Chapter Seventeen

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Eddie moves swiftly inside, running in his sock feet to get to the table so he could act nonchalantly when Richie inevitably came down. He took a few deep breaths to normalize himself as he stared at his hands. They wouldn't stop shaking, and he couldn't help but smile. Richard "Trashmouth" Tozier was actually gay, and not for just just anyone; himself. He heard a set of footsteps coming down the stairs, only to look up and see his man.

"Oh, hey Chee." Giving him a soft smile as he put his hands in his lap to hide his shaking.

"Hey Eds. Ben said you came down here to look for me. I was out with Bev having a smoke. Did you need anything?" Richie said with a concerning look. God, he's handsome.

"Oh, no, I was just wondering where you were and when I couldn't find you in the kitchen I just decided to wait for you. I'm okay, don't worry." Eddie said, reaching his hand out to Richie.

Richie took the boys hand softly, intertwining their fingers as he took a seat next to Eddie. Eddie stood, scooting the chair under the table as he climbed into Richies lap.

"Eds, what in the hell are you doing?" Richie asked, chuckling as he wrapped his arms around the small boy on his lap.

"This." Eddie said, in such a serious tone Richie was taken back. He placed both his hands on either side of Richies face, leaning in close and whispering against his lips.

"I think I love you, Richie Tozier."

Richies eyes widened, filling with tears as the small boy pressed his lips against his own. He'd never heard anyone tell him they loved him until he'd met Eddie. To be completely honest, he never really thought he was worthy of anyone's love. Not his parents', not the Losers, and especially not Eddies. But here is this small boy in his lap, kissing him, and telling him he loves him.

The two finally break apart, Richie smiling as he nudges his face deeper into Eddies hand, kissing his palm softly.

"I just might love you too, Eddie Spaghetti."

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