Sweetheart........ An Eddie Munson story

Chapter 1: New beginnings

Kali's POV:

It had been around 6 months since Billy died and I was still having nightmares. Every night. Without fail. Every time that I woke up, I felt numb. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't move. It was exhausting.

Physically and mentally exhausting.

I wanted to get better, I really did, but whenever I felt myself feeling happy or excited, I was hit with a pang of guilt. It wasn't my fault that Billy died.

Was it?

"Kali? Sweetheart?" I was so lost in my own thoughts that I hadn't even realised that Eddie had come back into my room "I've made you a coffee" he spoke softly as he placed the mug down on my bedside table. I watched as he slowly crouched down in front of me, brushing a piece of hair behind my ear as he stared into my lifeless eyes. 

It pained me to see Eddie this way. He hasn't changed his clothes in days and his once beautiful, chocolate eyes had now glazed over and had dark circles beneath them. By constantly being stuck in my own mind, I had destroyed the soul of my favourite metal head. I can't do this anymore.

Enough is enough.

I tried my best to sit up, I haven't eaten in a few days and it was starting to show. My limbs felt heavy and it was almost agonising to move. I managed to lift the mug off the table and bring it to my lips. I never knew coffee could taste so good. 

I let out a hum as the hot liquid fell down the back of my throat, "mm, thanks Eds" I mumbled as I took another sip before setting the cup back down. Eddie sent me a weak smile before standing up and moving himself to the edge of my bed. 

"Don't you have school today Eds?" I returned his weak smile as he looked over at me. God, he had the most beautiful eyes and his smile was intoxicating. I don't know when it happened, but ever since new years, I had fallen in love with my best friend. There was something about him that made me feel safe and cared for and it wasn't just me but Juliet had warmed up to him more then anyone else in our little group. 

Eddie sat himself down on the bed in front of me but kept his gaze on the floor as he spoke "yeah, but-" his gaze shifted over to me, sending shivers down my spine as his chocolate brown eyes met with mine. He let out a sigh before speaking again "I don't mind skipping, you know, if you want me to?".

I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face. I'd love to spend the day with him, getting high and watching whatever shit was on TV but if we ever wanted to leave Hawkins and make it big, he needed to graduate. 

I shook my head at him and placed my hand on his knee "kinda need you to graduate Ed's. Otherwise we'll be stuck in this shithole forever" he let out a deep laugh causing me to laugh in return. 

His laugh was like music to my ears and I could never tire from hearing it.

"fine I'll go" he spoke as he turned his gaze back on me "but only if you eat something" I rolled my eyes at him as I threw the comforter back. I tried to stand but as soon as my feet hit the floor I felt lightheaded. 

Shit.

If it wasn't for Eddie's lightening fast reflexes, I would've for sure hit the floor but thankfully he caught me. He gently placed me back on the bed before, once again, crouching down in front of me "stay here sweetheart, I'll make you some food" he placed a kiss on my forehead before jogging his way out towards the kitchen. 

I sat with my back against the headboard and continued drinking my coffee as I waited for Eddie to return. My mind began to wander as I waited. I thought back to Christmas day and how I wasn't really in the mood for celebrating but I had to put on a happy face because it was Juliet's first Christmas and boy, did Eddie and Uncle Wayne go all out.