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first kiss

warning: explicit language

The sun was beating down on the three boys as they worked on the dam. Eddie took to stealing glances at Richie as he worked, pushing back his curly locks to wipe sweat from his forehead. When Eddie wasn't looking at Richie though, Richie's eyes were on Eddie. Eddie worked with Bill and furrowed his brow, his bottom lip pouting as he concentrated. None of the boys even noticed Henry Bowers come out of nowhere; and head straight for them.

"What the fuck you kids doin' here?!" Henry spat at the three, Belch and Victor stood on either side of him.

"Fucking your mother Bowers, what does it look like we're doing?" Richie replied, though he was just as tense as the other two. Henry clenched his jaw and made a fist at his side, ready to hit any one of them. Victor and Belch had taken to walking around Eddie and Bill, looking at their dam.

"What a fuckin' baby dam!" Victor yelled, causing Henry and Belch to laugh and focus on that instead.

"Let's break it." Belch suggested. All three boys cried out in protest, and after Henry agreed, the boys crushed the dam. Bill, Eddie, and Richie cried out and the older boys kicked the pieces into the water, splashing around and kicking muddy water at the three. Bill cried out in anger and Henry turned to him.

"Don't gimme any of your shit, you stuttering little freak." Henry hissed as the other two boys finished ruining their hard work.

"You didn't have to do that!" Eddie yelled, his voice thin and shaking, "why did you do that?"

"Because I felt like it, fucknuts!" Henry screamed at him, then connected his fist with Eddie's nose. The sound it made caused Richie to cringe. Eddie clutched his face and screamed in pain, his scream was quickly replaced by weeping.

"Shut up." Victor was back in front of them too. "Shut up that crying kid, or I'll pull your ears down and tie em' under your chin."

Richie quickly moved over to Eddie and wrapped his arm around Eddie's shoulders, using his other hand to cover Eddie's mouth and muffle his sobs.

"We're going." Henry crossed his arms and stood over the boys. "When we come back we won't see you again will we?"

"N-no." Bill shook his head.

"You sure?" Belch asked. "You'd better be sure, mushmouth."

"I-I-I'm sh-sh-sure..." Bill replied, trembling. Henry nodded, satisfied, and left with the other two.

Richie uncovered Eddie's mouth and took the smaller boy into his arms. Eddie, along with crying, was turning red. His breathing became raspy and he was struggling more and more to get air. Richie immediately opened the fanny pack and grabbed his inhaler, picking up Eddie's hand and putting it in his palm. He brought it up to his mouth but when Eddie pushed, nothing happened.

"I-I-Its eh-hempty! H-He mi-might be-" Bill's face was red and he swallowed hard, but he couldn't get out the last word. Dying.

"Ride into town and get another for him then!" Richie yelled. He didn't mean to freak Bill out anymore than he already was, but Richie had to focus on Eddie. Bill quickly ran to his bike and sped off. Richie's eyes met Eddie's.

"Eddie- Eddie look at me. Just at me." Richie fought to keep his voice calm. He'd never been good at being calm in serious situations, he would always crack a joke or freak out, but right now he knew he couldn't. Richie cupped both of Eddie's cheeks, keeping his head straight forward and his gaze on Richie.

"Focus on me Eds, Bill's getting your inhaler from town. You're going to be fine but you have to breathe slow... for me."

But Eddie couldn't, he could barely breath; much less focus on Richie's voice. Everything was an echo to him and his vision was blurred, but he knew Richie was there. That wasn't enough for Richie, Eddie was in danger now and he couldn't wait for Bill. So, Richie let his impulsiveness take over and he connected their lips.

Kissing Eddie was something Richie had thought about before, but he wished it hadn't been because of an asthma attack. Eddie didn't kiss back, but his breathing evened out and when Richie pulled away, his face was returning to its normal color. His mouth was open and he stared at Richie, and for a second Richie thought he still couldn't breathe. Then he realized.

"I'm sorry- I didn't know what to do-"

Eddie shook his head and bit his lip nervously, looking down at his hands. "Could you... could you do it again...?"

Richie looked at him, shocked but nodded. He put two fingers under Eddie's chin, lifting his face gently. He met Eddie's gaze and then kissed him again. A real kiss.

Eddie kissed him back this time. It was short and sweet, but there was no happier moment in either of their lives then those few seconds. When the two broke apart, Eddie was blushing and they were both smiling. Richie took Eddie into his arms again and hugged him tight. Eddie wrapped his arms around Richie's waist, resting his head on Richie's chest. The sound of Richie's heart was soothing to him, and any anxiety provoking thoughts were gone. Even the pain in his nose, though still there, was going down. It didn't bother Eddie as much anymore, not when he was with Richie. They were both happy and content in that moment, and by the time Bill got back they'd almost forgotten everything that happened.

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