Love is Strong, and Mines All Gone

Chapter 9- Year One

Chris' Point of View

Today was me and Eddie's one year Anniversary, so I wanted to do something for him.

No one thought we'd make it this far- but I'm beyond fucking glad that we did.

I love Eddie.

A lot.

I've messed around with plenty of girls.. but no girl matched up with Eddie.

No one could replace him. Not even some hot porn star. I didn't give a fuck about who came around. Eddie was my one and only.

I did have one fear though- the fear that maybe it was a bad idea to tie myself down to one person so young. I mean fuck, I'm only 25, and it's only 1989. I've got a whole career ahead of me and all sorts of stuff.

But I mean- that all isn't Important right now.

Eddie was my main focus. The love of my life.

"You awake?" I whispered to Eddie, as I ran my fingers through his frizzy hair.

I felt Eddie nuzzle against my chest. "Kinda." He whispered back.

"Happy one year baby." I told him, as I lightly kissed the top of his head.

Eddie's head shot up. He turned a bit on his side to face me. "It is isn't it?"

I chuckled. "Yes it is."

"Wow." He said, before nuzzling back into my chest.

We had made love the night before, so I could feel every part of his bare skin against mine. I had to admit, it was a nice way to start off our one year Anniversary, no matter how stupid or absurd it sounded.

"I made plans." I told him.

"You did?" He asked.

I nodded, as I ran my hand up and down his bare shoulder. "Mhm. It's a surprise."

"A surprise?"

"What? Do you not like surprises?"

"I do- sometimes."

"Well-" I began. "You'll like this one."

"We'll see." He said, in a cocky tone.

"Oh will we?"

"Mhm."

Eddie wrapped an arm around my torso, as he leaned his hip against my own. "Let's just cuddle before the surprise."

I chuckled, then kissed the top of his head, all while I wrapped both my arms back around him, lacing my fingers together, as my hands rested on his back. "Got it."

We laid there and cuddled for about an hour, then me and Eddie got up, and got dressed.

"Ready to go?" I asked, as I tossed him his brown Jean jacket.

"Where we headed?" He asked, as he put his jacket on.

"Someplace we haven't been in a long time." I smirked, then opened the door for Eddie.

Sooner than later, we made it up to the diner. The one me and Eddie met at.

I remember that day; Eddie walked in all shy like, drenched from the rain, and I couldnt help but stare. Half of me was wondering why the fuck he was out in the rain with no jacket or umbrella, and the other half of me was just trying to get a look at his gorgeous face.

"This old place?" Eddie asked, smiling up at the diners sign.

"Gotta bring it back to square one every once in a while." I told him, as I opened up the door for him.

I bought us both food, and we just ate and chatted- nothing special.

I held the door open for him as he walked out. "Ready to visit your old home?"

I could see the fear in his eyes, as he stopped and turned to me. "Please tell me you dont mean my real home."

I grabbed his hand in mine, and laced our fingers together. "No, no. I mean the woods."

Eddie let out a sigh of relief. "Thank god."

I chuckled, and led him across the street to the little opening that led into the woods.

Once we made our way to the big open area, we sat side by side.

"Remember when I slept here with you that first night?" I asked him, as I pushed some loose dirt around with my hands.

"I do. I remember I wanted to be left alone.. but I kept telling myself that you were an exception." He told me. Eddie leaned up against my shoulder, as his arm wrapped around the small of my back. "I'm glad I let you sleep here with me."

I lightly kissed his head, and wrapped my arm around his shoulders. "Me too."

After sitting there for a few minutes, Eddie broke the silence. "Hey Chris?"

"Yea babe?"

"Do you think we'll last a long time?" He asked, as he pulled his head off my shoulder, and looked into his lap.

"What do you mean?" I asked, genuinely surprised and confused.

"You know.. do you think well last longer than a few years or something?"

"What makes you ask that?"

"Well your getting famous. You know the media won't fuck around with a gay couple. Especially a gay couple within heavy rock."

I wrapped my arm back around Eddie, and pulled him back towards me. "Dont worry about that okay? If we have to.. well keep it hidden from the media as best as we can. But I'm not breaking up with you over a shitty thing like that."

"Promise?" He asked.

"Promise. You don't need to be thinking about all that. I just wanna focus on now." I told him.

"I-im sorry." Eddie softly muttered.

"Dont be Edward. Dont ever put yourself down like this okay? It's not worth it. Dont worry your head. Everything will be okay."

I moved from the side of him, and sat in front of him instead. "Okay?"

"Okay." He whispered.

I smiled at him, and cupped the sides of his face, as I pulled him in for a kiss.

A passionate one.

I got on my knees, and scooted closer to Eddie, eager to get closer to him.

He must've been just as eager, because I felt Eddie start to sort of straddle my lap.

I felt his hands make their way behind my hair, and onto the back of my neck, as he pulled me in even closer.

His tongue slipped into my mouth, and I gladly accepted it.

Eddie pulled back for air, with a giant smile on is face. "Fuck I love you." He told me, in a breathy tone.

"I love you too Vedder."