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𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝟚𝟡-𝕣𝕦𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘

*sexual content (not too graphic). However, graphic sexual assault is involved*

About two months passed since Richie Tozier was taken into custody. It had been many, many weeks since Eddie had felt him, heard him, or seen him. Eddie's heart seemed to ache for him, but soon it would be at rest. Richie Tozier's court trial was today, and Eddie was equally nervous and excited. Nervous for what the ruling would be, and excited to see his boyfriend for the first time in a long time. 

Eddie stared in the mirror at his reflection, frowning slightly at his suit. He wore the same suit from Mike's funeral, the same suit from when Richie had held him from behind and kissed his neck slowly. Eddie sighed, imagining Richie's lips on his tan skin. He imagined Richie's rough hands dragging across his skin and his teeth nipping and biting at his shoulder. Eddie moaned softly and closed his eyes, thinking of Richie's pale but sturdy chest in front of him, pressed against his. He slowly reached down to unzip his pants but stopped in his tracks as he heard an awkward cough from his door. He opened his eyes and peered over to the doorway, eyes widening as he made eye contact with Bill, who was awkwardly standing there. 

"Were you, uh, just attempting to masturbate in front of a mirror?" Bill asked. 

"What? Uh no, no that's weird," Eddie answered, blush creeping to his cheeks. 

"Then what were you doing that to?" Bill asked, raising his eyebrow. 

"You know who," Eddie frowned, zipping up his pants and flipping him off while pushing past him to leave the room. 

Bill sighed but followed after him. 

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"Richard Tozier, to the stand please," The judge's voice boomed. 

Eddie's eyes were drawn to the first sight of movement. He gazed upon Richie, who slowly walked up to the stand, his large hands in hand cuffs. His curly, raven hair was scruffy and his cheekbones were sunken. As he took his place on the stand, Eddie saw his dark, tired orbs scan the audience. They soon made eye contact, causing Richie's thin face to break out into happy smile. Eddie felt his own face become taken over by a small smile. Eddie, on one hand, was extremely happy to see Tozier, as he had been missing him dearly. However, as Eddie gazed upon his face, he felt his heart drop at the noticeable change in his features. His face was thinner, his eyes weren't shining, and his freckle count had dropped, probably due to the lack of sun exposure. Eddie blew a small kiss in his direction, causing Richie to wink. 

"Richard Tozier, do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" 

"I promise," His voice rang through the room, causing Eddie's heart to leap at the sound. 

Eddie stared at Richie, taking in all his details. Although Richie looked unhappy and tired, Eddie still couldn't help but sigh at how utterly gorgeous he was. Apparently time had passed as he gazed at his boyfriend, because he was being called up to the stand. 

"Edward Kaspbrak, witness and victim," The judge called out. 

Richie watched as Eddie walked up, noticing how the bags under his eyes were developed and his eyes weren't shining like usual. His hair was neatly combed, but it was obvious that it was longer and not as kept when Richie left. His eyes were still gorgeous, but more dull and lifeless. Richie dragged his eyes down Eddie's body, noticing the suit he was wearing. The suit hugged his curves and accented his eyes with the blue tie. Eddie view to tell the truth, and that's where the questions started. The judge asked what happened, what led up to the event, but was more so focusing on the threat Wentworth had given Eddie.