❝here i go again on my own, going down the only road i've ever known. like a drifter, i was born to walk alone, and i've made up my mind. i ain't wasting no more time, but here i go again.❞
song of the chapter: daydreams about night things by ronnie milsap
CHAPTER TWENTY (! daydreams about night things !)
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*3 & 1/2 weeks later. MADELYN POV
"Are you sure that I look okay?" I ask Alora as I'm pacing back and forth in my bedroom. "I mean, I don't want Eddie to think-"
"Maddie, I need you to listen to my next words very carefully." Alora grabs my shoulders gently, forcing me to stop and look at her. "Eddie is absolutely head over heels for you, I know for a fact he won't care that you're wearing jeans. You just need to take a few deep breaths and relax, you and Eddie are gonna have a great time tonight. You look perfect Mads, I wouldn't tell you that if I didn't believe it."
"Do you know what Eddie has planned?" I ask, and Alora just shrugs.
"Maybe, all I'm allowed to say is that I think you'll like it." Alora replies, and I just groan.
"You're the worst."
I'm barely able to hear the doorbell ring downstairs, causing my eyes to widen.
"Remember what I said." Alora tells me as she opens my bedroom door. "Deep breathes and relax, alright? Now go get 'em tiger."
Alora practically shoved me out into the hallway, frowning when I pause at the top of the staircase.
"Oh my- just go!" Alora whispers, lightly nudging my arm. "Have fun!"
I give Alora a small wave as I'm making my way downstairs, not able to stop myself from grinning when I see Eddie talking to Amelia and Dad.
"You promise that you'll take care of our girl and keep her safe?" Dad asks Eddie, causing me to roll my eyes.
"Dad, we're only going on a date." I say, causing everyone to look over at me. "It's not like we're getting married."
"Wow..." Eddie trails off, currently beaming from ear to ear. "You look, um, you look amazing Mads."
"Make sure to be back here before it gets too late, alright?" Amelia says, prompting Eddie and I both to nod. "Have fun you two."
• • •
"I have to ask, did Alora help you cook at all?" I ask Eddie, who just shrugs.
"Kind of. She's been teaching me how to make the basic stuff along with a few of your favorite things, that way I could surprise you tonight." Eddie explains, and I just smile. "What?"
"Eddie Munson, you are possibly the most heartfelt guy that I have ever met."
Eddie grins, leaning over and giving me a quick kiss on the cheek. "I'm glad I could make you happy with the most basic dinner Mads, but there's still one thing we have to do."
I watch with a raised eyebrow as Eddie gets to his feet, walking over to his van and coming back a short while later with a small radio in hand.
"Your sister also told me that you liked to dance, so..." Eddie trails off, carefully helping me to my feet.
*short beginning instrumental*
I pull Eddie in for another quick kiss, causing the tall brunette to begin blushing. "Thank you."
I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon, and while my hands make a living, my mind's home loving you. I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon, and every night, you make my daydreams come true.
Eddie twirls me around, a smile beginning to creep its way onto my face.
"Who knew you were such a good dancer?" I ask Eddie, and he just chuckles.
"I'm full of surprises Mads, in case you haven't figured it out."
Well all day long while I'm working in town, time slows down to a crawl. When I'm not thinking about you, I'm checking the clock on the wall. Then it's goodbye factory and hello loving, there's a smile across my face. 'Cause I'm back in the arms of your sweet love, where my thoughts have been all day.
I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon, and while my hands make a living, my mind's home loving you. Yes, I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon, and every night, you make my daydreams come true.
Wow, I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon, and while my hands make a living, my mind's home loving you. Yes, I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon, and every night, you make my daydreams come true.
Yeah, every night you make my daydreams come true.
Eddie pulls me in for one last kiss as the song ends, dipping me backwards ever so slightly.
"You just might be the best thing that's ever happened to me." Eddie says, his forehead resting against mine. "I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have you Mads."
"I don't know where I'd be without you, Eddie Munson."
