❪ as it turns out separation anxiety is a absolutely a thing.

once they return from their vacation, they return to their normal lives with them both returning to work. yet it was still hard going from seeing someone at every literal moment to long bouts of absences because he was stuck in the office or rich was off on a tour.

it's around three-and-a-half weeks into the latest two month long stint that eddie sits up in bed, says "fuck it" and books a plane ticket to chicago. rich is busy with getting ready for his show this weekend, he knows and although he thinks about showing up at his hotel for that surprise he ultimately decides once more to fuck it. so with help from richie's manager (who, he finds, seems to enjoy a good joke too), he decides instead to just set up in his green room and relax until richie shows up.

and he'll still be relaxing whenever he does roll around, getting mighty comfy on the couch and idly flipping through a magazine ❫

You know, I gotta say that I'm almost surprised by the bouquet made entirely of miniature alcohol bottles. Is it an engagement present?

❪ no "hey, surprise" or "i missed you" just neat little comments like he's supposed to be here. ❫