❪ although it is hard to be put on the spot with that question, eddie feels more awkward to just be sitting here with his hand held out to richie. the question is a good one though because he knows he's being vague, half-hearten answering the question when rich had been so open with him without a second thought.

and, so, he breathes in and swallows lightly. ❫

It means I wanna be someone you'd want to spend your life with. ❪ he says softly but with earnest. ❫ Someone to yell at you when you don't put your dishes in the dishwasher, someone to have dinner with every night. I want to sleep beside you and be happy knowing that I'd never lose you.