Chapter Sixteen

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A few hours go by, the crew growing more tired and delirious. The game was long done and forgotten about, but they just couldn't get enough of Eddie. They were laughing and joking around, and every time someone said a joking stab, Eddie was the first to reciprocate. Richie watched as his young crush got along with his friends. Well, their friends, now. We all love Eddie. Some more than others.

Richie sat back against his bed, closing his eyes and tilting his head to look at the ceiling. He smiled softly, breathing in the moment he's sharing subconsciously with his loved ones. He feels someone tap him on the shoulder, causing him to open his eyes.

"Ed- Bev? What can the ol' trash mouth do for his favorite girl?" Richie said, wrapping his arm around Bev, kissing her forehead.

"Wanna smoke? I got some stuff I need to talk about." She said, laying her head on his shoulder, wrapping her arms around his middle.

"Sure, Bev Cakes. Let's go in a few minutes though, I wanna be here."Richie said, causing himself to smile once again.
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After awhile, people started going to their assigned spots in the house for bed. Stanley and Bill called dibs on the living room, Mike went to the kitchen so he could start breakfast for everyone, leaving Ben and Eddie alone.

"Where's Beverly and Richie?" Eddie asked, looking around the room as he pinched his arm.

"They probably went out to smoke. Want me to go get them?" Ben said, watching Eddie pinch his skin, but choosing not to say anything to him directly.

"It's okay, I'll go get him. But thank you." Eddie said, giving him a soft smile.
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Eddie opened the front door, looking around, and not seeing Richie. He was about to go back inside when he heard Richie above him.

"He's just so. I can't even explain to you how he makes me feel, Bev."

Eddie smiles, looking up and seeing the tips of Richies shoes hanging over the roof.

"Wow. Tozier, I think this is the first time I've ever heard you talk about someone like this. What's gotten into you?" Bev said, you could almost feel her shock.

"He has, Bev Cakes. And no, that wasn't an inappropriate joke, I mean. It's like, he's crawled into me, and made himself at home. He's my home, Beverly. Not this old shithole." Richie said, flinging his cigarette.

"Wow. You in love or something Richie?" Bev said, Standing and nudging Richie.

"I mean, I just might be gay for Eddie Spaghetti."

"I'm proud of you. Come on, lover boy, let's go see your guy."

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