arm in comfort seeing his obvious distress.
"Nothing yet, he has been in there for 20 minutes. They rushed him in as soon as he got here and I have heard nothing since" Barry explained wringing his hands together nervously. Joe took them and made Barry look at him.
"He is going to be fine, you saved him Bar" Joe said with a smile, one that Barry returned sadly.
"Yea but he is still hurt. I couldn't stop that" he said looking down. Joe sighed and gripped Barry's hands a little tighter.
"You cant protect everyone from everything, all you can do is be there to pick up the pieces and put them back together again" Barry smiled again, this time full heartedly because that is exactly what he was going to do. Now he had found out that his big time crush felt the same way and then nearly had him ripped away he was not going to leave his side. The surgical ward door opened and a doctor walked their way.
"Eddie Thawne?" the doctor asked when he reached all nodded silently asking him to tell them about Eddie's condition.
"We removed the old stitching and replaced it surgical stitches, we gave him some pain killers and a shot of antibiotics. He is going to be fine, you can go and see him if you wish. He will be dosed up on pain meds, just a warning" they all nodded again and thanked the doctor before walking in the direction of Eddie's room.
They rounded the corner and saw Eddie sitting up in his bed fiddling with the wire of his heart monitor and tipping his head from side to side. He looked up at them and his eyes lit up.
"Hey guys can you make the beeping stop?" he asked, his voice slightly slurred but with a big smile on his face.
"Sorry no can do, that beeping tells us that you are still alive" Barry said as everyone moved closer to the bed. Iris sat on one chair while Joe sat on the other and Barry sat on the edge of the bed.
"I thought I was going to die" Eddie said as serious as he could which just turned out to end in a giggle.
"But you didn't, your ok. I wasn't going to let you die Eddie" Barry said with sincerity in his voice and a smile in the wounded mans direction.
"Aww isn't he sweet. He is my hero, my knight in shiny armour. Well my knight in cool clothes. Wait you're my adorably, hot, nerdy hero in cool clothes" by the end of the sentence Eddie looked proud of himself for thinking of that and he reached over to take hold of Barry's hand and lace their fingers together, not fully knowing what he was doing because he was high on pain medicine. Without a end thought Barry held on to the hand tight not wanting to let do in fear of the blonde man disagreeing, giving it a little squeeze silently letting him know that he wasn't going to leave any time soon.
Barry looked away fro Eddie and saw Joe with his arms crossed over his chest and his eyebrows raised while Iris had her hands clasped together in front of her with a big smile on her face. Barry could feel Eddie's grip on his hand loosen slightly letting him know that he was soon going to fall asleep. Eddie shuffled into a more comfortable position his head leaning against Barry's leg and still tripping onto his hand which was tucked under his chin, holding it as close as physically possible.
"I meant what I said earlier Barry. You are special and I love everything about you. I am so lucky to have you in my life" Eddie murmured before closing his eyes completely and his breathing evened out indicating he had finally feel to sleep. Barry looked back towards Joe feeling and looking very nervous and he could see Iris behind him still wearing a big grin.
"You need to tell me something Bar?" Joe asked shifting in his chair to get a better look at his son. Barry just scratched the back of his neck and his cheeks flushed red.
"Well we both told mach other of our feelings for each other when we were in that room. I think he told me because he thought he was not going to make it. We haven't had a chance to talk about it yet" Barry explained turning even more red. Iris just squealed and ran over to hug her best friend in congratulations.
"So you finally acted on it, I have seen you two flirt consistently since you woke up from your coma. This is so great" she said still holding on to Barry as tight as she could. Barry nodded and hugged her back the best he could with Eddie still holding onto his hand probably not letting go any time soon. Iris and Joe stayed a little while longer before leaving to go home and get some sleep while Barry insisted on staying to be with Eddie. Joe texted Blaine and told him where Barry was and he could go see him if he wanted to.
Blaine and Kurt knocked on the door of the hospital room before walking in to find Barry still sat on the edge of Eddie's bed only now he had his back leant again the back of the bed and his feet stretched in front of his with his shoes off and Eddie's head in his lap while he played aimlessly with his hair.
"I'm glad you're ok, I heard about what happened" Blaine said taking the seat closest to Barry while kurt grabbed the other one and pulled it close. Barry nodded.
"Yea I am fine can't say the same for Eddie, but he will get better" he said looking towards Eddie's sleeping form. Kurt and Blaine spent 30 minutes talking to Barry about the reunion which was the next day and how exited they all were for it, to see what everyone was like now until visiting times were up and they had to leave. Joe had managed to convince the doctors to let Barry stay overnight so he leant his head against the wall behind him and let sleep take him under.
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