Fake It Til You Make It {EddieVR X YourNarrator}

Brushing Out The Rules

Eddie found himself at Grant's apartment 2 days before the reunion. He knocked, and he was met by a pleased Grant.

"Hey, man." Grant greeted him. The two shook hands.

"Hey, thanks for helping me out, bro." Eddie finished.

"Hey, no problem. Come on in."

Eddie made his way to the living room and sat on one the couches. Grant sat down next to him.

"So I guess we need to establish some ground rules, huh?" Grant began.

Eddie nodded. "Alright. Numero uno, this doesn't go public. That would make things a problem with work. Two, no telling the boys. They don't need to know. Three, we need a code word for when we need to fake date."

"Brush?" Grant laughed at his joke.

Eddie snickered. "You know what, that can work. Like just saying, 'Hey, Babe, do you have a brush I could borrow?'"

"Yes! Perfect!" Grant smiled. "Is there anything not allowed when we're brushing?"

"Ew, don't say that, dawg!" Eddie laughed. "Ah, hand holding and kissing cheeks are allowed. Nicknames too. Just no full out kissing, alright?"

"Got it, the 'no making out' rule. But can I add something?"

"Go right ahead."

"Nothing changes between us. After this is over, we're back to us being friends and co-workers."

"Classic 'no feelings' rule."

"I'm serious."

"Don't worry, Narr. I promise my feelings for you are purely platonic."

"I promise too."

Eddie smiled, "We gotta get going. The drive takes a few hours, and I want to be there in time to check in."