Maybe He's Perfect. [Eddie Munson]

Chapter 10: Arcade

March 21st, 1986

Eddie arrived at the Arcade just before Nick to find Dustin already waiting for them inside. "Hey guys!" exclaimed Dustin as they walked in. "Where have you been? I'm reclaiming my dig dug championship." Nick chuckled a bit while covering his mouth with the back of his hand. Eddie found that, adorable.

Just then, Nick took Eddie by the wrist and started to drag him off to play games with a smile. "Cmon, I swear I can beat Dragons Lair~" he enthused while doing so. Eddie scoffed, "No way, ford." "yes way, Munson"

They laughed as Nick tried again and again to defeat Dragons Lair, but just couldn't do it. "See, I told you there's no way." Eddie teased. "shush, I still got time."

Before they knew it, hours had passed. They had gotten so caught up in talking, and laughing, and playing games that they had forgotten to check the time. It didn't really matter to them anyways. They were having fun.

After a few more games and definitely more laughter, they decided that Dustin needed to go home and go to sleep. "Man, but I'm not even tired yet." Dustin laughed. "Yeah but you're a freshman. don't you have like, a test or something coming up?" retorted Eddie. Dustin sighed, "I guess, I do have an algebra test after spring break. And I should probably study my Latin, I don't want to ask Suziepoo to change my grades again" Eddie snorted and ruffled Dustin's hair and boasted jokingly, "Yeah man, see, I know what I'm talking about."

The two men said goodbye to their younger friend, exclaiming about how they needed to go to the arcade again soon. Dustin got on his bike and slowly rode out of sight, off to his house.

"Hey," Nick spoke up, "are you still free as of right now?" Eddie looked at him curiously. "Why yes I am, Mr. Ford. What's up?" Quickly, Nick asked, "Do you want to come over to my place?" Eddie flushed a bit at this. "Oh? What are you suggesting, Nicholas Ford?" he teased. Nick simply gave him a small giggle and then walked towards the cars. "Are you coming or not, Munson?"

Eddie almost tripped trying to get over to his van. "Lead the way, dear. I'll follow you."