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takin it slow.

They're lounging in Richie's room, trying and failing to complete some literature homework.

Richie shoves his textbook off his bed, apparently fed up with it and lays back before tucking his arms behind his head. "So, you excited for tomorrow night?"

Tomorrow night Richie is taking Eddie out on their first date. It almost feels odd doing something so formal that was usually reserved for people who hadn't known each other for most their lives.

"I'm more excited for the Thai food if I'm being honest," Eddie teases.

Richie nods. "That's valid, Thai food is something I just can't compete with."

Eddie giggles. "Going to dinner with you is a close second."

"Obviously, I mean who wouldn't be happy to go out with me?" Richie jokes.

Eddie pokes him in the side. "Don't make me cancel this date before it even starts."

"Too bad you promised! No take backs now, Eds!" Richie says, pulling Eddie into his chest.

-

"Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck," Eddie said loudly as he plops down on his bed.

Beverly raises her head from where it's resting on her pillow. "What's wrong? Getting cold feet?"

Eddie shakes his head. "I've been feeling like shit the past day and I was really just hoping it was a stomach ache or something," he whines.

Beverly grimaces. "That time of the month?"

Eddie flops back on his bed. "The last thing I feel like doing right now is going out in public. What am I supposed to tell him? We're supposed to meet at the restaurant in an hour!"

"The truth," she says simply, "like you've been preaching: communication is key."

Eddie groans. "I hate when you use my own words against me."

Beverly smiles. "That's what I'm here for, and don't worry, I'm sure he'll understand."

Eddie nods and picks up his phone.

To: Trashmouth

heyyyy

From: Trashmouth

hey cutie! i'm excited for tonight

To: Trashmouth

about that, I'm really sorry but i'm gonna have to raincheck, I don't feel very well

From: Trashmouth

oh okay

From: Trashmouth

another time then

To: Trashmouth

I promise i'm not blowing you off, I just really don't feel well

From: Trashmouth

It's okay, i understand

To: Trashmouth

it's just really embarrassing, like i got my period and i just always feel so gross and uncomfortable on it and I would rather cut off my leg than go out in public, but I really don't want you to think I didn't wanna go out tonight

Eddie waits, staring at his screen but a reply never comes.

Eddie groans wrapping himself in his covers. "He probably thinks I'm lying."