bill carried richie onto his lap, gently rubbing his back; whispered calming things
the breath of bill tickled richies neck, a laughing richie melted bill's heart.
"hey, r-richie?" bill said, turning the shorter one around, caressing his cheek
"yeah, billy?" richie asked, resting his head in bill's shoulder
"I love you, baby, more than you'll ever know." the other said, without a stutter, he flushed a bright pink, nervously waiting for an answer
"I love you too, big bill." richie softly kissed bill's cheek, wanting this moment to last forever.
