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

Games Aren't For Me

A/N: I'm so sorry. I might mess up with the whole First Person Perspective on Beverly. I'm so used to writing a Third Person story.

I stared at Audra and Bill kissing and then getting on Silver to pedal off. Standing there I let a tear drop down my cheek. Richie put an arm on my shoulder. "Don't worry Molly. You still have us." I pushed his head jokingly at his nickname. Giggling a bit. "Why don't we all stay at my house tonight? We can catch up and hangout for a while.
        I arrived at Richie's house around 6:30. Everyone was already there except Bill who rode up as I was putting my hand on the door. Audra giggling on the back of Silver.
I immediately got sad. Regretting my decision of being there. Opening the door and going inside. I saw Ben standing there. "Hey Bev! I was getting a drink but everyones's downstairs." I followed Ben downstairs and everyone said 'hey.' We were all playing games when finally Bill and Audra joined. "Time to get the party started!" Richie yelled. Turning the music up, everyone was dancing and Bill and Audra couldn't separate. I felt like I lost my best friend.
We all sat down to finally watch the movie, Audra was cuddling up with Bill and I sat next to Stan. He knew I was feeling bad and put a comforting arm around me. We watching the movie as I saw Bill and Audra holding hands and whispering things into each others ears.
After the movie I felt myself get way to anxious. I ran upstairs and stepped onto Richie's porch. Pulling a box from my back pocket, I decided to pick up an old habit I thought I dropped when I left Derry. Pulling a cigarette out and lighting it. After a few minutes, I felt the stress leaving my body. I heard the door open and Mike came out. "Hey Beverly. Things will be okay. Don't be so stressed out. I know you are tired of hearing this but, we are all here for you." I slowly stuck the cigarette out from under my arm to him. Wondering if he would be angry, accepting or take it. He reached out and took it. Not surprised by me having it at all. "We all kind of assumed you did. We know it's been rough." He used a lot before handing it back but I knew his farm life had troubles too. He wasn't the most accepted there.
Eventually Audra and Bill came out. Mike waved goodbye and heading in. I just stuck to the side, hoping they wouldn't really notice me and just get done with whatever they are doing. "I'll see you tomorrow?" Audra said to Bill. He nodded and she gave him a peck on the cheek. Another blow to my chest is what it felt like. She began walking home and Bill turned to notice me. "Oh, hey B-buh-bev!" I waved and he came over. Looking disgruntled by the cigarette so I put it out. "It's not that I don't like it. Audra would get mad though." Why did he have to mention her. I decided to continue it anyway though. "Where is she going?"
"She can't stay the night. Folks would get mad." I nodded and noticed he was looking at me. I gave him a confused look. You're taken Bill! Stop looking at me!
"Sorry, I just can't believe you are really back. I've missed you a lot."
"You don't seem to show it very much. Almost like i'm not back." A frown grew on his face and he seemed to sink a bit. "Audra has heard things. About before you left. She believes all the rumors about you and thinks something happened between us."
"I had the impression that something did happen... before I left, I mean." The heat was rising to my cheeks but it was too dark fro him to see.
"You're right, but that was before. She thinks... well she thinks you are... a slut. She thinks you've been with all of us. The Losers, I mean." I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Anger was now pulsing through my veins. Bill saw my clench my fists. "Now, I've told her the truth. That you did no such thing and that you are not... what everyone says you are." I'm glad he didn't use the word but I was still mad.
Richie stepped outside before I could tell him just how infuriated I was. "Hey guys, we are playing a game. Come inside!"
Back in Richie's basement everyone was in a circle. This cannot end well. "Truth or dare! Who's excited?!" Everyone, except Bill and I, cheered.
Joining the circle Richie began with Eddie. "Eddie, truth or dare?" Eddie thought for a second and hesitantly said dare to everyones surprise. Ben and Mike patted him on the back for manning up. "Trade underwear with Stanley." Eddie immediately started saying how it was unsanitary and impossible but after coaxing, he settled with a scowl and new underwear.
Eddie continued the game. "Ben, truth or dare." Ben instantly said dare and looked right at me. There's no way Eddie would do that to me, right? Ben is nice but... I can't do that with him.
"I dare you... to drink this whole cup that Richie and Mike made. Stanley and Bill followed that with an 'oooooo.' And I was left confused. How bad could it be? Ben took a sniff and gagged. Then began guzzling it down. He squinted and it dripped down his chin a little. "I think I'm going to be sick!"
After Ben returned from the bathroom it was his turn to pick. "Bill. Truth or dare?" He glared daggers at him. "C-can't be the one t-to start being a w-wuh-wuss, now can I?" Everyone cheered. Including myself.
Ben smirked. "No, no you cannot. I dare you, to do 7 minutes in Heaven, with yours truly... Beverly." My heart stopped and I coughed on the drink that had been up at my face at the time. Bill went wide eyed and looked at me in horror. What was Ben thinking?!
Richie said lowly to Bill but I still heard. "We can stop, Bill. It's no big deal." But Richie had been. Looking at me, was he telling me this too?
"No, no. It's fine. Uh, Beverly?" I sat for a second but didn't want to be a wuss. I nodded and stood up, shaking. The feeling in my legs were almost gone. Eddie and Stanley both slapped Ben and I turned my head to Bill, who said. "I.. uh... l-lets do this."