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Evan Buckley - Eddie!!!
Evan Buckley
eddie
eddie
eddie
eddieeee
EDDIE
WAKE UP
are you asleep
should i come over there with coffee
Eddie!!!
Yes, I’m asleep.
Evan Buckley
then how are you responding
sorry i don't mean to doubt you
Eddie!!!
I was TRYING to sleep, more accurately.
Evan Buckley
oh sorry
Eddie!!!
No, I mean
I haven’t slept yet.
Evan Buckley
what???
it’s 8 am???
is everything okay
Eddie!!!
Yeah. Just can’t sleep.
Evan Buckley
do you want me to come over there?
Eddie!!!
Can you?
Evan Buckley
of course
i’m omw
love you baby
Eddie!!!
I love you more.
See you soon.
The 118 (Non-Work)
Hen
What’s everyone doing today?
I thought we could all hang out at my house.
Chim
I’m down
Ravi
I have an apartment viewing early this morning but after that sure!
Buck
sorry no can do
today is operation: get eddie to sleep
can you believe it's 9 am and he's still awake????
Hen
I can, yes.
Buck
???
Ravi
everyone knows eddie has insomnia
thats like
a well known fact
Chim
Yeah buddy everyone knew that
Buck
what???
eddie doesn't have insomnia
he would've told me if he did
Hen
…
Ravi
wait
Chim
This is really awkward
Buck
i’m confused
Chim
Eddie does have insomnia
He just didn't tell you
Buck
lol why would he do that
Hen
Buck, I have your location. I saw you get to his house in 8 minutes this morning. You live 15 minutes away.
Maybe he just didn't want you to freak out.
Buck
why would i freak out haha
Ravi
🤨
Chim
Because you two are weird
Buck
weird how???
Ravi
buck can you please be serious it's 9 am
Buck
i don't get it
but i have to go put eddie to sleep
goodbye xx
Chim
Why’s he doing the British thing recently?
Eddie
He can do whatever he wants.
Ravi
and here comes the boyfriend
lord have mercy on us all
Eddie
What?
Ravi
don't worry about it
go to sleep eddie
Eddie
What if I want to hang out?
Hen
Buck’s not gonna let you do that before you sleep. We’ll try again tomorrow.
Bobby
You all work tomorrow. - Bobby Nash
Hen
Fine, then we’ll try again the NEXT day.
Chim
I’m coming over idc
Ravi
the henchim bestieism on full display
i’m so inspired
Chim
Huh?
Buck
STOP blowing up eddie’s phone when he’s trying to sleep.
Ravi
woah
Hen
Jesus Christ.
Chim
We’ll just go talk in the group chat without you
Buck
wait what
what groupchat
guys?
hello?
Chris - Buck
Chris
hey
Buck
hey!!!
what's up? something going on?
Chris
no
Buck
okay…
you ok?
why are you texting me at school? are you in danger?
Chris
no
can you come get me
Buck
why? what's wrong?
Chris
nothing
my lunch was ass so i didn't eat and i’m starving
Buck
LMAO chris
i can't come get you because you chose not to eat lunch your dad would kill me
i’ll send you money for something from the vending machine
Chris
but i wanna go home 😒
Buck
you only got a few more hours
your dad is asleep
Chris
still?
Buck
he didn't sleep last night
so he’s been asleep since 10
did you know he has insomnia???
Chris
duh
Buck
how did everyone know that but me
he always sleeps early when i sleep over
Chris
duh
Buck
wdym duh
how is that a duh moment
Chris
DUH
Buck
okay
well
Sent $10.
there you go
get a snack and stay in school
Chris
>:(
thank you
<3
Buck
of course
<3
The 118 (Non-Work)
Buck
guys
you know what i’ve realized
eddie doesn’t sleep EVERY night
Ravi
yup
Hen
Mhm.
Chim
Obviously
Buck
but he does sleep when i’m here
so the only way to fix that is to stay here every night
Hen
???
Excuse me?
Buck
what's wrong with that?
Hen
You just moved out.
Like…literally JUST.
Buck
so?
Hen
What's the point in moving out if you're gonna stay every night?
Buck
i’m sensing judgment
Hen
You didn't answer my question.
Eddie
I’m awake.
Ravi
dude
it’s 6 pm
Eddie
Okay?
Ravi
nvm
Buck
we’re going out for dinner
and then i am staying with him tonight so he can fall back asleep
Chim
He slept for EIGHT hours
He’s not falling back asleep
Buck
sure
Hen
And how does Eddie feel about this plan to stay every night?
Eddie
Why would I care?
Hen
Do you guys share a bed?
Eddie
Yeah?
Hen
Okay.
