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Use of homophobic slurs and mature language

Introduction

Eddie Kaspbrak was openly gay, which didn't do well for him with Richie ( trashmouth) Toizer and his gang, including Beverly Marsh and Mike Hanlon.

Nearly everyday, he would either get punched, kicked, called nasty names, choked, or all of the above. This drove him to major depression.

3rd person POV

It was the first day back since the break. Eddie looked down walking through the halls attempting to be avoided ( as per usual).

His surroundings were covered with people with their friends, and many conversations echoing throughout the halls. As he approached his locker, a loud, unpleasant 'thud' shot from his left side.

He turned around slowly to see Richie's fist banged against the locker, which then shocked his whole body with a sense of raging fear.

Eddie POV

I turned around being brought apon a devilish glare from Trashmouth.

"Heya Eds." Richie smirked, knowing I hate that nickname.

"W-what do you want?" I mumbled, as Richie's smirk became wider.

He pushed me into the locker forcefully and started to punch me, his grip on my neck became tighter.

I was gasping for air, although I knew reaching for my inhaler would be useless by now.

"This is what you deserve, Fag!" He spat, punching me.

Eventually, he let go of his grip causing me to collapse on the floor, weeping hopelessly with a bloody face.

He trailed off to his friends who were watching and started heading to class.

I was left there for a moment, but a friendly figure caught my eye.

"W-what happened?" Bill said as his eyes widened, jogging over to me.

"Nothing.. I'm fine. J-just get to class, you don't want to be late." I managed to get out of my blood filled mouth.

"Are you s-serious?? N-no, I'm bringing you to the n-nurses o-office." He stuttered, helping me up with my arm over his shoulder for balance.

A while later I still lay in the nurses office. I stared out the window with my eyes ever so slightly open due to the pain, only to see Richie walking by, looking at me.

He immediately turns away after making eye contact. I noticed his face turn a slight red.
I was left there in utter thought.

Time lapse ~ After school

I managed to get off the bed and limp towards the bike rack to ride home.
There he was. Richie. I stopped in my tracks, him glancing over at me, and started walking my way. My eyes only widened, I quickly turned around but flinched at his hand grabbing my shoulder forcing me to face him.

Richie POV

I started heading to the bike rack as soon as the bell rang, to see that Eddie's bike was indeed there. As soon as I knew it, I saw the smaller boy look at me then immediately turn around in fear, as I jogged towards him. I gripped my hand on his shoulder, I could feel him shaking as I turn him around.

"Edd-" I got cut off by him slapping my hand off him only causing me to become angry. He hesitated, then just lost it.

"I-I'm done! I'm tired of being pushed around like some pathetic 2 year old..! I can't stand being tortured everyday by you and your friends including everyone at home!" I noticed him holding back tears, only filling me with a wave of guilt.