"Don't Give Up Just Yet...." (Bill x Beverly)

Here to Stay

A/N: Hey guys, I thought of this story as I wrote my other one. Please read both. I really do need feedback at this point. For now this is in Beverly's POV but it could change depending on how I feel. It will only be in her POV for this chapter i think. Enjoy and have a nice day!

The seat of the airplane was starting to hurt my backside. Everything was sore from this flight but I knew it'd be over in 15 minutes. Then, and only then, would everything change. I could live in Derry with my Aunt and have happy lives with all my friends again. I hope 2 years doesn't change you too much.
Upon arriving at the airport, I happily raced through it with my Aunt calling me from behind. I never stopped. Jumping up and down in the backseat of the cab. No matter the smell of puke or the crusty old seats, the way the cab driver picked his nose and wiped it all over himself, the trip was truly magical.
I thanked the cab driver and tipped him pretty heavily. He could tell I was in a good mood. Looking at our new house, it truly seemed amazing. It matched most others but it was OURS. I carried my luggage into my room and ran down the steps, "I have to go out! I'll be back soon!" My aunt yelled something inaudible to me and I hopped on my bike to get to the quarry.
What would they say? I didn't tell them I was coming. I hope they are happy... I stopped dead in my tracks, staring at the cliff where all the Losers were spitting off of it and Richie and Eddie began arguing. It was a good feeling to know they are the same. But Bill wasn't there... where could he be?
Slowly walking up from behind, I was just a few feet away but was afraid they'd all disappear like in my dreams. "Hey Losers! Who's going first?" They all turned and stared in amazement. Are they happy? My question was immediately answered by Stanley rushing over to hug me. Soon everyone followed and embraced. All of them were yelling different things and asking 'How i was' and 'what i am doing there.' "My Aunt finally agreed to move here. As a birthday present!" I giggled a bit and felt so relieved to see all my friends.
They all seemed to have grown taller. Richie had grown the most but put on a lot of muscle, he had also grown his hair out decently long. Eddie still had his same size but just a few inches of height. Ben had slimmed down some and grown, obviously wanting to change his appearance. Mike seemed to look way older now, some stubble already growing into what looks like a beard. Stanley however was the same. He didn't look much different, other then his yamaka. I decided to ask him about it later.
"Where's Bill? He's still here right?" The worry in my voice could be heard but I hoped no one heard it. Mike shifted uneasily as Eddie coughed and Stanley rubbed his neck. "What's going on?" They were acting very strange. Did something bad happen? "He'll be here soon. He said he'd meet us later." Richie was the one to speak up. Staring right into her eyes, no games, no jokes. Something is definitely wrong.
We all eventually jumped off the cliff to the cold rush of water down below. Messing around and splashing each other. Richie was chasing Eddie with a turtle he found as I sat on Ben's shoulders about to destroy Stanley and Mike in a chicken fight. After I pushed Stanley off I heard a crash of water behind me... and then another.
Looking over I saw Bill emerge with a grin. That's when he saw me. When he turns his face, it went blank and his eyes went wide. All color leaving him. "Bev...Beverly?!" A person emerged next to him laughing loudly and wrapping their arms around his neck. Planting a kiss on his cheek. "Bill you lied! It's freezing down here!" They playfully slapped Bill on the arm. I took in this person's features. Roughly our age, long auburn hair and naturally tan, flawless skin. Brown eyes looked into Bill's and turned to see me. "Oh Hello! Are you new here?" They haven't mentioned who I am to her? Was is because she's with Bill? Maybe she's not with Bill... maybe it was a friendly kiss.
           "I'm Beverly. I was a part of this friend group before moving away. I just got back after 2 years a little over an hour ago." Bill still hasn't moved or said anything. "Nice to meet you, I'm Audra. Bill and I met during school and I've been here ever since." She giggled, clinging to Bill.
           Swimming back to shore, Bill came up to me as we all were drying off. "I can't buh-believe it's you. Y-you're back!" He gave a nervous smile and stuck his hand out. I shook it but did not feel welcomed back. Why has he changed? I didn't...
I went back to sit with Richie and Eddie, picking a rock next to them. "Beverly, sorry. We didn't know exactly how to tell you." It did hurt but I didn't want to ruin anything while just getting back. "I don't even know what you mean. Obviously we both have moved on. It's settled." Eddie shifted uneasily. "Right..."
Right before we left I noticed Bill and and Audra walking ahead of everyone to his bike. They were holding hands and laughing. No doubt something funny Bill said. He always had a way with jokes that could make anyone laugh. Not like Richie's that would irritate you after a while.
Audra stopped at the bike and they hugged, discussing something. His head was deep in the crook of her neck as she drew circles in his hair. That could be me. I could be breathing in his scent. I could be wrapped in his arms, feeling the heat come off of his chest. Hoping he wouldn't see the rising blush in my cheeks or the speeding of my heart. That could be me...