"Is everything okay?" Richie asks when Eddie returns, noticing his red cheeks and shaken up expression.
"I need to go home. I'm sorry, Rich." Eddie says and looks down.
"What? Why? Did something happen?" Richie asks, genuinely confused.
"No- no I-" Eddie takes a deep breath before continuing.
"I- we cant be friends. Because things are too different. Things won't ever be the same as they were before Connor came around. I really like you, Richie. I aways have. I thought we were soulmates. And- and then Connor came along. And it's been torture ever since. I waited it out until he got his color, because I thought that maybe- maybe he wasn't your soulmate. That you would break up and I could make a move, because I wouldn't let myself miss a second chance. And then, my birthday would come and I would get the same color as you-" Tears are streaming down his cheeks. He's never been so vulnerable.
Richie is looking at Eddie in a way he never has before. Sadness, sympathy, maybe even regret?
"I'm happy you have your person. But now I have to accept the fact that you aren't my person. And I cant get over that if I see you, because- I'm always reminded. I- I'm sorry." Eddie finishes and starts walking toward the door. He cant see Richies face anymore, he doesn't want to. He wants to be alone.
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i always wanted you || reddie
Fanfictioneveryone gets a color streak on their wrist when they turn 17. that color corresponds with a number. their are only 2 people who can have the same color/number combinations. that's how you figure out your soulmate.
