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nineteen

Richie POV

I was the most thankful for Mrs.Wheeler allowing me to stay for as long as necessary. Mike explained the whole situation to his mother, me being very grateful for that.

Once we were done enjoying our dinner -chicken, rice, and steamed vegetables- we headed up to Mike's room and layed out a couple of blankets to substitute for a bed.
As I was about to crawl in he stopped me, in which I gave him a confused look as to why.

"You're the guest, you can take my bed for a few nights." Mike told me.

"Oh, but-"

"I insist." He said, getting in underneath the covers before I had a chance to respond. I let out a sigh and gradually made my way to his bed, slipping underneath the covers, putting my glasses on his night stand.

"Okay, but only for tonight." I say, him not responding due to the heavy exhales coming from him, indicating he's asleep. "Goodnight Mike." I say even though he couldn't hear me. I let my heavy eyes get to the best of me and drift off into the most peaceful, warm, and comfortable sleep I've had in a long time.

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In the morning, I couldn't help but to wake up due to a pleasant aroma filling my nostrils. When I rubbed my tired eyes open, I already saw Mike wide and awake rummaging through something in his closet/dresser.

"Good morning." My raspy morning voice greets, him turning around in a smile to do the same, "Morning. Breakfast should be ready soon. Meanwhile, change into these." He directs me, passing me a stack of folded clothes.

"Thank you. I really appreciate this." I smile at him, grabbing my glasses off of the nightstand then leaving to change in the bathroom. After finally changing into the outfit he prepared for me, I spotted him mid-hallway as as he told me food is done.

I made my way downstairs, thanking his parents once again, sitting down next to Mike, joining the table.

His two sisters ate in silence, Ted, his father, on the other hand couldn't keep his mouth shut. Just before I was about to yell at him, I decided it was best if I didn't, considering how much they're doing for me already.

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The rest of the day was a pretty chill one, just talking and whatnot. There wasn't much to do considering it was a weekend, other than playing dungeons and dragons, which wasn't very entertaining with only two people.

We were debating wether or not to invite some of Mike's other friends over, but decided against it. No one really knew the situation we were in and it would be one hell of a story to tell for them to get it.

"Hey, Mike?" I ask, turning to Mike in the middle of reading a book.

"Yeah, Richie?" He responds, setting his book aside.

"Why are you doing this? Why are you even helping me, like, we were never friends, more so hated each other."

"I know you needed some place to stay, and I doubt someone else would've done what I'm doing. I can't imagine what it's been like living like that for awhile." He said with sorrow latching onto his voice. I gave him a ever so soft smile and thanked him. I really didn't deserve this. I should honestly be out there, and I won't hesitate to leave if necessary.

Bill POV

"Hey S-Stan?" I ask, flipping through a comic, Stanley looking over my shoulder to read it as well.

"Yeah?"

"D-Do you ever think Eddie will just stop f-fighting and ignoring Richie? I mean, h-he clearly felt something towards him at some point, but all of those emotions just got s-swept from him. You know what I m-mean?" I stuttered, looking into Stanley's caramel eyes.

"I mean, yeah. I doubt someone could stay mad at another person forever. What even made drift apart like that?"

"Maybe you wuh-walking in and filming them, for i-instance?" I chuckled with a obvious yet jokingly tone.

"You're probably right." He started, shrugging. "I kinda feel bad though, it looks as if they were going somewhere with whatever kind of relationship they had." He said, looking guilty.

"Don't blame yourself, okay? It's not your fault. Who knows, it might've been for another reason." I said putting a reassuring hand on his, that was placed on his knee.

Doing so, he looked up and locked his eyes with mine, his eyes glistening behind the ray of sunlight peeking out through the curtains. I could've stared into them for internity, not realizing they were getting closer to my face by the second. My breathing hitched, soon later my lips were connected with Stan's, melting into a sweet kiss.

I've always liked Stanley, and him kissing me made a million butterflies burst in my stomach, a feeling of complete happiness washing over me. I made my hands towards his hair, gripping slightly on his loose curls, while his hands made it's way down to my hips.

We both smiled into the kiss, pulling me closer so I was now seated in his lap. In lack of oxygen, we break apart, us staring into each other's eyes lustfully. We stay like this, until I break the silence.

"T-that was..-"

"Nice?" Stanley cut me off, the corners of his mouth lifting up into a smile.

"Yeah."

"God I've been wanting to do that for a long time." Stanley stated, admiring all of my facial features.

"R-Really?" I asked, surprised.

"Yeah, I've had a crush on you since I first met you." He admitted.

"Me too." I gleamed, happy to hear my crush likes me back. He joined our lips once again, wrapping his slender arms around my waist, mine resting on his shoulders.

We pulled away, smiling at each other with pure affection. I begin to climb off of Stan's lap when he holds me in place. "Stay." 

In which I obeyed his request and rested my head on his shoulder, still sitting comfortably on his lap. I wrap my arms around him and pull him closer to me in a warm hug, him doing the same, as we stay there.

Okay first of all IM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING I WAS TRYING TO TWO DAYS AGO BUT LIKE I DIDNT END UP DOING IT SO RIPP. Also omg finally some stenbrough action going on here I feel as if I haven't included them as much in this book so I'm going to really try to incorporate them with the other characters. Again, I apologize for not updating sooner I will try to frequently do so and that's all I really have to say for right now soo..