Ooh, Akron. Fucking fancy there, Rich. I thought we were only at the Toledo, or maybe Cleveland, stage of this relationship.

❪ eddie, in turn, can't help but smile with a huff of laughter. god, he loves seeing rich smile. it's more than enough to smooth any of the panic still lingering in his system. ❫

But, uh, let's see— Mazatlán, Isla Mujeres. You know I don't think I've had a fucking vacation since my honeymoon. ❪ if one could call it a vacation.

still, he grins in response to richie's comment and continues his work on the other hand. soon enough, finishing it as well but keeping a hold of the hand in both of his. ❫

We're gonna go, Rich. You don't need to convince me of anything.