One true love | Eddie Munson

10 : H A I L E Y

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I woke up in Eddie's arms, in my room, in my bed. I slipped away from his hold and rubbed my head, the light coming from my open curtains, making my headache even worse. I barely remembered what happened yesterday, I remembered that I got really drunk, broke up with Peter, and Eddie brought me home. I also remember throwing up on his shoes, him cleaning me up and him getting me to eat. He should give a pat on the back because nobody else manages to do that.

I'll get him a new pair of shoes when I go into town today, hopefully I'll be able to get the same ones. I looked over at him, he curled into himself taking over the rest of my blanket, his hair a mess all over his face, and he snored softly like a little cat. It was cute.

I got up gently to not move the bed as much, and got some clothes so I could shower because I smelled absolutely horrid. I took a long hot shower, to clear my mind from last night and to think clearly about everything. I'm quitting cheer, or at least I am if I'm not off for drinking at that party. After my shower I heard my mom leaving for work. She was getting rides from her friend Joyce who worked nearby. I was happy seeing my mom talk to someone who wasn't me.

I got dressed in a Purple Rain t-shirt my mom had gotten me a couple months ago. It is my favorite song currently and the shirt was way too big on me, but mom got it from a guy who was selling them for cheap. I'm pretty sure I've worn it too many times already, but it was a comfy shirt that was literally three sizes too big on me and basically swallowed me whole, and I put on a pair of sweats that were also too big on me.

I walked out of the bathroom and went to my room looking for my brush which had made its way under my bed. Do I know how? No, but there it was covered in my hair. I got up from the floor bumping my head hard on my bed because I forgot to duck. Eddie opened his eyes and took a deep breath before sitting up and rubbing his eyes. He looked around forgetting he was in my room. I walked over to sit on the floor in front of my mirror to brush my hair, I cleaned it before brushing through my knotted wet hair. I wasn't about to brush through my clean hair with a dirty brush.

"You sleep alright?" A deep raspy voice came from behind me

I turned to make sure it was still Eddie because it barely sounded like him. Was it hot? Fuck yeah and the fact that he asked made it even better.

"Mhm" I smiled softly, and I felt my face begin to feel hot and I looked in the mirror, it was bright red, "Want to go out for breakfast?" I asked

"Oh um- sure" He cleared his throat, the raspiness in his voice going away, "Where are we going?"

"The diner my mom works at," I smiled, "They have the best waffles"

"Hm, can't argue with waffles." He smiled, "Mind if I go home?"

I looked at him, "Leaving already?"

"Just gonna change, and brush my teeth and hair," He looked at me, "You can come with me if you'd like."

"Okay." I smiled and got up, getting my shoes on, "I'm sorry for throwing up on your shoes yesterday."

"It's alright, you had to get it all out of your system." He chuckled softly, "Hope your feeling better than yesterday."

"Yep, much better." I put my brush away and looked at him, "Ready?"

I walked out first and looked for his shoes, which weren't there any more. "Shit."

"Well, I guess I'll have to get a pair later." He shrugged it off and continued off to his trailer.

I wonder if my mom took them to get cleaned, or if she threw them away. I checked our trash cans quickly before catching up with Eddie. They weren't there. He held the door open for me, letting me go in first. I sat on the couch waiting for him. I looked around his apartment, it was much cleaner than the last time I came over. Eddie didn't take long to get ready, about twenty-five minutes.