[Things had been different since their getaway, more intense in the best of ways but relaxed where it counted. On the weeks Richie wasn't working he could just lie in Eddie's arms morning til night not doing anything but talking, watching TV, simple stuff you only read about in novels for bored housewives.

The fact that he flew out from LA meant everything to him and Richie steals another kiss, something softer than the last before leaning into the embrace fully.]

Fine, no spotlights, but I'm gonna tell the whole audience that I've loved you since the 6th grade. Really get into our tragic romance.