Make a deal With God

Starcourt 2

"I got you angel" Eddie said scooping me up in his arms. "We gotta get her to a hospital" Nancy cried turning to Jonathan.

"Is she okay" Hopper called pushing passed some rubble. I was losing consciousness. Hopper picked me up  "Eddie get your van" Hopper ordered and we left the mall.  The police and investigators announced the accident was due to a busted gas line that caused the fire. A few casualties. Everything kept hidden as usual.

I woke up what felt like hours later staring up at a bright white wall.

"Did I die" I asked aloud Softly. "No baby, you're alive, you're gonna be okay" a voice cooed beside me brushing my hair out of my face. My vision focused. "Eddie" I cried. "I'm right here angel" he said. I gasped. "Billy" I said panicking. "Shhh baby he's okay, you saved him" Eddie said. I winched in pain. "What happened" I said.

Eddie explained what happened.  "Its all over angel you did a great job" he said kissing my forehead. Hopper and my mom came in "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have said such harsh things I love you baby" my mom sobbed. "You saved a lot of people today Lou, you're a hero" Hopper said.  Everyone else stopped by little by little and soon it was just me and Eddie again.

"I was so scared" Eddie admitted. "Everything happened so fast" he said. I reached carefully to touch his face
"I'm okay, I love you" I said. " god i love you so much angel" he said leaning over to kiss me.

"Any idea when I can go home?" I asked the dr when they came to check on me.  "As long as you have someone to care for you and remain on bedrest for 2 wks you can go home today" he said.  "I can care for her" Eddie said and the dr nodded. "2wks sure you won't get tired of me" I joked.  "2wks is nothing compared to the forever I want with you" he smiled.

Hours later I was comfortably in our bed at hoppers cabin. "Comfy?" Eddie asked "I will be just sore" I said.   He handed me my medicine and told me to take a nap.

I woke up a little while later and called my mom to check on Will.

Eddie walked in the room and I slowly sat up my shirt raising slightly. Eddie sat by me and carefully ran his fingers along the healing cut. "Eddie" I said gaining his attention "it'll fade" I said. "Yeah, I know angel, just mad at myself" he said "no why" I said "Because I didn't stop you, I didn't keep you from offering yourself as a sacrifice" he said. "You did try, but this was something I had to do, it's over now though, no more creepy supernatural stuff, we can focus on graduation" I smiled. Eddie kissed my forehead. "Always thinking on the brightside huh" he said.  My phone rang. It was Susan, Billy was awake and asking for me. I hung up.  "Think you can sneak me out" I said
Eddie carried me to his van and used some extra pillows to make me comfortable.

He drove cautiously back to the hospital and we slowly walked to Billy's room. He was sitting up, his face cut and bruised his burned arms under bandages. Guilt washed over me.

"You came" he smiled Softly. I just stood there. I started crying. "I'm sorry you got hurt" I said. "Do not apologize, I'm the one who should be sorry and I am truely" he said. I looked down. "I'm gonna go grab food" Eddie said kissing my forehead and leaving me and Billy to talk. I sat beside him.

"In the room, how much of that talking was you vs the flayer" I asked. Billy looked at me. "I meant what I said, let's not dwell on it though okay" Billy said.  "Something about you pulled me away from that thing,  like you kept me grounded and I just had to say that incase we ya know, died" Billy sighed. "I just want you to know I'm not getting in the way of you and Munson if that's what you're worried about" he chuckled. I smiled. "You're still my best friend" I said as more of a question. "Oh of course I wouldn't go to literal hell and back for anyone else" he laughed.  "Well maybe for harrington" he finished as I laughed.

"What are we doing for Harrington" Eddie smiled coming back with burgers. I told him what was said. "Eh maybe, I'd definitely go for Dustin, love that guy" he smiled. Billy looked between me and Eddie. He faked a yawn. "You should probably get back home and rest" Billy said. Reluctantly I nodded. Wed save the discussion for another day. I gently hugged him and we left.