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Every morning when you wake up, you put on the Dateviators with a bright smile on your face. Ever since you helped Volt and Eddie with their faulty wire, you've felt a lot more energized in the morning. You've helped a lot of people in your house, but you have had quite the electrifying connection with your breaker box. You love those two and they love you to the stars and back.
You gently pat the bed to say good morning to Betty and one of the pillows doing a little jump in response, making you laugh. You swing your legs over the side and jump up with a stretch ready to take on the day. Practically skipping to your closet, you find one of your cute tank tops and a pair of cargo shorts. After changing into your outfit for the day, you do a quick twirl in the mirror to check your fit. You got a big day planned ahead.
It's become part of your routine to go to the Breaker Box first thing in the morning to chat with Eddie and Volt about what your plans are for the day. You tell them who you're gonna talk to, and they tell you what kinds of events are happening so you have time to prepare for Johnny's singing and have your noise cancelling earbuds or something else that'll keep them busy. Unless its a dance competition, in which, you and Volt crush the competition.
When you open the door to the Breaker box, Eddie is standing at the end of the bar, wiping it down with a washcloth. He doesn't seem to notice you until the door to the bar closes. His normally grumpy or otherwise focused expression changes into a gentle smile when he sees you. "Someone looks like they had a great night last night." He smirks. "Of course I did, Eddie. Any night I get to spend with you boys are the best." You lean over the bar to kiss his cheek. A flush creeps across his face. But before you get the chance to move off the counter top, he gently grabs your chin and pulls you in for a kiss. “Don’t think you’re getting away with just a kiss on the cheek, spark.” He smirks, chuckling at how red your face is. It’s as red as his was just a few seconds ago. You sit back down on the bar stool.
“Any sign of Volt this morning? Or does the prince need his beauty sleep?” You tease about your boyfriend’s other half. Eddie lets out a small snort of a laugh. Before Eddie gets the chance to respond, Volt practically appears out of thin air behind you, lifting you out of your seat and giving you a big hug. “Live wire! Don’t you look adorable this morning!” He beams at you and Eddie, peppering your face with kisses. You try, and fail on purpose, to push Volts face away. “Volt, stohop! That’s too many kisses!!” You giggle. “There’s never such a thing as ‘too many kisses’, my darling.” Volt murmurs against your cheek. “If I didn’t know any better, you look like you’re about to go for a hike.” Eddie raises an eyebrow. Volt sits you down back on the bar stool and sits down on the stool next to you, hand still wrapped around your waist. The conversation changes to Beau and her attempts to try and convince you and Jacques to go on an adventure, or 'epic quest' in her words, into the crawlspace.
You look to Eddie and see his hand twitch when you mention the crawlspace. His shoulders are tense too, he fidgets, looking down at the rag in his hands. “Eddie? Is something wrong?” You tilt your head at him. Volt unintentionally does the same. “Are you alright, my dear Eddie?” Eddie looks up at the two of you tilting your head in the same direction like a pair of cats snaps him out of whatever worry he had for a second. He lets out a small chuckle and reaches across the bar for your hand.
"Just… Promise me you'll be safe." He breaks the silence with a sigh.
"I promise Eddie." Your hand tightens around his, shining a reassuring smile to him across the bar top. "And plus, if anything does go wrong, I know my knights in shining armor will be there on the double to save the day." You smirk at Eddie, his cheeks flush as he lets out an exasperated, fond sigh.
Volt chuckles as he wraps his arms around your waist, leaning down and laying his chin in the crook of your neck, "Of course we would! I certainly couldn't imagine a world if we lost our darling Live Wire… Although, it would be nice to see you dressed like a princess, since we both love to treat you like one, my dear." Volt whispers that last part in your ear, trying to get your cheeks to flush. And almost instantly, your face goes beet red as you feel brief sparks tickle your ear and an electrifying chill run down your spine. “Oh come on Volt. You expect me to dress like a damsel in distress? Please.” You roll your eyes at him, playfully falling into his arms dramatically.
