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Chapter Four

Unspoken Secrets
Chapter Four

Stanley's eyes opened suddenly, as if he was being strangled by a monster, he began coughing rapidly until his lungs started hurting. His head was throbbing still, but meagerly, and the frail arms of Bill that were around his neck once were now around his waist.

"S-Stuh-Stanley are you okay?" Bill said, he sounded as if he had been wide awake for a while. His voice was filled with concern as Stanley choked.

Finally as the coughing stopped, Stanley's head began spinning and he laid it back on a pillow.

"A-are you o-okay?" Bill whispered again, setting his hand on Stanley's chest.

Stanley gulped and nodded. He had no idea what had just happened. He sighed and looked over at Bill.

And again, like at school earlier, they stared into each other's eyes.. it was wonderous, beautiful, and magical.

Bill's arms found their way to Stanley's waist again, and Stanley saw his arms around Bill's neck, messing with his hair. They only smiled at each other, for it was the only thing they could do.

Suddenly, there stare was interrupted by Richie and Eddie slamming open the door. The pair stared at Stanley and Bill for a moment, then grins spread across their lips.

Stanley let go of Bill's neck and sat up, feeling Bill's frail arms leave his waist. He inhaled.

"Y-yo-you two a-are s-st-st-still here?" Bill whispered, sounding embarrassed.

"Well yeah," Richie said with a shrug. "We knew it would be bad to leave you two lovebirds alone."

Stanley and Bill's faces exploded.

"Richie! What the fuck?!" Stanley shouted, avoiding eye contact with Bill.

"Richie..." Bill groaned along with Stanley.

"Aww come on, I'm just messing with you fuckers," Richie said with a guffaw, and pulled Eddie into his arms. "You ready to go home Mr.Ican'tuseBill'sbathroombecauseithasgermsanditsfilthyandicanbarelybreathessoineedmyinahler."

Eddie sneered, pulling the grasp from them away. "Shut the fuck up Richie." He muttered and walked out of the bedroom door.

"You two have fun," Richie said with a huge smirk, sly and grateful, and slipped out of the room. "See you assholes tomorrow!" He called from the bottom of the stairs, and the front door shut.

Stanley felt the warmness from his face slowly decrease, he looked over at Bill, who's face was still burning.

"God, R-Richie's a d-dick.." Bill muttered, causing Stanley to snicker.

"Yeah.." Stanley replied, the awkwardness between them dying down. "Uh... I better go. My mom's probably wondering where I am.. B-but thank you, Bill, for saving me.."

"Of course," Bill said with a small, adorable smile. Stanley returned the beam.

"So how'd you do it?"

"Do what?" Bill asked with curious eyes.

"Defeat Bowers." Stanley answered, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh, well.. th-that-that's a st-story for a different t-time." Bill said with a contagious chuckle, causing Stanley to laugh as well.

"Well.. I'll see you tomorrow. Goodbye Bill." Stanley got up from Bill's bed and began walking out the door. He was walking down the stairs when he felt someone grab his hand.

"S-S-St-St-Stan w-wait..." Bill murmered, causing Stanley to jerk his head up and look at his friend.

Bill's eyes looked wistful, like they were longing for something. His adam's apple was bobbing up and down like he wanted to say something, but he couldn't get it off his tongue. Suddenly, his eyes sparkled, and his grip on Stanley's hand tightened; and he opened his mouth.

"C-c-can I t-tell you suh-suh-someth-th-thing?"

Stanley was a little taken back by this for some unthinkable reason, but he nodded.

"I-I think I-I-I'm f-falling in love w-with my b-b-best friend..." Bill whispered, his lips quivering and his eyes avoiding Stanley's at all costs.

Stanley's heart skipped a beat. The truth was, and at this moment Stanley realized, that he too, was falling in love with his best friend. He took a breath and looked Bill in the eyes.

"M-me too.." Stanley mumbled, and for one second, Bill's eyes locked with Stanley's, in awe. And Stanley then let go of Bill's hand. And soon, without another word, he was gone.

Stanley rushed home, his head starting to pound again. As he closed the front door, his mom walked into the room with a small, nervous smile. Her hands were shaking and her eyes were twitching.

"Baby, it's 7:03."

"Oh, Momma.. I am so sorry.." Stanley said with grief. "I was just as Bill's, and..."

"Bill Denbrough?" His mom asked, her hands looseing the terrible shaking. Then she began walking towards him, he noticed the worry in her eyes.

"Y-yes."

"Oh, God Stanley!" His mom wailed, Stanley had forgotten about the bruises on his face and arms.. He looked down and his shirt was ripped, especially the left sleeve where he a bandage was. He had also forgotten about the large bandage wrapped around his head to protect the back of it. "What happened to you?!"

HENRY BOWERS, mom! It was that fucking douchebag who won't leave me alone to save his life! He tried to kill me, mom! HENRY BOWERS TRIED TO KILL ME!!! HENRY BOWERS TRIED TO-

"I fell down the stairs at school today," He said, pretending to laugh. "I-I'm just a bit clumsy."

Stanley's mom reached for his arm. "Let me s-"

"I'm fine!" Stanley shouted with nervous eyes. His outburst made his mom step back. "I-I'm okay, alright, Mama? Don't worry about me."

"Well... I'm glad you're with friends, Stan." His mom said. "Just try to be home before 7 okay? You know the curfew rules, okay baby?"

"Yes, mama." Stanley said with a relived smile. His mom gave him a kiss in the middle of his forehead and he ran to his room.

He pulled the empty journal out from under his bed he had found a couple weeks back and didn't know what to do with. He turned to the first page.

Dear Bill,

I want to tell you all the reasons why I think you're perfect.

Of course, one piece of paper wouldn't be enough for that.

So, That's why I have a whole journal.

Reason #1
You save me from danger.

Part Two: Stanley's Journal
Chapter One:
Coming 10/23/17

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter!! I don't know what I think of it really... It seems like it has too much dialogue.. what are your thoughts?

Anyways, this concludes the end of PART ONE. So now I will have a two weeks wait for part two.

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