❤ Lover Boy ❤[Reddie]

Chapter 8

Eddie's POV

My mom called me to have dinner downstairs, so it must be important. I always eat in my room while I have my headphones in, listening to Billie Eilish specifically 'wish you were gay' or FINNEAS specifically 'let's fall in love for the night' and obviously Girl in red I listen to all of her songs because why the fuck not.

I took each step on the staircase slowly and carefully. I was kind of scared. What if she knew I was gay? This is going to be a long dinner.

When I got downstairs, she was already sitting down with her plate of food in front of her, moving the lasagna back and forth.

"Hi, Eddie bear!" She said with clearly fake enthusiasm. She could tell something was wrong.

"Listen, you're not in trouble. It's just I have to tell you something. Sit down."

I followed directions, my leg was bouncing under the table. Even though she told me I wasn't in trouble, I was still nervous.

"Ok. So we both know that Derry is a very homophobic place, right?"

I nodded, confused. SHE FUCKING KNOWS! OH GOD, SHE'S GOING TO KICK ME OUT AND DISOWN ME!

"You know what? I'm not even going to sugar coat it. I'm gay, Eddie."

I looked at her dead at her, with hopeful eyes. SERIOUSLY! YES! I HAVE TO TELL RICHIE WHAT HAPPENED LATER!

"That's a great mom. I guess this is a good time to say I'm gay too!"

"Sweetheart, I kinda knew..." she trailed off.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, I don't mean this in a bad way. But you are kinda a... what do you call it? Oh, a more feminine boy."

"Oh. Cool!"

"Oh, and I have to say anything else."

"What is it?"

"You know Bill Denbrough's mom, right?"

"Yeah..."

"Well when her son went missing and was found dead, her husband and she ended fighting with each other a lot more. When they got a divorce, we hung out a lot more, so one night I kissed her and she kissed me back. And we started dating ever since.

"That's amazing mom!"

"We actually have our 3 month anniversary coming up in 2 days, so that means we are going to be on vacation to celebrate in Hawaii for a month. A WHOLE MONTH! So don't burn the house down when I'm gone, ok?"

"No promises." I giggled.

"Oh, and one more thing. Don't think I forgot about you and your love life mister." She pointed her fork at me.

"Huh?"

"I know you have been hanging out with that Tozier boy more often...."

"Yeah obviously. He's my best friend in the entire world why wouldn't I?" I asked, playing dumb.

"You know why Eddie bear..." she said with a smug smile on her face.

"You lost me, ma."

"I see the way you look at him."

"Eye contact?"

"I'm not a professional or anything but I am pretty sure his eyes AREN'T on his ass."

"MAAAAAAAAA!"

"WHAT? I'm just stating facts!"

"Ok fine. What if I do? It's not like he likes me too..." I mumbled.

"Of course he does Eddie bear! You charming and sweet. Who wouldn't like you?"

"Thanks, ma!"

"Anytime Eddie bear. And know that I think of it, no more pills for you. I realized that I'm making you live off of placebos and you need to be a normal boy. But you must keep your first aid kit in your fanny pack. I still want you to have the basics with you when you need, understand?"

"YOU'RE THE BEST MA! I LOVE YOU!" I hugged her tightly. I can't believe this was happening.

"Go upstairs and get ready for bed."

"On it!"

I ran upstairs and got my stuff for a shower. When I was drying my wet hair when I was done, I went straight to my phone. Instead of calling Richie, I called Beverly. I wanted to tell her everything that had happened. Plus, she's the only one who knows that I'm gay besides, well, my mom.

I called her and it rang a few times before she picked up.