When it comes to Volt, it's very easy to make you blush with his charismatic, loving words of affirmation and he's not shy about it in public. On the other hand, Eddie is more physical and private with his love for you, whether it be holding your hand or a hand around your waist, to nuzzling into your neck knowing his stubble tickles, to slow dancing with you and sweeping you off your feet in the privacy of their apartment upstairs.
At Volt's words, Eddie walks around the bar to stand in front of you, now taking both your hands into his, looking down at you with worry knotting in his brow. "I'm serious, baby… please be careful. We don't fully know what's down there-" "other than that creepy little rat trap." Volt interjects, Eddie shoots a glare at his other half, but no real heat is behind it. You let out a small chuckle as Eddie sighs. He looks down at your hands before looking into your eyes, and you see worry.
"All the same, we want you to be careful. I know you have an obligation to Beau and you want to help her but… Volt is right…" He sighs, "If we lost you somehow, I-" He stops himself, biting his tongue. "I almost lost Volt once, I… I don't want to even think about a world without you in it."
Your eyes widen. Those words. You yelled the same words to him during the reset. You were terrified you were going to lose him and Volt forever. “Eddie…" You whisper as he tightens his hands around your much smaller hands, his calloused thumbs gently running over the backs of your soft hands. You gently free one of your hands to reach up to his face and cup his cheek in your hand. He instantly leans against it. "I..." You can’t find the words. Normally you can respond with a quick and witty remark but for once, you’re speechless. After a pause, you break the silence, “Is there anything I can do to help ease that worry?”
Eddie’s eyes soften and he smiles. “I might have a few ideas.”
"All to ensure her safety right, dear Eddie?" Volt presses a small kiss on your cheek. Eddie raises your hand to his lips, pressing a kiss to each knuckle. Your feel your heart skip a beat. Fuck, you love them so much. “Uh… yea.” Eddie responds curtly, averting your gaze for a second, cheeks flushed.
For a few minutes, the three of you sit at one of the tables near the bar and discuss ideas. Sadly, all could easily not work. As you and Eddie are talking, Volt takes off one of the copper bands off his wrist gently takes yours and slips it over and up your arm. Since you’re a fair bit shorter than him and have a small but broad frame, it sits perfectly snug over your bicep. “Volt, my love. What are you doing?” You raise an eyebrow at him questioningly. “I’m giving you one of my copper bands. If anyone tries to grab you, they’ll be in for quite the shock!” Volt smiles at the two of you. Eddie moves to stand between you and Volt, gently running his hand against the copper band. “Yea… I think that could work. You would have your own electrical charge to keep you safe, and Volt and I would be able to sense where you are down there. Great thinking, Volt.” He smiles and kisses Volt on the forehead.
The sound of the door to the bar sadly breaks up the cute moment as Beau, Jacques, and Gaia step in. Beau is practically vibrating with excitement! “Are we ready to go?” She beams. You smile back as your adventuring buddies walk towards the three of you. As you start to walk towards them, you feel a tug against your wrist as Eddie pulls you back in to a tight, safe hug.
“Be safe, my spark.” he whispers in your ear. The worry in his voice is palpable.
You hug him just as tight. “I will, my love.”
You slowly pull away from his embrace and now it’s Volt’s turn. His hug is just as tight, with a few kisses peppered here and there.
Jacques makes the weirdest flustered noise when he sees the displays of affection between you three. “And I guess that’s my cue? I’ll be back tonight for the show boys!” With one last kiss to each of them, you head over to the three friends and you’re off!
But not before laying some ground rules! “Beau, Jacques, Gaia, you need to remember: if anything happens to me, like something gets to me or anything, one of you needs to get them!” You say, pointing back to Eddie and Volt. "The more, the better the chances of survival.” Beau nods and Jacques salutes for some reason but you go with it. Beau hands you her extra whip, Jacques is holding onto the toothpick sword you made as a wee child, and Gaia gives you a big ol’ smile!
You wave back to your boyfriends and set off! Volt wraps his arm around Eddie’s waist and Eddie leans his head on Volt’s shoulder. “She will be fine, Eddie dear.” Volt coos. “I hope so.” Eddie sighs.
And in Eddie’s case, his worry will tragically… come to fruition...