~•~•~Scars~•~•~ [STENBROUGH]

[7]

[trigger warning]

[11/28/19..5:58pm]

"Whuh-Wait! Pat-Patty broke uh-up with you th-then the ne-next day she to-told you she-she's gay?" Bill asked, his voice soft and concerning. Stan nodded silently, his curls bouncing along. "Huh.. s-seems like suh-something Be-Bev would do" Bill giggled, making Stan laugh lightly.

Bill was sitting on his bed against his headboard with his sketchbook rested on his lap. Stan was sitting on the desk chair with his legs propped up on the desk, scrolling through his Instagram feed while occasionally chatting with his best friend. It would be quiet most of the time, but neither of them cared. They enjoyed the comfortable silence.

Stan scrolled across Richie's most recent post:

Ricchhh..toasterrrr_

Liked by: bev.Marshh, Benny-H, M.Hanlot, and 7k others
Tagged: @connnnnerrr.bwrs

Comments:
Richie.Tozier: they really said Goals tho😍😍
Eds.Kspbrk: ...
Ronner4life: @Eds.kspbrk Get the fuck outta here bro
Connnnnerrr.bwrs: We have to do that again🤪🤤😍😘

Stan grimaced and liked it before shutting off his phone and tossing it on the desk next to him. Stan heard the phone downstairs ring and he sighed before swiveling around to face Bill. "Have you seen Richie's new post?" Stan asked, watching as Bill's attention turned from his book to him. "No? Should I look?" Bill asked, grabbing his phone and unlocking it. "I mean you already are so- "oh god." Bill interrupted. "H-Horny Ba-basturds!" Bill groaned, turning off his phone too and placing it on the bed next to him.

Stan and Bill jumped when a shattering sound echoed from the downstairs. Stan and Bill made eye contact with concerned looks. A minute later a knock sounded at Bill's door. "It's open!" Stan called, leaning back in the chair. The door opened and his mom stood in front of the door. She cleared her throat and looked over to Stan with a grimaced expression. "Stan uhm.. your mother has gotten in an accident.." Bill's mother started. Stan's expression darkened and his breath escaped his lungs. "I-Is she okay?" He swallowed, standing up shakily. Sharon but her lip and tears filled in her eyes. "Honey I'm so sorry.. she.. she didn't make it.." she said, tears falling down her cheeks. Stan stared with a vacant expression.

He swallowed a lump in his throat and looked down at his feet. Bill stood up and walked towards him, and Sharon wipes her tears. "I'm going to finish dinner. You're welcome to stay for as long as you need." She assured, then left the room and closed the door behind her. Bill gently took Stan's hand, and he glanced up weakly. It was silent, a painful kind of silent. Bill squeezed Stan's hand as they stared at each other in silence.

[12/12/19.. 10:25am]

Stan stood tall, standing above the casket his mother was resting in. His black suit had fresh snowflakes splattered around on his shoulder's and in his hair. His dad stood next to him, and no tears fell from either of their eyes. Stan's father stood angrily, while Stan stood in pain and remorse, but he couldn't cry. Not here.

He dropped a red rose on the casket and turned away, his breath clouding in front of him. He walked over to his group of friends and stood next to Bill and Patty who had come back for the service. "How are you holding up?" Beverly asked softly, looking up at him. Stan just nodded. Eddie walked over to group after trying to pry himself from his mom. The group tensed as Eddie walked and stood by Mike. Conner, being considerate, let go of Richie's hand. Eddie noticed though, but he didn't say anything. "Stan, I'm so incredibly sorry." Eddie said, making Richie snort. Eddie glared over at him.

"Is there something you want to say dickhead?" Eddie snapped, causing the group to flutter in panic. Conner glanced over and Richie and shook his head. "No. Just funny that you haven't changed, even over the 4 weeks you've ignored me." Richie hissed, crossing his arms. "I wonder fucking why he ignored you! Just because you have a boyfriend now doesn't mean you can be a dick to him. To anyone for that matter!" Stan snapped, walking towards Richie and getting in his face. Richie's eyes widened, "Woah Stan.. I'm sorry I.. I didn't mean to- "we're at my mom's fucking funeral Richie. Why can't you have some goddamn respect?" Stan interrupted, his voice going louder.

Bill grabbed Stan's arm and shoved him back. "Ah-Alright. That's en-enough Stan." Bill stated, tightening his hold on Stan's arm. Conner grabbed Richie's hand, "Once again, I'm so sorry Stan. We'll see you around." And with that they walked away. Stan glared after them and turned back to Eddie who was watching them with a sad look. "Fuck him." Beverly groaned, leaning on Ben's shoulder. Patty looked over at Stan. His eyes were closed and his cheeks were red. "Stan?" She asked, concern rising in her voice. Bill looked up and saw it too. "Stuh-Stan?" Bill said, grabbing Stan's arm. Stan opened his eyes and tears welled up. "I- I can't breathe." Stan whispered. "Shit" Bill said, grabbing Stan's hand and pulling him away from the group.

Why you gotta be like that Rich?