(Eddie has a crush on Frank, but they're not dating or good friends yet🙀 also this is a human au, so Frank does, in fact, have a chin and a neck)
3rd Person Pov:
It was a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight. Birds singing sweetly from the branches of colorful trees, Eddie was on his usual mail route when all of the sudden it started to pour, it was so out of nowhere that all the birds and neighbors didn't even have time to prepare, plus the news didn't even mention a single chance of rain today, it was expected tomorrow but not today. So Eddie had nothing to keep him from getting absolutely drenched and pelted by the rain.
Eddies' Pov:
I was on my usual delivery route coming down to Frank's house to deliver them a letter from Sally, probably about her new play. When all of a sudden, it started raining, I was mighty confused as I made sure to check the forecast for any bad weather. It was supposed to be the perfect day, me and I even planned to have a picnic! I was starting to get absolutely drenched. I started to sprint for the nearest house, which was Franks' little home. Before I could get up to his porch I accidentally fell face first into the mud and my clothes where filthy, I scrambled to my feet when I heard Thunder, I ran up to Franks' door and knocked as lightly as I could.
Franks' Pov:
I was in the kitchen looking at the pouring rain through the window, the soft patter of the rain on the glass and my freshly brewed cup of tea was so calming, I some what felt at peace, until I heard a rapid knocking at my door. I sigh loudly and set down my mug on my counter, "Who could it be in such weather?" I say as I head over to the door and rub my temple in annoyance.
Eddies' Pov:
I was about to knock again when Frank suddenly swung open the door. "O-oh uh, hey Frank." Frank looked at me, their frown deepening as they glared at me. "What do you need, Mr. Dear?" I rubbed the back of my neck nervously "I uh, well you see, I was doing my usual deliveries when out of the blue it started to rain cats and dogs-" "And your point is?" Frank would interrupt "Well uh, you were the closest house, so I was wondering if I could use your shower and maybe, uhm, stay the night?"
Franks' Pov:
I was taken aback by his request, but I did kinda feel bad for the mailman, and well, letting him use my shower and sleep on my couch or bedroom floor wouldn't be too much of a hassle "Fine, but you leave in the morning, and take your shoes off when you come in." I would grumble as Eddie all the sudden smiled brightly."Oh?! Really, thank you! I mean, ehem- much appreciated, Frank." Eddie would say obviously trying to sound cool, which I obviously don't think he his. He's just a clumsy, red-headed, southern, strong, cute, and stupid mailman. He's basically the definition of a himbo, and I don't want that in my life. Also, what was all over him? "Mr. Dear, what is all over your face?"
Eddies' Pov:
I immediately remembered the fall I took on my way to his porch and blushed in embarrassment "Oh uh, I happened to have taken quite the tumble into a puddle of mud hehe" I would chuckle awkwardly before taking a step inside and removing my shoes "Uhm, where do you want me to put these?" Frank was still covering his face in disappointment from how I got so muddy and just sorta-wave pointed at a mat on the floor.
3rd Person Pov:
After Eddie set down his shoes Frank showed him to the bathroom and Eddie took a shower while Frank scavenged for clothes that could possibly fit Eddie, maybe they have some in an old storage box in the attic?
(Time skip; I wanna get somewhere)
Franks' Pov:
I found Eddie some clothes, by some miracle, and neatly folded them in my lap as I waited. I could somewhat hear over the noise of the running water and the rain outside that Eddie was humming, "Stupid mailman." I would say to myself as I grab my nearest book on butterflies and other flying Insects to study as I wait.
3rd Person Pov:
Finally, Eddie came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist and his hair still wet. Frank was too focused on how good Eddie looked in nothing but a towel that they forgot to hand him the new clothes they found him so Eddie could get changed.
Eddies' Pov:
As I stand there in only a towel, I realize how intensely Frank was staring at me "Uh Frank- I mean, Frankly, do you possibly have anything I can change into?" Frank suddenly snapped out of their trance like state and covered their face."Y-Yeah here." Frank would say with their head turned from me and holding out some clothes. "Why thank you, hopefully they'll fit"
Franks' Pov:
For some reason, I kinda didn't want him to put on clothes, but what the hell am I thinking!? How could I possibly think such things about someone like the himbo mailman, though I have to admit he can be charming at times. "Eddie, are you gay?" I shocked myself at how random my question was, I didn't mean to blurt it out, but hey, it's already said and done.
Eddies' Pov:
I blushed at Franks sudden question "Well uh I uh... yeah? Why, are you interested?~" I asked with a sly smile, knowing full well what I was doing. I've had a crush on Frank Robinson Frankly ever since I got my first cold stare from them. Something about their independence and salty attitude just makes me curious about them, in many ways~.
Franks' Pov:
I could feel my cheeks start to get hot, and I couldn't find any words on how to reply, "Looks like the rain's gonna be lasting for a long time, you mind if spend the night?" Though Eddie was trying to break the silence, all I could do is point at the couch.
(Time skip; they both decided to watch a movie in complete silence, which surprisingly was a romance and not a horror film)
3rd Person Pov:
After the movie, Eddie was leaning back into the couch, and his head leaned back. Frank on the other hand was already up and putting the vhs tape back where it belonged, he didn't quite recall owning that movie but hey he also didn't recall owning the clothes that Eddie's wearing. Eddie would all the sudden speak up "Hey uhm, Frank? Where exactly do you want me to sleep, and when do you want these clothes back?" Frank would stare at Eddie for a bit before his emotions answered for him."You can sleep in my bed, and you can return them once you've cleaned them at your own house." Eddie stared at Frank in disbelief that he would want Eddie in his bed,"Then where will you sleep?" "In the bed?" Eddie would blush harshly at the thought of sleeping in the same bed as his crush, Frank Robinson Frankly.
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Of fucking course I had to do a chapter on bad weather. Almost every fic I've read about them so far has had a chapter on weather bringing them together. Also, the chapter was getting too long, so I split it like I did your moms ass cheeks. I spent two days on this 😭
