Eddie shrugged. “I don’t…I mean…I don’t know if I’m…like, in love with Lil…she’s my best friend, mate, that’s all. Not that’s all, I mean, best friends are important, but I…I don’t…I…” Eddie flushed and ran a hand through her hair. “Look, mate, she’s always had my back. She cares. And that’s worth a lot, you know?”
Eddie smiles back.