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thick and thin.

Richie finds it almost comical how wide Eddie's eyes get as the cab transports them through the city to their hotel. It hits Richie how fortunate he's been to have traveled around the world before.

"It's so pretty," Eddie breathes.

Richie chuckles. "It's just the town square, babe."

Eddie's still staring out the window with childlike bewilderment. "I wanna explore everything," he says.

"Sure, we can go out after we settle in. Besides, it's smart not to fall asleep too early," Richie responds.

Eddie nods and continues assessing the fascinating streets of London. However, when they get to the hotel, Richie quickly learns Eddie can get so much more awestruck than he was in the cab. Granted, Richie's never stayed in such a nice hotel before, but he's been to some pretty fancy places. Eddie, however, has only stayed at seedy motels on the trips back to Derry during school breaks.

His wide eyes and gaping mouth are adorable. Richie practically has to lead him to the elevator with how distracted he is by the extravagant decor around him.

When they make it to the room Eddie actually sputters. "This?! This is an apartment, not a hotel room."

Richie grins. "Welcome to the celebrity lifestyle, angel."

Eddie looks towards the ceiling. "Why is there...a mirror above the bed?"

Richie winks. "What can I say? Famous people tend to be a little self-centered."

Eddie scoffs, bouncing on the bed. "You were egotistical before you got famous."

Richie crawls on top of him. "It's easy when you look so good," he brags jokingly.

Eddie hums in response, becoming slightly distracted when he catches their bodies in the mirror. Richie completely covers him, broad back and shoulders on display through the thin tank top he's wearing.

Eddie swallows. "I'm gonna take a shower before we head out," he says.

Richie sighs and rolls off him. "I'll miss you!" he calls as Eddie makes his way to the bathroom.

"I'm sure you can find a way to entertain yourself," he replies with a laugh.

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"Do you want to go on it?" Richie asks as Eddie looks at the London Eye in amazement.

Eddie's expression becomes apprehensive. "Isn't it expensive?"

"Babe, I've got plenty of money," Richie assures him. "Besides, I think it'd be pretty cool."

Eddie adorably bites his lip, seemingly still thinking it over before he grins wide and nods. "Okay! Let's do it!"

Eddie spends most the time they wait in line excitedly rocking back and forth. Richie finds it ridiculously cute and laces their fingers together.

He gets a little taste of the wonderment Eddie must be feeling when they finally get on the giant ferris wheel. The view they have is breath-taking. The whole city is spread out before them, making Richie feel like the world's at his fingertips.

He turns to look at Eddie, whose eyes are locked on the vast landscape before them. He can see the lights that illuminate the city at night reflected in Eddie's big, brown eyes.

"It's stunning," Eddie marvels, breaking the silence.

"Yeah," Richie breathes, gaze never leaving Eddie. "It is."