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(Aye eleven)
Richie POV

"Hey Mike, can I borrow you for a sec?" I say as I approach their table.

Eddie gave me a shocked yet betrayed look but ignored it, considering that's what I'm going to try to do to get over him.

"I-I.. uhm.. sure.." Mike responded, unsure and confused.

"Great." He shuffled out of his seat and I lead him into the bathroom.

"What did you want exactly..?" He said as we entered the bathroom. I turned around to face him. I didn't really know how to say what I was going to say.

"Well.. um.. I was kinda hoping.. um.." I started, which resulted in Mike rolling his eyes and about to step out of the bathroom until I quickly grabbed his wrist to prevent him from doing so.

"Don't go. I need to ask of you for a favor." I pleaded.

"Why would I help you? You hurt Eddie." He said.

"What?"

"Yeah. He really misses you. And you ignoring him and just doing what you're doing doesn't help. He wants to be your friend, Richie." He explained, tearing my hand from his.

"Just please, Mike. I'll owe you one." I said, trying my best to convince the other.

"Depends." He replied, crossing his arms in front of him.

"Tell me what you want me to do for you, then you do what you want for me." I told him, waiting once again for a reply.

"Hm.. fine. But tell me what you want from me first." Mike said.

"I'll have to save that for later." I said smirking, walking out of the bathroom with a wink as the bell rung.

Mike POV

I caught up to Will before he headed to the his next class, I needed to tell him about Richie and I's conversation.

"Hey Will." I smiled, heading to his locker with him, side by side.

"Hey Mike, so, what did Richie want?" He asked, twisting in his locker combination.

"That's the thing, actually. He didn't necessarily tell me, he just told me he needed a favor from me and said I would get one in return." I said, him opening his locker.

"Oh? That's kinda suspicious. What did you say? I don't want Eddie to end up hurt again."

"Yeah, neither do I. And he didn't really give me the option wether to decline or not so.." I trailed off.

"Alright. I have Eddie in fourth, so maybe I'll talk to him?" He suggested.

"Nah, I have him next. Don't worry about it. See you tomorrow!" I said waving goodbye and off to my next class, same with Will.

When I got to Science, I noticed an empty seat next to Eddie, so gladly took it.

"Hey." I greeted.

"Hi." Eddie said, grabbing his pencil from his binder pocket.

"So uh.. What did Richie want?" He asked. Should I really tell him? Maybe the favor is also not to tell people about this? I didn't really know, so decided to hide it.

"Oh nothing really. He was just ranting on about stupid things that he thought I was involved in."

"Oh." He mumbled,  and looked back to the front and began to take notes. I knew he was upset, but I figured it would be better to not suggest I knew. I also knew that this was because of Richie.

The way his face lit up as he came walking towards our table. And the way he tried to hide it.   I think he's trying to ignore his feelings. Because I think there's something more between the two, wether it's the past or maybe even now.

Like think about the fact that this could be all an act. I was apparently too lost in my thoughts when the teacher instructed me to pay attention, in which I gave a slight sorry as she scolded me.

Before class ended, I asked Eddie to meet up with me after school to talk. He declined, but I insisted.

Time lapse~after school

I waited at the instructed meeting spot for Eddie, but to no avail.

It's been about 15ish mintues since the bell rang and decided to walk home until something caught my eye. Beverly Marsh and Mike Hanlon were bearing up some kid. But oh boy was it just some kid. It was Eddie.

I came over in a rushed manor, only gaining disapproving looks from Eddie. This must've caught Beverly's attention and sneered over to me, Eddie still in Mike's grip.

"What's your name, little boy?" She snickered taking a step closer towards me as I grew angry from her words.

"Mike. Now leave him alone." She fake gasped and turned on her heels towards Eddie.

"Wow Wheezy, three in a week!" She said as if she was shocked.
"First Trashmouth, then Free-Willy, now Frog Face!" She applauded.

"No need for nicknames like Fag and Wheezy anymore, although they are true. But now, welcoming to Derry High; Slut." She grinned slyly.

"Good one, Bevy." Cheered Mike.

"Shut the fuck up." Eddie said.

"Excuse me? What was that, Slut?"

"Shut the fuck up!" He yelled, earning a hefty punch from Mike right in the gut.

"NO! STOP!" I exclaimed, running over to them, only being held back by Beverly.

"Aw, His boyfriend is going to save him how cute." She snickered.

My fist swung at her jaw forcefully and I took that opportunity to run over and try to help Eddie.

I was punched a few times in the process, but finally ripped the two apart and punched Mike in the face, who barely flinched.

"EDDIE RUN!" I yelled and watched the smaller boy run away getting to safety.

As he was running, I was pushed to the ground, and kicked multiple times until I heard a voice stop him. It was Richie's.

He started to yell at Mike, them both arguing now. Finally, Mike left with a scoff and Richie came running to me.

"Hey, are you okay?" He asked, crouching down beside my fallen body.

"Do I look okay?" I giggled.

"I guess not, bucko." He chuckled. He looked up at a far distance behind me and I turned around and did the same. I saw Eddie hiding behind a tree watching us the whole time, he was trying to hide but clearly is failing.

I looked back towards Richie who offered a hand to help get up. I hesitantly took it but didn't expect what he would do this.

No. Why. Especially not when Eddie's watching.

Richie grabbed ahold of my waist and pulled me closer to him. I was paralyzed at the sudden movement so didn't/couldn't do anything about it. He pulled me even closer and smashed our lips together. As a reflex, I kissed back, but immediately regretted it. I pushed him off with both both of my hands.

"WHY DID YOU DO THAT????"

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh how Do you feel about thissssssmeofbeodiwkdqonx omg I can't even I'm ded wowie sorry u guys for freaking out there. This might as well be my favorite chapter so far but I'll have to see to find out for myself. Btw I'm writing as I go along so just a head ups in case you wanted to know for some reason. (Also btw the art at the top is mine I got too lazy to color it so I hope it's okay rip). Omg you guys that chapter was.. OOF but that's all I gotta say soo