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

Chapter 3: Blessing

Kali's POV:

After this mornings events, I was feeling vulnerable, to say the least. I didn't feel comfortable being by myself for even a second, so I ended up spending the rest of the school day sat in the woods with Eddie.

We had spent the last couple of hours chatting about anything and everything "hey Ed's?" I spoke as I turned to look at the metal head beside me "yes sweetheart?" a light shade of pink spread over my cheeks as he smiled down at me. 

That damn smile was going to be the death of me.

"Do you mind if we go and see Juliet?" Eddie let out a small chuckle at my question, which made me shoot him a questionable look "of course I don't mind, I'd love to see my little blue" I couldn't help but smile at the mention of Juliet's nickname.

Juliet had definitely inherited Billy's ocean blue eyes and they were more beautiful than anyone could've ever imagined, she may have been a smaller version of me but there was no doubt in anyone's mind whose child she was when they looked into those crystal eyes.

The Hargrove's had strong genes I can tell you that much.

Eddie's POV:

I had barely parked the van before Kali flew out of the door, running towards Susan's trailer. I couldn't help but smile as I watched her lift Juliet from Susan's arms and rock her from side to side, peppering kisses all over her face.

I had called Susan from the school parking lot to let her know that we'd be stopping by. I was hoping Max would be at home too considering we didn't leave the woods until it started to get dark but I guess she'd gone out with friends or something from what Susan had told me.

It warmed my heart to see Kali like this, there was nothing she wouldn't do for her child and I adored her for it.

Kali was perfect, she was everything I had wanted since middle school but, as you already know, I could never find the balls to admit that to her. I let out a sigh and shook my head, clearing my thoughts before shutting off the van and making my way over to Kali.

Susan smiled over at me as I got closer to the three of them. I returned her smile before shooting my gaze back over to my two favourite girls. God I loved them both so much it hurt. I could see the pain in Susan's eyes as she watched the three of us interact. I know it should be Billy here with them but I really hope she's knows that, although I'd never replace Billy nor would I want to, I would always be here for the girls.

Always.

Kali's POV:

I placed one last kiss on Juliet's head before passing her over to Eddie, his smile growing wider as he looked into my babies eyes "hey beautiful blue" he cooed, rocking her back and forth. 

Jesus, my heart can't take any more sweet moments like this.

Ever since her birth, Eddie had been fascinated by Juliet, it was as if she was his and he absolutely adored her. I felt a tear roll down my cheek as I watched Juliet's small hand wrap around Eddie's finger. There was no mistaking it.

I was in love with Eddie Munson.

We all made our way inside the trailer, Eddie quickly taking a seat on the couch as he held Juliet's tiny body close to his. I smiled over at the pair of them before turning and heading towards the kitchen. I felt guilty when I realised that Susan had been watching the entire time.

"Be right back Ed's" I smiled as I quickly pushed Susan towards one of the bedrooms. If anything was to ever happen between me and Eddie, I didn't want Susan to be blind sided by it. She needed to know my feelings, even if Eddie didn't.

"Kali, honey, what's wrong?" Susan spoke softly while I nervously paced back and forth. How was I supposed to tell her that I was in love with Eddie? This would break her heart. I felt Susan rest her hands on my shoulders and as soon as I looked into her eyes, the tears began to fall.

I couldn't form any words, no matter how hard I tried.

Susan pulled me in for a hug and gently stroked my head, shushing me as I sobbed against her shoulder "it's okay honey, I know you love him" I'm sorry, what?! 

I pulled back from the hug to look into Susan's eyes, "how?" I managed to mutter, furrowing my brows out of confusion. Susan smiled at me as she wiped the tears that still rested on my cheeks "oh honey, I've seen the way you look at him" she pushed a piece of hair behind my ear "it's the same way I used to look at Neil, the same way that Billy looked at you and the same way you looked at Billy".

Well, fuck. Here come the tears again.

"I want you to be happy honey, you deserve nothing but happiness after everything you've been through and if Eddie makes you happy then you have my blessing. Billy wouldn't want you to be alone in this world and although I know he would want to be the one standing beside you for the rest of time, I also know that Munson was a close second" we both let out a chuckle as we thought of Billy.

I knew that she was right, ever since his death we had grown a lot closer. She became the mother I never had and she was there for me through everything. After a while she even started to love Eddie as if he was her own son, there wasn't anything she wouldn't do for either of us.

After a few more tears and hugs, we decided we should head back into the living room. The scene that we saw when we left the bedroom was the cutest thing. Eddie had fallen asleep with Juliet laid on his chest and I honestly felt like my heart was about to explode. I couldn't stop staring and smiling at them.

Susan, however, took the opportunity to snap a picture of the pair of them and handed it to me as it developed. I slipped the picture into my pocket and slowly made my way towards Eddie, trying not to wake him as I took Juliet from his arms and handing her to Susan "would you mind putting her to bed for me?" I smiled, placing a soft kiss to Juliet's forehead before looking back at Susan, who just smiled and nodded at me before making her way over to Juliet's room.

I turned back to face the metal head that was passed out on the couch. It may sound creepy but I could spend hours just watching him sleep, I've never seen him look so at peace. He was beautiful.

I slowly made my way over to Eddie, I gently brushed some hair out of his face as I sat myself down on his lap "Eddie" I spoke softly trying to wake him "darling it's time to get up" Eddie started to stir, he opened one of his eyes and smiled over at me before wrapping his arms around my waist "Eddie, darling, its time to go home" I could see the light shade of blush cover his cheeks when I called him darling. 

God, he was so cute when he blushed.

Since it didn't seem like Eddie wanted to move anytime soon, I rested my head against his chest, the gentle rhythm of his heartbeat was slowly sending me to sleep and the way his arms were wrapped around me made me feel safe. 

For the first time since Billy died, I felt happy. Truly happy that is.

I heard Susan emerge from Juliet's room and just as I was about to move, I felt something soft be placed over the two of us. This woman was an angel I swear. I heard her retreat back to her room and it didn't take long before I was drifting back to sleep.