Breaking Gates

Chapter 6

"Called it." Dustin chimed, already picturing the two together.

"You have my support." Gareth offered, with Jeff agreeing quickly.

"That makes sense." Lucas sighed, Erica had already hinted that Ally liked the metal head, though he had thought she was joking at the time.

"Why?" Mike whined.

"What do you mean, why?" She asked, almost offended.

She wouldn't stand for anyone insulting Eddie, even her honorary brother.

"I mean why would you ask it like that, I don't want to help you seduce someone, that is just wrong." He amended, cringing at the thought.

"Look here Michael, I had to deal with you and El making out every damn day, driving you out there and then picking you up, then I had to deal with how miserable you were when she dumped your ass, and then more lovey dovey shit when she took your ass back. So, if I am asking you to help me hook up with the sweetest, funniest guy I've ever met, then you better fucking agree." Ally warned, knowing she got her point across when he swallowed and gave her a thumbs up.

"So, Eddie is already pretty smitten with you, and other than a few of his kinks I can't really think of anything else you could do, other than stay close to him." Gareth offered, watching the three boys turn red at the mention of kinks.

"Case in point, he hasn't asked for his jacket back, even though it is the only one he owns. He likes seeing it on you because it marks you as his, he likes stuff like that. I wouldn't call him possessive but he has definitely confessed to enjoying the idea of his girl wearing his clothes." Jeff added.

"Ok, I can do that." Ally declared; fists clenched as she amped herself up.

"He also likes physical contact, which I'm sure you've noticed already." Gareth pointed out, reminding her of how they had linked their pinkies in class.

"I'm curious, what was it about Eddie that caught you attention in the first place?" Lucas asked, wondering just when this crush had begun.

"His voice." The answer was quick, no hesitation.

"He was always loud, speaking his mind in a way I wish I could. Then I started noticing how he never once wavered in his likes, from how he dressed to the music he loves, no matter what anyone had to say, he remained true to himself. Without thinking, I started paying more attention to him, until seeking him out became second nature. Though I never thought he would talk to me first." Ally offered, a soft smile on her lips.

Although she could have gone into greater detail as to the other aspects of the metal head she was beginning to love, such as his hands, smile, eyes and laugh, she wanted to spare her little brothers some embarrassment. Gathering up their stuff the group got ready for their next class. Parting ways with excited chatter about the first meeting of the year, and promises to meet outside the drama room.

Ally sat down at the study hall, making sure to leave room for when Eddie joined her, notebooks and pieces of paper scattered around her, music playing softly. She hadn't thought much of him running off to handle a deal before lunch was over, in fact, she was grateful. It had felt so good to make her intentions clear to the group, and their support meant the world to her. Smiling a little brighter, she started sketching.

"I am so sorry I'm late." Eddie wheezed, sliding into the seat next to her. His face was flushed and a sheen of sweat settled across his forehead.

"Jesus, did you run all the way through school?" She asked, eyeing him in concern.