You were just repeating the stuff I already said but in reverse. 's not the same thing.

[ Even Cisco can hear the faint hint of petulance in his words; he'd gone out on a limb, saying what he did, and now it feels like Eddie's avoiding doing the same. If Eddie were anyone else, he would start wondering if it were some kind of trick, or mind game. But Eddie doesn't play those. He's good, and honest.

He tightens his hand, squeezing gently as Eddie touches it. Cisco is glad for that touch, the warm familiar feeling of Eddie's fingers. ]

I guess. I don't... know as much about long-term relationships as you do. You're the first person I've been with this long, you know? And I'm not- I haven't got as much experience, knowing what it's supposed to look like.

[ He raises his eyes, finally, to look at Eddie, worry clear in his dark eyes. ]

And I can't stand the thought of hurting you, know you? And you're so- you're better than I am. At hiding it. When you're hurt.