( There is a quiet moment when Eddie looks up at Richie with a soft look. Because, yeah, okay— he gets it and maybe he hadn't seen it as a kid but perhaps he was too busy being upset that Richie couldn't see how bad he had it for him. )

Lucky to have danced with you even with toes getting stomped on.

( Another smile appears as he tightens his grip slightly. )

Oh, yeah? Honestly I think he would've just been happy to have you looking at him as more than just a friend.