It was halfway through the second movie that Steve made his move. He'd suffered through one gory, bloody-stained horror show, fixed in a cramped position next to Eddie and he wasn't going to wait for this second one to play out. Thankfully, Jonathan had chosen the second film and he'd chosen Say Anything... perfect in Steve's opinion.

Eddie had become restless around the forty-minute mark. He scoffed and rolled his eyes when Steve looked at him questioningly. "She gave him a pen?"

"It's supposed to be sad," Robin hissed. "A parting gift Lloyd can keep to remind him of her."

"I'd rather have a blowjob but maybe that's just me."

Steve snorted, earning himself a smack around the face with a pillow.

"Quiet!"

Both boys settled back with matching grins, studiously avoiding each other's eyes. "He shouldn't try to get her back," Eddie muttered as Lloyd stood on Diane's lawn with a boom box. "She dumped him because of appearances. The pretty rich girl is always embarrassed to be with the poor boy from the stacks."

"Sounds kinda personal." Steve tugged on a lock of Eddie's hair, leaning closer so they didn't disturb Robin again. "Did some pretty rich girl break your heart, Munson?"

"No, but I bet you've broken a few without realising it." Eddie tilted his head up to grin at Steve. "You wouldn't be caught dead at the trailer park."

"Wanna bet?" His hand slid down to cup the back of Eddie's neck. "Maybe I'm not so shallow. I know there's a lot more to you than where you live and the clothes you wear."

Eddie considered him. For a moment there was something like hope flickering in his eyes then he pulled free with a sarcastic smile. "Whatever you say, pretty boy. Bet your parents wouldn't agree."

"Fuck my parents."

"Dude, if you wanna confess your undying love for Eddie, leave the room!" Robin shoved Steve and he fell ungainly to the floor. "And you!" She pointed to Eddie as he started sniggering. "Don't pretend like you haven't been gagging for a bit of Steve for years!"

"Excuse me?!" He asked, seeming offended. "I have never-"

"Guys," Jonathan sat up, looking unimpressed. He'd even paused the film. "Some of us are actually making moves here."

Nancy laughed and shrugged apologetically as Robin groaned. "Sorry."

"Fine, we're leaving," Steve said, red-faced as he grabbed Eddie's hand and dragged him outside.

Eddie didn't seem to mind. He lit a cigarette and offered it to Steve after taking a drag. They passed it back and forth until it burned down. The blue glow from the pool lit up Eddie's face and Steve found himself staring unabashedly, even when he turned and caught him, a sly grin coming over his face.

"See something you like, Harrington?"

"Yeah."

"So... about that confessing your undying love thing?"

He laughed, trying to hide his embarrassment whilst cursing Robin mentally. "How about that gagging for years thing?"

Eddie pulled a face. "I wouldn't say gagging for it but... yeah, you're hot." He stood up straighter, looking at Steve sharply as his arms crossed across his chest. "Think you can stand to be seen with trailer trash like me?"

"Don't say that about yourself. I don't care where you live. Besides, I'd be thrilled to have you." He pushed away from the wall and slowly reached out to Eddie to pull him in, giving him the chance to move away. He didn't and Steve grabbed his arms, stepping closer. "Eds, you're amazing. I've been thinking about this for months, how to tell you, how to word it so you'd believe me. I'd never be embarrassed to be with you."

"We're different."

"Not so different underneath it all, really."

"Steve..." Eddie's eyes flickered with uncertainty. "If this is a joke-"

"It's not. I like you, Eddie Munson." Steve framed his face gently, brushing his hair back to see his face properly. "And I'd really like to kiss you."

All the air seemed to leave Eddie in a sudden whoosh and he nodded. "Yeah, yeah, I'd like that too."

He tasted like smoke and salted popcorn from earlier and something entirely Eddie. Steve was addicted immediately. Eddie pushed him suddenly, his back hitting the wall and he took charge of the kiss as Steve gasped. Fuck, he'd never had to follow someone's lead before, it was making his head spin.

Eddie pulled away first, sounding breathless as he asked, "not gonna give me a pen I hope?"

"How about a blow job?" Steve asked dazedly, eyes focused on Eddie's lips.

"That could be arranged." Eddie hummed and kissed him chastely before smoothing out his shirt. "Let's wait until we're alone, pretty boy. Then I'm all yours."

Steve grinned and happily followed him back inside. When they sat down he slung an arm over the back of the sofa and Eddie didn't hesitate to cuddle close. He caught Robin's eye and winked.

"Finally." She muttered, giving him a sly high five.