3rd POV
Eddie smiled softly at Richie and held him tightly and close in the hug.
"Alright Ed's no need to get all sappy." Richie said jokingly and giving a Curt laugh to Eddie.
"Sorry I couldn't get you guys anything" Richie said gesturing toward Bill and Stan.
"Richie you're literally an idiot neither one of us care much about material things" Bill and Stan replied.
Richie smiled softly, these boys had became his home, his family. His everything. Only one thing they didn't know was his feelings for the smallest of them Eddie. Richie loved, even though he is only 14 years old, Eddie with all his heart, more than his stupid mom jokes and cigarettes. Richie wouldn't be complete without his Eddie, well he soon hoped to be his Eddie, The tall lanky boy just sat there quietly and slightly awkward as Eddie smooched his cheek, something that wasn't uncommon for them, but this time it was different. Richie was coming to terms with his own sexuality, he was indeed gay just like Henry, and his goons had labeled him his whole life. Little did Richie know Eddie was as well too.
Richie's POV
I smiled softly as Eddie kissed my cheek and I grabbed him in a headlock playfully.
"My Spaghetti man we did it! We finally left that hellhole!" I exclaimed
"Only for four more years" Stan muttered to Bill.
"Yeah, we did Rich, I'm proud of you 'Chee you are way smarter than you put on" Eddie said softly his cheeks tinted pink.
"Ed's that was adorable, but you're more adorable" I said and pinched his cheeks softly
"Chee really" he sighed back and huffed dramatically plopping against Richie on the hammock.
"Mhm" I purred basically and pulled him close and nuzzled my head into his neck. I could stay here forever
Eddie's POV
I blushed as Richie nuzzled into my neck. I nuzzled basically into his chest softly and covered us up.
"Eddie Spaghetti you getting comfy" Richie joked smiling softly resting his head over mine.
"Mhm Chee" I said softly wrapping my arms around him.
Bill and Stan settled in the makeshift pallet they made in the floor. Themselves nuzzled and tangled up together too.
"Richie.. Can I ask something, and please don't be mad." I asked softly my breath catching slightly.
"Eddie, I couldn't ever be mad at you, but what is it.?" Richie replied
I shakily drew my breath.
"Are you gay..? I'm just asking because I feel like I may be Rich, and I mean you know alot of things and I trust you" I whispered quietly by his ear just laying there.
Richie tensed slightly and muttered quietly to Eddie.
"Yeah.. Ed's I'm gay.. you're the only one who knows, and I trust you too."
"How.. how did you know?" I asked quietly.
"Well dear Edwardo, I was looking at playboy magazines and women's tits and vagina's wasn't impressive or attractive. All my mind was like was dick. Dick. Dick" Richie casually replied he was finally at ease and comfortable with himself.
"Oh, well I'm pretty sure I'm gay then. And thank you Chee for listening to me and sharing that." I said softly and resumed nuzzling him.
Richie proceeded to wrap his arms around Eddie and said softly
"Wanna be my boyfriend"
"Y-yeah of course Chee I couldn't picture being with anyone else." I said softly and nuzzled even deeper into Richie just loving his presence overall.
Richie's POV
I smiled softly I can't believe that Eddie was mine my Eddie Spaghetti
and I loved it wholeheartedly. I pulled Eddie closer, I'd always wanted to keep him closer to protect him ever since they discovered the children that was missing had been murdered. I'm finally content and happy, things are looking up. Sure my parents may ignore me and that jazz but I still have my Spaghetti. (ik Richie's parents cannonly aren't abusive but this is for a Fic) I took my glasses off and sat them on the table near the hammock and pressed a soft kiss to his forehead and held him while he fell asleep.
3rd POV
A couple hours had passed and Eddie was asleep, but however Richie wasn't. Bill and Stan was asleep too. It was just Richie alone with his thoughts. His mind wondered Why him? What does Eddie see in him.
He also knew it was really soon to think those thoughts but Richie had always been insecure he just was good at hiding it, until he was alone. No one to indirectly reassure him. But Ed's is a smart guy so he knows something must be good about him. Richie nuzzled closer to Eddie feeling more comfortable next to his newfound lover. Richie finally fought off those thoughts and fell asleep.
