Running Towards A Place

Eddie's POV

"3, 2, 1, happy new year!" The party erupted with cheers and applause as fireworks sprayed across the vast horizon. The colors sparkling as they crackled and whizzed above the Vegas skyline, filling the blackness with color.
"Happy new year baby!" Brandon turned to me with a beautiful smile on his lips.
"Happy new year Bran" I replied before brushing my lips against his. Enjoying them softly press against mine, tasting the Coca Cola on his tongue as we lost ourselves momentarily.
"Hey lovebirds!" We broke away form one another, interrupted by a familiar voice. "Let me in kids!" Ronnie looped his arms around us, pulling us into a warm hug. "Happy new year you two!" he announced before planting a kiss on each of our cheeks. Brandon childishly wiped his cheek instantly with the back of his hand.
"Happy new year Ron" I replied, placing a kiss on his cheek.
"I love you Ed, you've completed this lil softie" Ron slurred his words slightly, amusing Brandon and I. "I've always wanted a lil sister" he admitted, blinking heavily.
"I've always wanted a big brother" I laughed in return, earning chuckles all round.
"Take it easy Ron" Brandon patted Ronnie's shoulder in brotherly fashion as he swayed between us.

It wasn't long after Ron's display of affection that we began saying our goodbyes. One set of goodbyes at a time, we eventually made it back to the car.
"Hungry?" Brandon asked, as we simultaneously clicked our seatbelts
"Hmm" I replied, relaxing into the comfort of the leather seat, finally giving my legs a rest.
"Fancy tacos?"he pressed, pulling us out of the secure car park.
"Will they be open?" I wondered, my brows knitting together in confusion.
"This is Las Vegas darling, everything's 24/7" Brandon sassed confidently, making me giggle. On the way back to Dean's place, we made a pit stop at a taco place. The place was empty so we enjoyed our greasy but tasty as hell delicacy in peace. We were like a pair of teenagers, sat in a booth, tucked away in the corner. 3am tacos were something else.
"Come on, let's get you to bed" Brandon offered me his hand as he stood up from the booth, noticing the tiredness in my eyes. I accepted and took his hand, feeling his strength pull me to my feet with ease. Back in the comfort of the passenger seat, a hum of the radio in the background, my fingers entwined with Brandon's free hand, I drifted in and out of sleep. "Come on sleeping beauty, 5 minutes and you can sleep all you like" Brandon encouraged me out of his truck, offering a strong hand. With his arm looped around my waist, we made our way up to Dean's apartment.

When we finally reached his apartment, I collapsed onto the bed, full of tacos, I was more than ready for sleep. I laid flat out on the bed while Brandon pulled off his clothes and readied himself for bed. "My darling you can't sleep like that" I heard Brandon chuckle. Reluctantly I sat up and began the challenge of getting changed into pajamas. When he realized this was going to take a while, I felt his fingers graze my skin as he unbuckled my brace and helped me get out of my clothes, replacing them with comfier shorts and a band tee. "Now let's sleep" he spoke, before pulling me into him, my back against his chest, our hands clutching one another's, I felt him plant a firm kiss on my shoulder.
"I love you Bran" I mumbled, bringing a hand up to my lips to plant a kiss on the back of his smooth hand before I allowed myself to give in to sleep.
"I love you too Ed" he responded, nestling into me.

/—/—/—/—/— A Month Later —/—/—/—/—/

A month has gone by and my knee is significantly better. The swelling was going down and the definition between my muscles was returning which was very pleasing. I had weekly physio to ensure I was giving my knee the best chance at healing. Now I had my independence back as I could walk about quite a bit more without being so tired, and I could also drive again. So, on Saturday's I took myself off to watch the girls play soccer and then I headed off to physio whilst Brandon went into the studio or did band things.