Summer 1989//A Reddie Fanfic

Chapter 4

It was around 5pm when they all met up. Bill was the first to get to the quarry, which wasn't a surprise, because he usually was the first one there. Then came Ben, Beverly, Stanley, and Eddie. Mike decided to come to hang out before he had to leave Derry. They were all going to miss his dearly.

Richie ran up to everyone standing at the edge, and he suddenly couldn't stop himself from running and accidentally pushing Eddie off the edge of the cliff. Everyone screamed bloody murder, but Eddie screamed louder. Bill quickly turned his head to Richie. "W-w-what the hell Ri-Ri-Rich-Richie?!" Bill yelled.

Richie began hyperventilating, then he heard Eddie screaming for help. He thought it was normal until he heard the pain in his scream, plus he noticed Eddie wasn't swimming... he was DROWNING!

Beverly jumped into action, jumping off of the cliff and into the water, helping Eddie out. Richie's eyes got wide when he realized Eddie's foot was sliced open. Richie freaked out more, and went over to the rocks.

Beverly got her dress and wrapped it around his foot. Eddie was bawling his eyes out. That must hurt...

Everyone else ran to Eddie and Mike quickly comforted him and made his tears dry. Stanley glared over at Richie and spoke,"This is your fault-" Richie then interrupted Stan. "I couldn't stop myself from running, I didn't mean to Stan! I swear to God!!"

Eddie lifted his head up from Mike's chest. "Guys! It was an accident, don't blame it on Richie!" Richie's eyes got less watery. He's really taking up for me? Really?? His eyes sparkled with happiness.

Eddie looked at the time and noticed it was now 6:59pm. Everyone had went home, except him and Richie. Eddie had dried up already and was freezing cold still. Richie, being a gentleman for once, lended his jacket to Eddie.

"Here, take it. I don't need it. Your warmth is more important than anything else right now." Eddie blushed, accepting the jacket and putting it on. He then looked up at the sky, seeing the constellation of stars, and suddenly feeling Richie's arms around him. It felt like nothing could get him now, now that he was in his arms- In Richie's arms.