Ravi
they share a bunk too how have you not noticed
they're always on top of each other
Chim
They’re fucking in the bunk room???
Ravi
no like
literally on top of each other
like cuddling
Bobby
I’ve snapped a picture a few times. Adorable. - Bobby Nash
Eddie
Why are we talking about me and Buck?
Ravi
because he's sleeping at your house indefinitely
Eddie
So?
We were roommates for months.
Hen
Yeah, but he just BOUGHT a house. A nice one.
I don't think you're gonna get it so nevermind.
Buck
stop hating on operation fix eddie’s sleep schedule
you don’t get it
we have to go or we’ll miss our reservation
bye
Mads - Buck
Buck
third night of sleeping with eddie and it’s so nice
could sleep with him forever
Mads
I think there's a better way you could say that
Buck
wdym?
Mads
Just
Nevermind
Is it working? Is he sleeping well?
Buck
yeah!
yknow i thought it was weird
that i didn't know he had insomnia
but he falls asleep around me so easily i didn't realize
Mads
You ever think about why that is?
Buck
not really
can i bring chris to see jee tomorrow? he's asking for her
Mads
Sigh
Sure
Chris Diaz - Dad
Chris Diaz
dad can you pick me up from school
Dad
What?
Are you sick?
Chris Diaz
no i just hate it here
Dad
Yeah…no.
But why do you hate it? Did something happen?
Is someone bullying you?
Chris Diaz
NO
i promise
i just hate it
it's so boring
and i can't use my phone
Dad
You're using your phone right now.
Chris Diaz
in secret
Dad
Chris, put your phone up.
Chris Diaz
>:(
Dad
What's that? An angry face?
Chris Diaz
yes lol
it's an emoticon
they're old
from like the 90s
Dad
Crazy you consider that old bud haha.
What's the other emoticons?
Chris Diaz
:( sad
>:( angry
:) happy
>:) evil
:0 surprised
>:0 offended
<3 heart
XD laughing
DX dead ???
Dad
So when you ask to go home from school, I should say:
No >:0 >:( >:).
Chris Diaz
🙄
don’t emoticon me
only i can do it
no one uses them anymore anyway
Dad
But you just did.
Chris Diaz
it's cool when i do it
Dad
Okay bud haha.
Go back to class.
You sure there's nothing going on?
Chris Diaz
i promise
just bored
Dad
Well, you’ll be home soon.
See you later.
Buck - Ravi
Buck
hey
Ravi
what do you want
Buck
excuse me?
Ravi
what do you want man
i don't have time for this
Buck
oh cause you're soooo busy?
Ravi
i am actually
im on a date
Buck
WITH WHO?
Ravi
a girl
Buck
why aren't you telling me who
do i know her
IS IT MY EX?
omg you're on a date with taylor
Ravi
who is taylor???
Buck
oh
then who is it
Ravi
i can't tell you
she doesn't want me to
but you’ll find out eventually
Buck
you make me so mad 🤬
im gonna solve this i promise you
Ravi
dude
what do you WANT
Buck
oh
i wanted to say hi
eddie is asleep
Ravi
you always treat me like im some side piece
like you're hiding our relationship from eddie
Buck
we aren’t in a relationship
Ravi
that’s not my point
my point is
you only talk to me when eddie is unavailable
Buck
i’m sorry :(
we can talk more
what are you doing rn
Ravi
i just told you i’m on a date
Buck
see this is why i don’t talk to you
you hate me
Ravi
i do not hate you
Buck
you do
you hate me
you want me dead
Ravi
DUDE
you’re lucky my date is in the bathroom
she hates when i use my phone when we’re together
Buck
oh so this has BEEN a thing
and she knows me
you sure it’s not taylor?
Ravi
very sure
Buck
lucy?
Ravi
no
Buck
…abby???
isn’t she taken???
natalia??
Ravi
i’m not dating your ex
i wouldn’t do that to you
Buck
you don’t hate me 🥹
Ravi
you’re pushing it
Buck
ok sorry
go enjoy your date
but i WILL figure out who it is
Ravi
good luck with that
Evan Buckley - Eddie!!!
Eddie!!!
Where’d you go?
Evan Buckley
la tienda
why
do you need me
Eddie!!!
Can you pick up cold medicine?
I think Chris is getting sick.
Evan Buckley
are you sure?
Eddie!!!
What do you mean?
Evan Buckley
he’s asked to go home from school twice this week
not trying to accuse him but
maybe he just doesn’t want to go?
Eddie!!!
Oh.
I mean, he doesn’t look sick.
But that doesn’t mean he isn’t.
Evan Buckley
it’s worth asking
maybe he’s getting bullied :(
Eddie!!!
