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Eddie is absolutely ecstatic to see Richie perform on the opening night of the play. All of the losers made sure to come and support him.

Eddie has seen most of the scenes in rehearsals, but never all together. His favorite scene by far is when Richie sings "Rewrite the Stars" with the girl playing Anne Wheeler.

That's the scene Richie has to use a harness as they swing on the ropes. Watching him try to perfect the scene was laughable considering how many times he fell and just had to hang from his harness as the stage mangers reset.

The girl playing Anne Wheeler, Nina, is much more proficient in the scenes that require the harnesses and wires. Eddie will admit she's an amazing actress. If he was more of an insecure bitch and Nina wasn't a lesbian he might think there was something going on between them. Although that probably speaks to how capable they are as actors.

He's practically bouncing in his seat as the curtains open.

"I'm so excited to see him," Beverly sequels.

"Me too! I'm so proud of him!"

They quiet down as the actors take the stage

The story is engaging, so, none of them mind that they don't see Richie come on until later. It's almost odd to see someone he's so close to become someone different. Richie's voice projects throughout the entire stadium and Eddie can clearly see how much he's enjoying himself.

By the time the curtains close he has tears streaming down his face which Beverly makes sure to tease him about.

The Losers' Club probably scream the loudest as the cast takes a bow on stage.

Eddie himself practically bulldozes Richie the second he comes out from backstage. Luckily Richie manages to catch him.

"Richie, you were amazing, I actually cried, you piece of shit!" Eddie says.

"I'm so happy you came!" Richie gushes.

"Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world," he replies.

Suddenly there's the sound of a camera shutter behind them. Eddie yells at Beverly for sneakily taking pictures.

Even if he does end up posting them to Instagram later.

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Eddie, Ben, Richie and Beverly play musical chairs with their sleeping arrangements often.

Usually Eddie finds himself in Richie's bed, and tonight is no exception.

"It's so fucking hot in here," Eddie whines.

"Welcome to Cali, babe," Richie responds from his desk where he's focusing on editing his latest cover of a song for his Youtube channel.

He's sprawled out in the middle of the Richie's bed, resenting the California heat. He's in joggers and one of Richie's shirts from middle school. It's one of many he's stolen from the Tozier resident over the years.

Usually he'd just take his shirt off. As of late he's gotten more comfortable being around Richie in a sports bra or binder, but considering he was coming over to Riche's room to sleep he wasn't wearing anything under his shirt.

He supposes he could take of his pants. Technically, he only has panties on underneath, but he's seen Beverly hang out in front of the entire group in nothing but underwear and a shirt. In fact, Richie's currently only in boxers.