Every Bittersweet Step

Chapter 16

****Eddie's POV****

I sat down on the bench of yet another fitting room while Lu tried on what had to be the millionth sun dress. Ever since finding out about Syd and Steve's little sex adventure she has been this pretty little ball of rage... I'm glad it's not aimed at me but Jesus H. Christ I can only take so many trips to the mall. I miss band practice enough and now I'm going all these mall trips, and buying make up... I love to hang out with her, but I need a six pack, a joint, and a metal magazine... I sighed and then straightened up when I saw my Pink Princess walk out of the dressing room and up to me,

"What do you think?!" She smiled as she twirled.

If this were any other day I'd be losing my mind and pushing her into that damn dressing room like I did on day one of her emotional distress. It's been about a week since the two have spoken to each other. Lu won't hear anything Syd has to say and Syd is about to give up trying and she's driving Steve up the wall from what he's told me... And honestly, I feel bad for the guy. He got the short end of the stick. His little sister and her best friend... His girlfriend is in the middle of a fight... I smiled as I looked up at my beautiful girlfriend,

"I think it looks absolutely amazing, Princess. I like how it flares out when you twirl."

I'm starting to run out of things to say when she models for me... Though I'm never gonna complain if my drop dead gorgeous girlfriend wants to try on short dresses for me. I reached out and put my hands on her hips, bringing her close and running my hands up her body.

She smiled as she draped her arms over my shoulders, "Should I get this one?"

"Yes, Princess." I grinned, "The pink flowers look cute."

"Maybe we can go on a picnic and I'll wear it!"

"Sounds amazing, Princess." I smiled.

I have to call Steve and see if he can help me Parent Trap the girls... I love hanging out with Lucy but I also need to hang out with the guys... I followed Lu up to the counter but I refused to let her buy the dress, so I did, and held her bag as we walked out hand in hand.

"Thank you, Baby, but I can buy my own dresses." She smiled.

"I know you can, but you shouldn't have to." I smiled as I kissed her cheek.

"You spoil me, Eddie."

I shrugged, "It's my job."

We climbed into the van and she buckled up, happily sitting in the passenger seat and waiting for me to start driving.

"Have you spoken to-"

"No." She snapped and crossed her arms.

"She's your best friend, Sweetheart... You gotta talk to her sometime..."

"No I do not." She snapped, "I will speak to her if I-"

"You miss her, Lucy..." I sighed.

She looked at me, surprised, "I-"

"She is your best friend..." I repeated.

"Look Eddie, if I wanna speak to that Jezebel, I will do it on my own! Her Sexcapades are her business but she doesn't have to bring my brother into it!" She hissed.

I nodded, "I agree but he was also a consenting party..." I hummed.

"He's in trouble too! But he's my brother..."

I nodded and decided to drop the subject altogether before I ended up on her shit list too. I took her home, walking her up to the door and gently pushing her hand away as she tried to put her key in the lock.