Trial By Hellfire

Chapter 9 - The Housewarming Party

I woke up the next morning still lying in Eddie's arms. I smiled, happy to know that the events of last night were not just part of an amazing dream, but that they actually happened. I looked up at him, listening to his soft snores for a minute of two, although I could have laid there in that bed with him for an eternity. He made me feel safe and loved. But, I had a party to prepare for. I started to wriggle out of my new-found love's arms, being gentle as to not wake up. It was then that I heard the door unlock and open. Shit. My parents aren't supposed to be home until Tuesday, so it must be Steve. I changed into some pajamas, since both Eddie and I were still wearing our clothes from yesterday. I walked to the top of the step to see who just walked in. Thank god I was right. Steve and Robin walked in with party decorations while quietly bickering about something, probably Steve trying to convince Robin to invite Vickie to the party tonight.

"What're you guys doing here so early?" I asked, nearly scaring Robin to death, which made Steve and I laugh.

"Jesus H. Christ Lizzie!! You nearly gave me a heart attack." Robin said as she clutched her chest.

"What are you doing up so early?" Steve asked, starting to make his way up the stairs.

"Early? It's almost 10 AM!" I rushed down the stairs to meet Steve, not wanting him to see that I had Eddie in my bed. I knew Eddie and I never did anything last night, but Steve being as protective as he was, would get the wrong idea and most likely beat the that out of Eddie; which was the last thing I wanted.

"Yeah, but it's spring break!! Sleep in for once!!"

"Steve, I did sleep in!! Sleeping in to me doesn't mean sleeping the whole day away, like it does for you!" Steve and Robin laughed, both knowing I was right.

"Hey Lizzie? Is it okay if I use your bathroom?" Robin looked at me.

"Yeah of course. I'll walk upstairs with you." Robin and I made our way up the stairs and into my bedroom, which was the master. As I opened the door, I realized that I had forgotten to warn Robin not to scream. "LI-" I covered her mouth before I shoved her inside and closed the door.

"Okay, first, Eddie is still sleeping so we need to be quiet. Second, I don't want Steve knowing he spent the night here. Or at least spent the night in the same bed as me. Okay?" I whispered. Robin nodded as I took my hand away from her mouth, revealing a giant grin on her face.

"Oh. My. God. Eddie Munson? You like EDDIE MUNSON? I KNEW IT!" She whisper-yelled.

"Shhhh." I laughed quietly. I told Robin everything about our date last night, even the part about Eddie saying he'll wait until I'm ready and even asking me to be his girlfriend.

"Awwwww." I heard Eddie move around. I turned to look at him already awake and staring at me.

"Good morning, beautiful. Oh, hi.... Robin?" Eddie said with his eyes half open.

"Hi! Good morning!!" Robin said in her, always cheerful voice.

"Robin. I need a favor." I told Robin and Eddie the plan. Once Robin was done in the bathroom, she would have Steve drive her back to her place pretending she forgot something that she needed now and I would have Eddie act as if he just pulled up when they got back.

"It's fool proof. Steve will never know that Eddie spent the night and won't possibly mame my new boyfriend." Robin finished what she had to do and then headed downstairs. I looked over at Eddie, still laying on my bed and couldn't help but smile. "You're staring." I said while blushing.

"I'm sorry I can't help it. You're the most gorgeous person I've ever laid my eyes on." He said, letting lose one of the biggest grins, revealing his dimples. He pulled me in closer to him.