Stand By Me Imagines and Preferences

Imagine #13 (Teddy Duchamp)

**NOTE: (Y/F/N) = Your Friend's Name**

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It was the Tuesday after Christmas break, and everyone was back in school. You were at lunch with your friends until you see one of your best guy friends, Teddy, looking and feeling down. You sighed as you look at your friends, who look at you with confusion. "(Y/N), are you okay?" (Y/F/N) asked you. "It's Teddy... He's been down all day I guess. I better go talk to him," you told her as you got up. You took a deep breath as you walked over to his table, where he was sitting by himself. It was rare for Teddy to sit by himself since Gordie, Vern, and Chris usually sit with him. "Hey, Teddy, is it okay if I sit with you?" you asked. "I'd love that, (Y/N)," he said as you sat across from him. Silence was there for a few moments until you spoke up. "I don't mean to sound stalkerish, but I seen that you were down, which was why I came over. What's going on, Teddy?" you asked. He sighed and looked at you. "One of my friends has been acting out lately. He said that he wanted to change, but he's afraid of being alone due to the group of friends he has. I don't know what to do, (Y/N)," he softly told you. You sighed. "Teddy, listen to me very carefully. You can't change a person, you only change yourself. Even if they're begging for you to change them, they're only asking you to change for them. To bend with them, make them a place in your mind. If they wanted to change, they wouldn't be so afraid of being alone," you said. Teddy smiled a bit. "You're right. Thanks," he said. "No problem, Teddy," you smiled. The bell rang. "Come on, let's go to science," you said. With that, Teddy felt okay.

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(A/N): Hi! I'm sorry if I haven't posted, but hopefully this imagine makes up for everything. I apologize also if this is too short, I just wanted to get something up since I haven't updated. For those who have voted for this book thus far, thanks a ton, it means a lot to me! Prompt credits to putthepromptsonpaper.tumblr.com for the prompt in bold. I love you all, and thanks for reading!