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Homophobic slurs and mature themes

Richie POV

Monday. Wonderful.

My parents did actually end up coming back until late last night, so left me alone for the whole weekend, which I didn't mind.

In fact I would rather be alone than in the presence of my parents, reeking of liquor and tobacco, as per usual.

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I made it to school, late, but early enough to make it to my first class. When I walked into my first period class, the first eyes I come in contact with are Eddie's, which look like they've been waiting for my arrival.

I immediately look away towards the teacher who didn't seem very happy with me, but I just shrugged it off. I head over to an open seat and begin to take out my stuff and place it on the table.

I turn to the right page as the teacher continues to teach the lesson. I begin to tap my pencil on my books only to be shushed by the very annoyed teacher.

When I say very annoyed, I mean very annoyed. He looked like he was going to send me out of the classroom because of my constant fiddling, tapping, and drumming.

Class went by fast, unexpectedly, which for me was a good thing, so I didn't have to be in the same room as Eddie.

During class, I could feel his eyes pierce through my head, and when I do, I look back to see him staring, then turns towards the teacher and continues to write down notes.

I pack up my stuff into my bag and begin to walk out the door when I feel I light tap on my shoulder, It was so light I surprised myself that I even felt it. I turn around only to see Eddie Kaspbrak looking up at me.

"What's up, eds?"

"Don't call me that. And uhm.."

He started but was cut off by Beverly grabbing him and pulling him towards the nearest exit outside. I followed as it would appear strange if I didn't. She pinned him to the wall with a fairly angry expression.

"Rich, I'll let you swing the first punch." She snickered as I gulped and took a step towards the two.

Eddie looked as if he was about to cry out of fear and hopelessness. I clenched my fists together and did the unthinkable.

"No."

"Excuse me?" Beverly said in anger and disbelief.

"Are you fucking deaf? I said no." I replied, raising my voice.

She let go of Eddie and stomped towards me. "What? So now you're fucking defending him? Who the hell are you? Clearly not Toizer, but this shitty, useless, fucking fag you really are." Beverly said taking a step closer with each foul word she spoke.

"Fuck you."

"Say that one more time, I dare you, Richie."

"Oh, so I was right about you being fucking deaf, asking me to repeat things to you, cunt."

Right after I said that, she threw a punch right at my jaw, then forcefully shoving me to the ground, causing me to gain scrapes on my arms and legs. I was practically asking for it though, being a smartass towards Beverly is something you will instantly regret, but it does put her in her spot.

She got on top of me and started throwing punches at me, but I grabbed her by the neck and slammed her to my side, her face planting on the cement. She let out a mighty groan before I got up and kicked at her sides, her yelping every time I do so.