I’ll talk to him.
But bring cold medicine just in case.
Evan Buckley
i got you
i’ll bring donuts too
Eddie!!!
Chocolate.
Evan Buckley
and cinnamon
with an iced coffee
i told you i got you
Eddie!!!
:)
Hurry home.
Evan Buckley
why?
Eddie!!!
Because I have something for you.
Evan Buckley
what is it?
Eddie!!!
You’ll see when you get home.
Talk to you later.
Mads - Buck
Buck
EDDIE JUST KISSED ME
Mads
What?
?????
Like on the mouth?
Buck
YES.
Mads
Was he trying to confess?
Buck
of course not
he’s straight
Mads
But
?????
Okay so why did he kiss you?
Buck
i don’t know
i ran away
Mads
You RAN AWAY?
Buck
well
i went to go sit in my truck
and i’ve been here for twenty minutes
Mads
He hasn’t come to look for you???
Buck
he’s been texting me
but i’m ignoring him
because i’m scared
Mads
Scared of what?
Buck
that i kinda liked it
Mads
Oh Buck.
Come over here
Let’s talk
Buck
okay
i’m omw
Evan Buckley - Eddie!!!
Eddie!!!
Buck.
Come back.
You didn’t let me explain.
Evan Buckley
i went to maddie’s
Eddie!!!
Why?
Evan Buckley
she needed help with robby
he wouldn’t nap
and you know how i have a soothing energy haha
Eddie!!!
Oh.
Okay.
I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate how much you’ve been helping out with Chris recently. I wanted to give you a token of my appreciation.
Evan Buckley
and that was a kiss?
Eddie!!!
Why not?
We’re best friends and we’ve never kissed.
I figured it was about time.
Evan Buckley
oh lol
sorry for running away
it was just that maddie needed me hahaha
Eddie!!!
It’s okay, I understand.
By the way, Chris told me he really is sick.
So I guess that solves that.
Evan Buckley
eddie
i love you
Eddie!!!
I love you too! :)
Evan Buckley
who taught you emoticons
i wanted to say i love you but
you are too trusting
Eddie!!!
What do you mean?
Evan Buckley
you just assume chris is always telling you the truth
when sometimes teenagers lie
you never lied as a teenager?
Eddie!!!
Yeah, but I had to.
Chris doesn't have to lie to me.
He shouldn’t ever feel like he has to lie to me.
Evan Buckley
yeah but sometimes he will anyway
so i think this is a job for me
Eddie!!!
You’re gonna talk to him?
Evan Buckley
yes
and i will report my findings
Eddie!!!
You’re the best. Thank you.
Evan Buckley
of course
Chris - Buck
Buck
spill
Chris
???
Buck
why are you pretending to be sick
Chris
i’m not pretending
i’m really sick
Buck
lie to someone else 🤨
you’re not fooling me
Chris
ugh
i just don’t wanna GO
i hate it there
Buck
why?
you used to love it
is someone being mean to you?
Chris
no
everyone is really nice to me
and i have tons of friends
Buck
so what is it?
Chris
promise you won’t laugh
Buck
i would never laugh at you
Chris
fine
i asked a girl out
alexis
and she said no
then i heard her laughing to her friends about me
as if it’s ridiculous that i’d ever think i had a chance with her
it’s just
idk it’s stupid
i don’t want to go and see her
i wasn’t trying to make her uncomfortable
i really like her
Buck
chris :(
why would i laugh at you for that???
you didn’t do anything wrong
as long as you were respectful you’re entitled to your feelings
and she’s also entitled to hers
but she shouldn’t have made fun of you
what did you say to her?
Chris
i said: ‘hey, i really really like you. i was wondering if you wanted to go see the new fnaf movie with me? or we can see something else if you want. i’d pay for everything, obviously, just let me know and if you want to we can pick out a date and time!’
and she said: ‘you’re so sweet!!! i’m not interested i’m sorry but i really appreciate the time you took to ask :)’
but then she was laughing at me :( i don't get it
Buck
did you hear what she was saying?
Chris
yeah
it wasn’t mean but she sounded shocked
like it’s crazy that i’d ever consider it a possibility
Buck
i’m sorry buddy :( that sucks
maybe she just didn’t expect it from you
but you can’t let her dictate whether you enjoy school
and you definitely can’t skip because of her
Chris
fine
i’ll go tomorrow
but i’m not happy about it
Buck
you don’t have to be
you just have to keep trying
love you buddy
Chris
love you too buck
<3
Buck
<3
Evan Buckley - Eddie!!!
Evan Buckley
handled
Eddie!!!
What'd he say??
