[Clarke is the only one who ever really says anything like this to him, and even with her, he struggles to formulate a response. Eggsy says it so easily, too, and so for a moment Bellamy is struck silent. In all honesty, he thinks Eggsy would be just fine without him. It's clear he can handle himself. He's capable and confident well-liked, but Bellamy still gets it.
So, finally, he replies, voice maybe just a bit quieter than it was before.]
This would be a hell of a lot harder without you, too.
[ Eggsy has a hard time voicing his feelings when he overthinks things, but this is simple to him. It's a little surprising and nice to heart it volleyed back — like their friendship is more solidified by saying it aloud. ]
Yeah. [ He takes a moment to absorb it, too, before he gently ruins the moment. ] And who would call you at odd hours, if I wasn't around?
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So, finally, he replies, voice maybe just a bit quieter than it was before.]
This would be a hell of a lot harder without you, too.
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Yeah. [ He takes a moment to absorb it, too, before he gently ruins the moment. ] And who would call you at odd hours, if I wasn't around?
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[He teasing, gently, even though it's likely he wouldn't.]