The Rescue Of Eddie Munson

Chapter 88

Chapter 88

After a while the two of us detangled just enough to snuggle up so we were both facing the fireplace, Eddie's legs outstretched and I cuddled in between them the both of us savoring the peace and quiet. Eddie stroked my hair softly toying with the braid as I spun and played with my rings, taking my time to look at and appreciate Eddie's ring feeling the warmth that filled me at being able to finally call it his, officially soak in. "This is nice..I hope they stay out there for a bit...kinda wanna get the guitar and play some with you but I'm comfy."

Eddie nodded nuzzling into my nape "I agree, this is perfect..just the two of us..and playing the guitar sounds wonderfulbut I'm not really ready to move yet either." Glancing back towards the cabin door he continued, spitting Lucas's name when it came up "Also reallydon't wanna see that little shit, Lucas's face after all that garbage..and when they come back in we gotta go back to planning for this big battle."

Taking his hands in my own I stroked his palms trying to calm the anger I knew still remained about Lucas and his venomous words. Feeling the way he pushed his hands further into mine, clearly eager for more; I giggled tilting my head back to nuzzle into him. "Figured you might like this, it's always felt nice when it's been done for me, nearly puts me to sleep it feels so good." Eddie nodded as he curled himself closer around me "mmhm it really does" he hummed blissfully as I moved to tracing the lines on his fingertips studying the callouses knowing my own wouldn't be that far off once I got decent at the guitar.

I hoped it wouldn't be too long before the both of us would be back in my reality, in my time and back together with Jin. I knew that while she'd be in a fair bit of shock, she'd be over the moon to see him. Picturing the sight of the three of us curled up together, safe and happy was almost perfect; the thought of leaving the others behind still remained in the back of my mind, the guilt weighed heavily on me.

It was a few attempts of softly calling my name before I replied tilting my head back into Eddie's shoulder to lean into him and nuzzle against his cheek. "M'sorry love, got kind lost in thought." He chuckled his arms hugging me closer til I squeaked as he kissed my neck, "kinda figured...good thoughts?"

Tilting my head back and forth weighing the facts I nodded a bit "yea..sorta? Was thinking about after... when we get to go back, you and I. I can't wait for that day..to see Jin's face when she sees you. To see your reactions to everything there.., But.." I couldn't help but glance towards the door, thinking of those outside.

Following my gaze Eddie nodded placing more soft kisses along my nape and up towards my cheek, "hey, you aren't doing anything wrong here. You have nothing to feel guilty for. You need to go back to Jin and your life there, and I chose to go with you. I want to be by your side here, or in any reality. We're married remember, you, me and Jin that's the plan."

The warmth that filled me at those words was indescribable. Allowing it to smother my fears and guilt for now, I looked down at Eddie's arms, tracing his bat tattoos along his forearm. I giggled as I felt a tickle of soft fluff against my feet and looked up to see Ianna crawling up my pant leg "ahh that tickles!" I pointed at the lump moving its way up my pants and Eddie chuckled warmly "you got a stowaway over there.."

I nodded as I wriggled a fair bit trying to reach her before finally giving up and moving my leg closer to reach up under the hem and scoop up the determined fluffball "Caught 'er!..c'mere you little troublemaker" I crooned at the scrambling kitten who dug her claws in my ankle scrambling for purchase as I finally captured and pulled her close into both of our arms. Looking past her towards my pants leg I hissed moving pulling the fabric back slightly to try to view the scratches, "little shit..she clawed my leg good, hope she didn't damage my tattoo." Eddie's concern was clear as he reached out towards my leg "you alright, sweetheart?"

Stabilizing my hold on the kitten with one hand I reached over and laced my fingers with Eddie's petting the kitten together, I nodded "yea.., not my first cat scratch by far.. cats are my unofficial tattoo artists as many times as they've marked up my skin." Savoring the purrs that now emanated from the happy kitten I returned to my studies of his tattoos. "Eddie..love..when we get back..not immediately cause money but...would you wanna go with Jin and I to get another tattoo?"

I could feel the way his heart pounded behind me as his breath caught in his throat his jaw dropping "I'm sorry..maybe Vecna finally got through the barrier and I'm hallucinating, but did my beautiful wife just ask if I, Eddie Munson a self proclaimed metalhead and owner of several tattoos, if I wanted to go with you and get a tattoo? Like there's any other answer other than fuck yes!?"

I cackled and nodded turning to give him quick kiss on the lips "kinda figured you'd approve, was thinking of getting a tattoo on my upper arms...or several.. kinda hate my upper arms..."

Eddie's face fell hearing that, sure he was no stranger to being self conscious and knew that Red still hadn't accepted her own beauty regardless of how many times he reminded her. Reaching out to the soft skin of her upper arms he couldn't tell what there was to dislike. Tracing a path of freckles down her left shoulder he leaned forward placing kisses on the skin he could reach "Well I happen to love them, but I'm a fan of the whole package.."

My cheeks flushed as his kisses trailed their way back up to my nape unable to hold back the soft moan of bliss at the feeling of his lips on my skin. "Mmm better behave there sweetheart, the others could walk in at any moment and you keep making noises like that.." at the mention of the others, Lucas's words came slamming back into me like ice water down my spine.

'Oh so you left your wife to come here and fuck Eddie and then not get anything done' you couldn't help but hunch forward curling in on yourself the guilt back as if it had never left.

Feeling the way Red had tensed up and pulled away from his kisses sent a cold stab through his heart. Knowing she wouldn't do this if there wasn't a good reason, he leaned forward closing the gap between them his hands gently stroking down her sides "Sweetheart? Red...?" The guilt held her in a vice grip but she managed a nod. Relieved that she wasn't entirely unresponsive he nuzzled into the crook of her neck his voice a soft command "come on..talk to me...is this about earlier?"

Hearing the concern in his voice only added to my guilt as I nodded again in response, I hadn't wanted to ruin the cuddling and affectionate mood that we'd both had. Taking a deep breath I sighed fidgeting and stabbing at my fingertips with my nails trying to calm my spiraling thoughts as I finally spoke, "M'sorry..a part of me knows what he said was garbage but...I can't help it.. Maybe I'm not doing enough..I mean here I am getting to spend time with my husband and one of the loves of my life while others suffer..maybe-"

His hands reached out to hold mine, lacing them together stopping me from hurting myself his voice was gentle but firm as he cut me off "Nope. Sorry princess, can't let you say that about yourself. It's not your fault, none of this shit is. You didn't open the damn holes to the upside down. You didn't kill those kids. And Mama Joyce said it earlier even if you'd somehow managed to save one person he would've gone after a different one, you can't fix everything! It's not your fucking job! You deserve to be happy.."