POV: Hard of hearing Steve who tries to read lips and Eddie notices something [idk if this has been done before but here ya go!]
Eddie sits comfortably on his bed, rambling off about some band. Steve sits by him, focusing on what Eddie is saying.
Eddie glances at him sometimes and notices the way Steve is eyeing his lips, and at first he thinks nothing of it, not when he’s too caught up in what he was saying, gesturing around a lot to help sort his words.
But when he does finally pay attention to the way Steve is eyeing him, he notices two things. Steve is heavily focused on his lips, and Steve has a frustrated look to his eyes.
Usually people would assume Steve wants a kiss or something of that matter, Eddie would’ve thought that if he didn’t notice the specific frustrated look in those doe eyes.
So, he stops talking and tilts his head. “Are you okay, Stevie?”
Steve looks at him, and sighs. “You talk so fast..” he nearly pouts, and Eddie bites back a smile.
“Should I slow down?”
Steve nods no. “No no, you can keep going, I just gotta focus.”
“Focus why?”
“So I can read what your saying?”
“What?” Eddie tilts his head again but more confused, almost like a dog.
“Well I mean, multiple concussions-“
“What?” Eddie repeats and he sits up straight. “You’ve had many concussions??”
Steve nods. “I guess so? Maybe like.. three though? It doesn’t matter, but I’m hard of hearing in both ears? So when you talk fast I can only catch a few things, but if I focus hard enough on reading your lips, I can understand you completely.”
Eddie stares at him, wide eyed and everything. Because he has never heard about Steve’s concussions. Nor did he realize Steve was hard of hearing.
Knowing that makes his chest feel slightly weighted.
“I’m sorry stevie..”
Steve looks confused this time. “Why?”
“I didn’t realize you couldn’t understand my fast talking- I’ll slow down if you want me too, seriously, I can slow down and you can understand better and-”
“Eds, seriously, it’s okay! You can talk as fast as you want, it’s cute, so it’s fine.”
Eddie starts to smile a little. “Did you just call me cute, Big boy?”
Steve sighs and playfully shoves Eddie. “You know what I mean, you dick.”
Eddie laughs and shakes his head. “Okay Stevie, but now I gotta start over with this rant, you know that right?”
Steve let’s out a Breathe. “Please do, because I didn’t catch what band you were talking about and I really want to know.”
Eddie laughs again and nods. “Okay big guy. so anyways-”
Eddie does end up slowing his talking pace a little bit, but only by a little. He really couldn’t help if he talked too fast, sometimes he just had word vomit and needs to speak faster than anyone in the room apparently.
Steve appreciate the way Eddie considered him, slowing his pace a little, gesturing more to help Steve rather than himself.
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well. i can't find my original fic rec list so here's a new (updated) one!
Daily Routines by The Garden of Unusual Delights (Shadowland)
A number of people who feel depressed turn to comedy. Routines can also help. / As can having someone to care for.
4k words / oneshot / complete
- TOP fucking tier. this rewired my neurons, shifted my view of Barnaby & his relationship with Wally, and also made me Deeply emotional
How to Greet New Neighbours by The Garden of Unusual Delights (Shadowland)
He doesn't know what's happening, but he knows it isn't good.
8k words / oneshot / complete
- STELLAR. an intriguing and engaging (and heartbreaking!) take on how Wally wound up sending material to the whrp
A Matter of Care by The Garden of Unusual Delights (Shadowland)
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2.5k words / oneshot / complete
- this person always gets characterizations Just Right, don't they? this a very sweet and tender moment between the besties <3
What to call it? What to call it? by Anonymous
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2.2k words / oneshot / complete
- a fascinating exploration / behind the scenes interpretation of the secret 14 audios. the end always has me in my feels <3
Strings Of Fate by A_Cypress_Coffin
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27k / multichap / ongoing
- a very fun interpretation of Franklydear and how the puppets perceive / experience / handle the true nature of their reality. i Cannot recommend it enough!
To Read a Clock by TurnedWorm
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2.7k words / oneshot / complete
- sweet and also Haunting! a stellar combination, and an interesting take on Wally's perspective. ngl it gave me chills!
my chest is bursting with abnormality by springtrap_wiki
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1k words / oneshot / complete
- a little peek into Wally realizing that he's different than his others neighbors. I like how this is handled - it hits home if im being honest!
Goin’ Out of My Head by 5_24
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5.4k / multichap / complete
- genuinely funny, cute, and entertaining. the perfect read for a laugh!
Inside Jokes by The_PastelVoid
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2k / oneshot / complete
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Goodnight, Wally! by PastelDemon
... But what would happen if, one day, without any warning, Wally suddenly could sleep just like everyone else?
19.5k / oneshot / complete
- very sweet with a sprinkling of angst, and an entertaining take on what a new-to-sleep Wally might be like
Welcome Home: Fantasy AU by ImaginatorOfThings
What would happen if we took our lovable cast of puppets, and put them into a Fantasy alternate universe?
28k / series / complete
- a VERY fun fantasy au with a fascinating twist. it made me tear up, it made me feel some dread, it made me smile! what more could we ask for <3
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