[ Eddie winces as her fingers gently brush his cheek. It's not just the pain, but fear, too. Like if she touches him or he touches her, Mrs. Cunningham and Jason are going to materialize out of thin air to throw him out for another round of getting his ass kicked in the parking lot. He's worried enough about having to face him and his minions at school come Monday, let alone being caught by them on his own.
Still, when she holds his hand in hers, he can't will himself to let go. Especially not when it makes her smile. ]
I'm sorry. I wouldn't have left if they didn't make me. Though I probably shouldn't stay too long if I don't wanna end up in the hospital too.
[ He follows her lead and perches on the very edge of her bed, taking a deep breath. It's embarrassing that he couldn't defend himself or even just run, but he'd been caught completely off guard. Hell, even if he was prepared for it, he doubts he could take Jason in a fight. ]
Damn. How'd you guess? Hey, it's really not as bad as it looks, I promise.
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Still, when she holds his hand in hers, he can't will himself to let go. Especially not when it makes her smile. ]
I'm sorry. I wouldn't have left if they didn't make me. Though I probably shouldn't stay too long if I don't wanna end up in the hospital too.
[ He follows her lead and perches on the very edge of her bed, taking a deep breath. It's embarrassing that he couldn't defend himself or even just run, but he'd been caught completely off guard. Hell, even if he was prepared for it, he doubts he could take Jason in a fight. ]
Damn. How'd you guess? Hey, it's really not as bad as it looks, I promise.