Evan Buckley
don’t worry about it
i got it handled
he’ll be going tomorrow
Eddie!!!
I don’t like the secrecy.
But fine. I trust you.
Now come home. Stop bothering Maddie on her day off.
XD
Evan Buckley
okay seriously WHO taught you emoticons?
are you gonna kiss me again
Eddie!!!
Do you want me to?
Evan Buckley
maybe
Eddie!!!
Then yes.
Evan Buckley
i’m already outside
coming in now
Mads - Buck
Mads
Good talk. I hope you’re okay
Buck
i’m okay :)
can’t believe i’m in love with eddie
Mads
I can’t believe you can’t believe that
Buck
?
Mads
Nevermind
Are you gonna tell him?
Buck
of course not
he’s straight
Mads
Okay
You’re just gonna keep it in forever?
Buck
pretty much
Mads
While you're sleeping in the same bed with him?
Buck
yep
Mads
And raising a child together?
Buck
…yes
Mads
Okay
Well good luck with that
Minus Them
Ravi
you would not believe what i just witnessed
Hen
Uh oh.
Chim
What is it
Ravi
buck and eddie
KISSING
Hen
WHATTT
Chim
Not surprised
I’ve seen them get close before
They were sitting on the couch and they stared at each other for 30 seconds straight before Buck kissed him on the cheek and laughed awkwardly
Hen
Oh wow.
Ravi
you think they made it official ?
Hen
Knowing them?
Probably not.
Ravi
surely they're not platonically kissing
right?
Chim
Haha
Right
.
The 118 (Non-Work)
Hen
You guys wanna hang out today?
Buck
NO
Hen
OH.
No need to yell at me.
Buck
sorry just
eddie isn't sleeping
Bobby
I thought he sleeps when you’re around? - Bobby Nash
Buck
he WAS
but he hasn’t the last couple nights
idk what changed
but it’s ten am and he’s still awake
Hen
Serious suggestion: maybe he needs some anti-anxiety meds.
Ravi
exactly
he’s always tense
maybe you're not calming him down anymore
Buck
don’t even say that
that’s not true
it must be something else
maybe he’s been having nightmares and he didn’t want to tell me
Chim
Maybe you should just ASK him 😒
Buck
i can’t make him open his eyes or he’ll never fall asleep
i’m gonna turn on aquarium sounds and hope that helps
The 118 (Non-Work)
Buck
12:43 pm and eddie is now asleep 👍
Eddie - Ravi Panikkar
Eddie
Hey.
Ravi Panikkar
hey man!
you get you some sleep?
Eddie
Not really. I slept for an hour. Haven’t gotten back to sleep yet.
Ravi Panikkar
uh oh
it's never been this bad has it?
what’s going on? you ok?
Eddie
I have a confession.
Ravi Panikkar
oh boy
okay what is it??
Eddie
I’m in love with Buck.
Ravi Panikkar
no
Eddie
No?
Ravi Panikkar
don’t do this to me
don't put me in the middle of this again
please don’t do this
Eddie
Again?
Ravi Panikkar
don’t worry about it
just
don’t do this
Eddie
I just.
Uh.
Well.
I started kissing him because I thought that we’ve been best friends for a long time and haven't kissed and that’s pretty weird right? So I thought we’d kiss once and be done with it but he wanted to keep kissing so we have been and then last night I was getting ready for bed and he came up behind me and started kissing down my neck and then he
Well, I’ll spare you the details.
Ravi Panikkar
thanks .
Eddie
Anyways, then I couldn’t sleep and I didn’t know why and I sat there all night with my eyes closed thinking and I realized it’s because I’m gay and in love with him.
Ravi Panikkar
right
Eddie
Why don’t you sound surprised?
Ravi Panikkar
am i supposed to?
Eddie
Whatever man.
Anyways.
What should I do?
Ravi Panikkar
you should probably tell him
like right now
Eddie
I don't wanna ruin our friendship, y’know?
Like just because he’s bisexual doesn't mean he’s into me.
Ravi Panikkar
do you seriously think that
like seriously
like you’re being deadass
Eddie
What do you mean?
Ravi Panikkar
nevermind
don’t tell him then
Eddie
I think…
Maybe I should try dating someone else?
Buck’s been telling me I should get back out there.
It might help me move on.
Ravi Panikkar
wow
no yeah i think that's a great idea
Eddie
Really?
Ravi Panikkar
yeah
go for it man
Eddie
You’re the best. Thanks for talking to me.
Gonna try to go back to sleep now.
Ravi Panikkar
alright
goodnight eddie
Eddie
This stays between us, right?
Ravi Panikkar
of course
i won’t tell anyone
Minus Them
Ravi
guys