This is OUR Year (Chrissy X Eddie)

〰️ Chapter 11 〰️

〰️ Chrissy's Pov 〰️

     I walked out of the Family Video and go home. I sat down to watch a movie and eventually doze off.

     I awoke to the sound of my sister talking on the phone. I rubbed my eyes and began to make my way to the phone.

     " Says it's for you," she said, winking. " He sounds cute. Maybe you should give me his-" I push her playfully and we giggle.

     " Hello?" I say, a slight nervousness in my tone. Hopefully this wasn't Jason.

     " Hey there, it's me Eddie." He says. I roll my eyes and laugh.

     " Of course I know it's you stupid. What's up?" I ask, wrapping my finger around the cord. It became a habit. I smiled at the thought of last night.

     " Well I was wondering if you would want to tag along on a Dungeons and Dragons game? But my uncle's car broke down so I need a ride. But if you can't give me one it's fine! I don't care I'll find someone-" He began to ramble.

     " Eddie I'll give you a ride baby, don't worry," I began. I swear I heard his breath hitch. " What time is it?"

     " I- uhm, it's in thirty minutes, sorry for the short notice." He laughs nervously on the other side of the line. I hum at the idea.

     " Sure! I'll come help you load up real quick. I'll be there in a few!" I yell a small goodbye and hang up. Emilia shook her head and smiled. " What?" I giggle.

     " Just seems like you're happy without Jason." She picks at her nails. I frown at the thought of it. Maybe I wasn't happy with Jason. I look at her and slightly laugh.

     " Yea maybe. He was a cheating backstabber. It was for the best." I say, making my way upstairs. I was ready in a few minutes, just adding a few touch ups to my makeup. I grab the keys off the hook and head out into the cold.

     I arrive to Eddie's trailer, seeing his uncles broken down car and Eddie's van gone. Before I can even go to the door and knock, he come out with a stack of boxes. " Hey Princess," and he opens my car door shoving the boxes in the cramped back seat. " Do you mind helping?" He points to the table as we walk in. It was full of cans of soda and snacks galore. I nod and grab a few bags of candy and chips.

     We finally finished getting everything in the backseat. We head over to the school, and are met with multiple players, including Steve's little munchkin friends who just started high school. The one known as Dustin seemed stoked, fidgeting with his bag and cap. The taller one of the two, who I assume is Mike also seems quite excited, though lesser then Dustin. Eddie smiles at me as he gets out of my car.

     " Hello fellow travelers! Ready for our next big adventure?" Eddie raises his arms in dramatics. I giggle and began to grab some bags from the back, Dustin eagerly helping.

     A gaggle of voices were heard as Eddie begins to talk. " Thanks for helping kiddo. Say, are you Dustin?" I ask, trying to break the silence as we walk towards the school, a teacher waiting at the door.

     He almost looked dumbfounded when I asked. " Yes, I am. And you're Chrissy Cunningham! The head cheerleader. It's a pleasure to meet you." He says formally, offering a hand to shake, his arm shaking with bags of miscellaneous things. I shake it quickly.

     " The pleasure is all mine kiddo." I smile at him and he smiles back. Such a sweet little kid. We begin to unpack the snacks, and unsurprisingly, the set up is in an added on room to the drama department. There was a huge throne like chair at the head of the table, and chairs around it. The table was absolutely clear until Eddie set out boxes at each chair. A huge map like thing was set down in the middle. Eddie motioned me to sit by the thrown and I agreed and took my seat. Everyone introduced themselves to me ( thanks to Eddie threatening them to) and I greeted them in response.

     The game soon began and I was hooked. It was so complex yet, so simple. The story so intriguing and easy to follow. By the time I get it, I began to help make decisions. Eddie and Dustin helped me out, Eddie being the game master and Dustin a player.

     " I think you should attack, you have enough health to take him on again if you fail." I explained to a team member and he nodded in agreement. I hear a scoff behind me and I look behind me. Mike, with his armed crossed, glares at me. Eddie had went to the bathroom while we made a decision, to give us time to make the right one.

     " How come someone who has never played Dungeons and Dragons is allowed to help make decisions on our behalf? It's so stupid. You're just getting special treatment because you're Eddie's bitch." He rolled his eyes and raised his hands in defense. Dustin stared at him, not knowing what to do.

     " You can't just say that shit dude! That's rude, you were like this once! Chrissy is making really good decisions that has probably saved your ass longer than before so shut up!" Dustin exclaims and Mike scoffs again. I held my hands close to my face, I hate this I want out. Just then a door closes. Everyone slowly looks towards the door, Eddie just standing with his head shaking looking at the ground.

     " What did you say to Chrissy, Mike? And don't try to lie." He mumbles loud enough for everyone to hear. A few ' oohs' heard from the group. Mike stiffens.

     " Nothing really, I felt like she was making tough decisions for the team you know?" Mike nervously laughs. Something is off, I can feel it.

     " Wrong answer Wheeler. I was here the whole time," Eddie looks up at Mike, a disappointed look on his face. " Take your game and get out of here. You're done this practice. And don't ever, I mean ever, say Chrissy is ' a bitch'. Don't make me regret not kicking you off the team immediately." He continues. The whole group now focused on Mike. He let out a small squeak of an apology to me and to Eddie and left. I looked at Eddie and he smiled. " Shall we resume my adventures?" Eddie sits in the throne, acting as if nothing happened.

    We continued on with my plan, causing the group to win. We celebrated with pizza and a small hang out after the game, team mates offering to take the equipment to my car for me. Eddie looks at me after the game, walking towards the car. " Good job Princess. If he ever acts out again, I'll make sure he never does again. Plus, he's probably mad because he can't get some of you himself." He poked my side and I jumped away mad, causing him to smile. I laugh and push him.

     I took him home and helped unload the trailer. We hung out in the living room for a few moments. " Hey Eddie," I began. He hummed in response. " I wanted to thank you for sticking up for me. I don't know what I would do without you." I gave him a hug from the back, taking in his scent and feeling him lean into it. I smile against his back and he took my hands and turned around to face me.

     " I will always stick up for you princess," he put a strand of hair behind my ear and smiled. " It's what knights do."

A/N: sorry for not updating for a few days, I've been busy but I hope this chapter doesn't disappoint <3 - Katthebanished