reddie oneshots

childhood friends (part 2)

Richie's head snapped up. It wasn't possible. In front of the class, his cheeks red from all the attention, was the boy he'd seen in the hallway. He was small, wearing a polo shirt and oddly short shorts. Richie internally cringed when he saw the fanny pack around the boy's waist- although somehow he made it look cute.

After processing how different but also how exactly the same he looked, Richie just stared. Eddie was here. Eddie was in his classroom. Then, he realized Eddie was staring right back at him. But Eddie didn't look as confused and dumbfounded as Richie, Eddie only looked surprised. He'd known he would see Richie today. That's all he could think about, but actually seeing him was something completely different. The teacher told Eddie he could sit wherever he wanted for the day, and Eddie immediately sat in the empty seat beside Richie.

"Holy shit-" Richie whispered, staring at Eddie with a grin on his face.

"You look-" Eddie struggled to find a word to even come close to describing this boy.

"You too." Richie finished, understanding what he meant.

Richie didn't know how he did it, but finally the class ended. Eddie put a piece of paper on his desk and left. Richie unfolded it and felt a smile on his face.

meet me outside for a
proper reunion :)
-eddie

Richie quickly packed up his books, throwing his backpack on one shoulder and rushing outside. Eddie stood there awkwardly, looking around almost anxiously. Richie on the other hand, didn't care about the people around and ran over to Eddie. He crushed the smaller boy in a hug, wrapping his arms around him. Eddie hugged the taller boy back and grinned into his chest.

"It's really you..." Richie didn't want to let go, afraid that if he did he wouldn't be able to hug him again.

"It's really me." Eddie smiled, his voice muffled by his face pressed into Richie's chest. Richie knew he wasn't thinking, his thoughts were clouded by the happiness he was feeling as he lifted Eddie's chin. Eddie looked up
into his eyes and Eddie admired him for just a second- before pressing his lips to the smaller boy's. They kissed for only a few seconds- but it was the best moment of both of their days. Eddie pulled away, his eyes wide and his cheeks flushed.

"Welcome back Eds." Richie grinned, and before Eddie couldn't respond, Richie kissed him again and their lips
moved in perfect sync, both of them oblivious to anything but each other.