Sad and sweet
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When Steve got home from work he saw Eddie curled up on the couch in their silent apartment. Steve kicked his shoes off and walked over to him. He bent down to see Eddie's eyes open but his eyelashes and cheeks wet. His stomach immediately dropped "Ed's what's wrong are you okay?" He pulled Eddie up from under his arms. "I'm okay, just had a long day." Steve just pulled him close and held him.
"It's okay now. I'm here. I've got you." Eddie's chest heaved and he wrapped around Steve tighter. He couldn't help the quiet sob that followed even if he wanted to. He buried his face in the crook of Steve's neck into his sweater. The sting of tears falling from his eyes felt surreal.
"I love you so much baby" Steve whispered. Eddie felt warm and just just closed his eyes tighter the same way his arms tightend around Steve. The collet of Steve's sweatshirt grew damp but he didn't care. He also didn't need Eddie to say it back to know that he did.
Steve slowly rocked them as Eddie cried. He twirled Eddie's hair in his fingers and rubbed his back with his other hand. Eddie's cries were quiet but deep.
He loved him so much. It's always been this way. Eddie sniffled a but and his breathing slowed down to a more controlled pace. Steve kissed the top of his head and Eddie pulled back so he could look at him.
"I'm sorry", "Baby don't be sorry it's okay to cry" Steve reassured him. "I love you too." Eddie smiled ever so lightly.
They readjusted to a laying position where Steve cradled Eddie with his whole body. They both fell asleep to the sound of eachothers breathing. Steve woke up first, it was dark outside now and he was hungry. He propped himself up with one arm and pressed small kisses to Eddie's jaw and cheek.
Eddie stirred a bit but surely smiled as his eyes peeked open. "Thank you Stevie,"
"For what?" Steve cocked his head slightly.
"For loving me" Eddie whispered.
