They paid their tabs, Richie paying for his and Eddie's, and left a generous tip. Mike left the group to go homeward because he had some chores to get done. It took everything Eddie had to not reach out and grab Richie's hand, but he knew the world would turn on them both if he did. So, he resisted the urge.
The losers arrived at Bill's mostly empty house and went inside, all ready to spend more time with their favorite people. This day bringing them closer than they ever thought they could get.
Bill opened the basement door, holding it for the others to go down the stairs. Bev and Ben went down still having their own conversation. Eddie followed, tripping over air two steps in. He barely had time to let out a scream before he felt someone grab his waist and turn him in their arms. Richie. Of course Richie caught him. He always did. "Whoa there Eds. Watch your step, you might fall for me again." Richie said, blushing. "Thank you, Rich." Eddie replied. "You look good in red." Richie teased, still holding Eddie in his arms. Eddie looked down at his outfit, a grey sweatshirt with blue shorts. His eyes grew wide as he realized how hot his face was and he bared it in his hands. Richie giggled, which made Eddie tingle. They stood there for what felt like thirty minutes, a good thirty minutes though. Stan cleared his throat, pulling to boys out of their trance and making them blush harder. Richie let go of Eddie's waist and walked down the stairs, Eddie soon followed. Stan smiled to himself.
"W-what do y-y-you guys want to d-do?" Bill asked. Everyone was silent, thinking over what to suggest. Richie suddenly got an idea and smirked. "How about group charades? I CALL EDDIE!" He yelled. "Sure?" Everyone hesitantly agreed.
Eddie looked to Richie, knowing he had a plan and face palmed. Oh well, just go with it Eddie. "Welp, looks like we're going first! Come on Eds, it's our turn."
Richie pulled Eddie over to the coat closet and opened the door. Oh no. He pushed Eddie in and he walked in afterwards. "Rich, what are you doing?" Eddie whisper/shouted. "Just trust me, love! OK!! GUESS ALREADY!!" Richie shouted at the losers through the door.
The losers looked around at each other in confusion. Stan then slimed a big smile he had almost never shown before. "I know! Two homosexuals in the closet... in love... trying to tell their six friends that they are gay and in love!!" Stan said all in one breath. Richie opened the door and Eddie walked out. Richie then went into his British guy impression and happily said, "Ding, ding! Right on the dot, Stanley old chum! You're rather good at this!" Stan and Eddie smiled at each other and the other losers' mouths hung open. Beverly spoke first. "I KNEW IT!!! I FRICKIN KNEW IT!!!!!"
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The summer you were mine
Fiksi PenggemarIt's been three years since they defeated IT. Richie and Eddie have gotten closer since then. They both wonder just how close. Are they tired of waiting to find out? Is it too late? (Any art used is not mine. Full credit to the artist)
