We Are Good

Chapter Twenty One

Eddie was startled awake by a loud noise. He instinctively grabbed beside him, looking for Richie. Eddie didn't have to reach far as Richie's face was directly in front of his. Eddie slowly opened his eyes, squinting at the sunlight beaming through the shades. Richie was still sleeping soundly, the sound not bothering him at all. Someone cleared their throat and Eddie snapped his head in the direction of the sound. Standing at the end of the bed was Dr. Sheldon. Eddie tried to untangle himself from Richie as quickly and quietly as possible.

"Sorry." Dr. Sheldon said going over to Richie's monitors. Eddie nodded apologetically.

"That probably wasn't a good idea." Dr. Sheldon said glancing up from the machines at Richie then to Eddie.

"Sorry." Eddie mumbled fidgeting with his hands.

"It's alright. I understand you're worried, but just take it easy on him for now." He replied writing things down on his clip board then looking up abruptly.

"Yea, sorry he's my best friend." Eddie said looking at Richie.

"Yes well, if that's what we're calling it," He paused writing something else on his clipboard. Eddie furrowed his eyebrows confused and Dr. Sheldon continued not even looking at Eddie. "If we want him to stay healthy I would advise you to stay away from him." Eddie almost flinched at the passive aggressive tone. His words felt like they had a double meaning. "Also, if you're still interested in becoming an emancipated minor I have the paperwork in my office down the hall." And with that he clicked his pen and left the room this time closing the door quietly. Eddie yawned and rubbed his eyes looking at the clock. 7:30 in the fucking morning you have got to be kidding me. Eddie didn't care about Dr. Sheldon, Richie said he was fine and Eddie was tired and cold, so he got back in the bed with Richie. He wiggled his way back into Richie's arms and Richie smirked.

"I'd have to be dead to sleep through all that." Richie mumbled into Eddies hair.

"I was just trying to get comfy." Eddie protested. "It's so early and Dr. Sheldon's mean."

"Oh please," Richie scuffed at Eddies whining. "You're gonna be fine."

"I mean did you hear him? What the fuck?" Eddie asked looking up at Richie. Richie sighed and opened his eyes. His swollen eye wasn't swollen anymore but just very very purple.

"It's too early to yell at someone can I do it later?" Richie said closing his eyes again and Eddie laughed. "He's a stuck up doctor whatever blah blah we knew this already."

"Chee I just," Eddie stopped short and kissed Richie abruptly. Richie opened his eyes and blinked a few times, confusion prominent on his features. "I love you and I miss our room and I want you out of here now. Away from shitty parents and shitty doctors."

"Soon enough I'll bring you back to our sanctuary my prince." Richie mumbled moving a curl out of Eddies eyes.

"I miss being able to do whatever I want to you." Eddie said blushing a bit but keeping his confidence. Richie let's out a shocked and embarrassed laugh. Eddie smirks.

"What-what do you mean?" Richie stuttered out, his blush a bright red underneath his purple cheeks.

"I mean you're all sensitive now, I can't touch you the way I want to." Eddie said raking his eyes over Richie's body. Richie cleared his throat nervously and Eddie loved that he was the one doing the flustering.

"Who says you can't? Sheldon? Fuck Sheldon! I'm fine! Touch away!" Richie rushed out. Eddie laughed and put on of his hands on Richie's cheek and the other in his hair.