[Eddie presses his palm gently against Cisco's cheek, though he notices the way Cisco is still protecting himself, his arms across his chest.]

That makes sense.

[For a moment, he's quiet, and then it bursts out of him, because he can't really stop it.]

It is obvious, though. I can admit, you're definitely a geek, but you're the cool kind of geek you see on TV, not the kind that makes me feel like I'm stupid and shouldn't exist in their space, you know? You're smart and talented and cute and you always try to make sure I understand what you're talking about. You make me laugh, you're charming...it's really obvious why anyone would want to be friends with you.

[A pause, and then.]

I wish I'd known Ronnie better. I bet we'd have been good friends too.