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August ❀ age 23 -24

"We're so sorry we're late" Beverly sighed as she took of her shoes, holding her other hand on Ben's shoulder for balance.

"It's totally okay" Richie smiled while looking at his two friends. "We didn't even get to start eating. The pork's still simmering."

"Oh good" Bev smiled and straightened her posture and glanced behind Richie at rest of their friends. Stan was talking with Mike while Eddie, Bill and Carol were chatting about how amazing it was that Richie and Eddie were going to a gala.

"Bevvie!" Eddie squealed as he saw the red haired woman in the hall. He ran straight to her and wrapped his slim arms around Bev's neck. "I've missed you"

"You too bud" Bev kissed Eddie's head and separated from the hug to let Eddie pull Ben for a hug too and tell him how much he missed him too.

"I can't wait to hear about Europe" Eddie clasped his hands together and jumped in excitement.

"It was-"

"No! Save it for the dinner table!" Eddie sushed Ben and pulled both of them fully into the apartment, pass Richie who was smiling at the three.

"Hey you two!" Mike waved at the married couple and went in for a hug.

"Eds?" Richie said quietly to get Eddie's attention, which he did get. The smaller boy turned towards his fiance and quirked a brow. Richie nodded towards the side. Eddie walked to Richie and the taller one pulled them on the side.

"What's up?" Eddie looked up at Richie with concern.

"I uh..." Richie scratched his neck. "I just-"

"Eddie! The pork's done" Bill chirped from the kitchen, making both of the boys look at the brunette boy, who was lifting the lid off the pot and poke at the pork.

"Can this wait? Maybe after everyone's left? Or is it really important?" Eddie touched Richie's arm.

"Yeah, it can wait" Richie nodded and gave Eddie a small smile.

"Are you sure? I know you, Richie. And every time you say it can wait, you give me that little sad smile" Eddie poked Richie's chest with a little pout. "I don't want you to be sad"

"Hey, I'm not. I'm really not. It can honestly wait. I promise you. We'll discuss it later." Richie put his hands on Eddie's shoulders and kissed his fiance's forehead. "Okay?"

"Okay, but if you wanna talk about it, just take me aside and tell me." Eddie gave Richie a look before walking to the kitchen.

Richie looked after him for a while, until he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked to his side only to see Carol standing there with a concerned look. "Everything okay, big guy?"

"Yeah." Richie replied with a grin. "Big guy, huh...so...you've heard the rumors?"

Carol rolled her eyes and smacked Richie on the chest before walking to the dining table and sitting next to Mike, who was having an intense conversation with Stan about Queen.