A little more time had passed and eventually Eddie had stirred enough to be awake. Eddie nuzzled closer into Richie just laying there cherishing the moment and relaxed. He'd had a nightmare about Henry again. Henry had done horrible things to all of them, but the worse thing he did to Eddie, it was really selfish to say but, hurt Richie in any way. Eddie sighed softly and just held on to Richie he was gonna let anyone or anything take this moment away or any in the future. Eddie had gotten what he finally wanted fully. The love of his best friend. Eventually morning came and everyone had returned home after a short, but bittersweet departure of Beverly. Richie and Eddie had later agreed to meet at the Quarry for summer had just begun and they weren't gonna waste a damn second of it. Richie for sure was gonna be nervous but he wanted to spend time with Eddie.
Richie's POV
I brought a small duffel bag with me for a change of clothes after swimming. I decided to keep a shirt on I didn't want to gross Eddie out, there wasn't much food at home, but I made do, I was slightly skinny. But either way my body just bothered me a bit so I never went shirtless often. I walked towards the Quarry it was about a 10-15 minute walk from my house, so no need for my bike honestly.
3rd POV
Eventually the two boys arrived at the Quarry. Richie not only bringing a literally piece of baggage there, as well as his own mental baggage too. Eddie smiled softly at his boyfriend he cared deeply about. This was their special place. Theirs and no one else's, and Richie decided on it to be their first date made it even more special.
Eddie POV
I smiled softly knowing Richie picked this spot for a reason. I stripped down to some longer boxer briefs and patiently waited on Richie to do the same. However he never did.
"Richie, is there something wrong?" I asked softly.
Richie sighed then replied,
"Ed's I just don't wanna gross you out or anything. Eventually I'll probably get more comfortable with this." Richie breathed out sadly.
"I understand, just know I care about you and nothing could ever change that" I said and hugged Richie tight.
I walked to the edge of the Quarry.
"You coming or not" I sassed and jumped into the cold water.
The feeling of cold water engulfed me welcomingly. I raised up to the surface seeing Richie midfall he still looked amazing even though his eyes was squeezed shut and his nose all scrunched up. He made messy and imperfect so perfect, no one else could in my eyes. He is my everything and always had been since kindergarten.
I'd been in love with him since I was 6 and here we are 14 and dating. It seems like a dream honestly.
Richie's POV
I raised up to the surface and looked at Eddie and said,
"Damn it's fucking cold"
Eddie scoffed playfully and said,
"And you had to ruin the moment, you was so gorgeous until you opened your big mouth" Eddie laughed out and smiled looking at me.
"I'm just playing Chee" Eddie said seriously and hugged me tightly.
"I know, you're pretty sassy too and I love that so much about you" I breathed out quickly and quietly and pulled him closer. I never wanted anything to come inbetween us.
Eddie smiled once more and kissed my forehead softly.
"You're turning me into such a fucking sap Ed's" I chuckled and kissed his forehead back.
3rd POV
Soon the boys swam for hours and Eddie soon had to leave. Richie walked Eddie home and hugged him goodbye. Richie however didn't go home just yet. He was gonna stay at the club house tonight, then go home tomorrow. His parents wouldn't know anyway. He needed time away from everyone.
Eddie got in the shower and smiled softly thinking about Richie and soon finished showering. He got out some baby lotion and applied it too his skin, that was his secret to soft skin, no one knew either.
Eddie's POV
I finished applying my lotion and began to dry my hair by hand, I'd let it grow out, almost similar to Richie's hair but more kept. My curls gently sculpted around my face, giving me a slightly more feminine and babyish face. I got dressed in a loose cotton shirt of Richie's I stole from his house once when we had a sleepover, it was years ago but I'm not the biggest guy. And some underwear and I brushed my teeth quickly getting ready for bed. I approached my bed and laid down wrapping myself into a burrito.
Richie's POV
I sighed reaching the clubhouse finally and laid in the hammock. I reached to the stash and got some smokes.
"Thank fucking God for you Bevvy" I sighed out softly.
I grasped the match box and struck one and lit the cigarette shaking the match out. I inhaled the smoke a feeling of relieve washes over me. I exhaled softly and thought of Eddie. His doe like eyes hidden behind his curls, looking so innocently at me. God I was fucking in love with the boy. I sighed and ridded myself of those thoughts for now. I eventually finished the cigarette and stubbed it out reminding myself to take it with me and dispose of it in the trash. Eddie would have a fucking cow if it was just in the floor. I hid them again along with the matches and turned on my side relaxing peacefully. Eventually I fell asleep.
3rd POV
Both boys eventually fell asleep both absentmindly thinking of the other. Their relationship was blossoming and fast too. They was the best of friend and now lovers how could it not? They will always enjoy each other's presences and tomorrow Richie was gonna go to the arcade and play Street Fighter. Tomorrow would be a long day for both of the boys. If only they knew what was in store for them. They might have a chance of plans.
