Re: marvel: eddie/muerte
Yes. [Eddie nodded at her request and waited for the warmth and weight of her body against his. It felt good, it felt real and it kept him from spiraling away. There was a long moment of them simply sitting there like two kids who had stumbled out of a car accident. Focusing on breathing, on not crying, on focusing on things being okay. Eventually, his arm gently moved, wrapping around her back so he could pull her closer. He pulled his head up and leaned it against hers, his other hand reaching so he could hold hers in his lap.]
I ah- [He started and then stopped. Pause, pause. Like a record skipping. Then he tried again. Voice soft, even, thoughtful. Without the usual ramblings he got into:] Before this, I had two voices in my head. The first wanted to be with you so bad, wanted a life with you. The first- it's what I know. How I feel. The second wanted to let you have some space. This is really hard, Muerte. Being human is the worst sometimes. I know there's still a chance you'll stay Endless. [He sighed.] I didn't want to get hurt. [His head picked up just enough that he could see their hands.] Telling me that you wanted a life with me was a shock. I didn't think I deserved it. I didn't think anyone would want me again. I know that's screwed up. I'm sorry.