A New Chapter

Chapter 5

Note- I know there is a debate over Richie being Bi or Gay, however for the sake of this story i'm keeping Richie as Gay (as it just works easier for me-writing a Reddie fanfic). I hope this is okay and i'm not denying Richie as being Bi - i'm a huge fan of the novel and accept Richie as being either Bi or Gay. Just wanted to put that out there, thankyou :)

Previously -

"Alrighty Eddie Spaghetti." Richie smiled, leaning over and patting Eddie on the head. "Night Ed's."

"Night Rich. Say my actual name for once idiot."

Chapter 5-

It was now early morning when some of the losers began to wake up, Ben and Bill had already made their way downstairs at 7am to start making breakfast for everyone. Whilst Mike, Bev and Stan were in the lounge chatting amongst one another. It was only when Bill called for Eddie and Richie when they woke up, still half asleep Richie rolled back over ignoring him, whilst Eddie began getting ready.

"Get up idiot, Bill's made us breakfast." Eddie snapped, throwing his pillow at Richie's head trying to wake him up. "It's already 9am come on!" Pulling the curtains open, the sun beamed into Richie's eyes causing him to groan even more. It was safe to say he was not a morning person, unlike the others.

"Edddddd's really!" Richie moaned, fumbling around for his glasses. "You're worse than my mother." Finally finding them he placed them on his nose and looked up at Eddie, who was now folding his arms and sighing at the boys remark. "Alright i'm coming." "Good, come on." Eddie huffed, opening the door for them both before heading down the stairs."Hey guys."

"Hey, look who's finally awake." Stan chuckled, nudging Richie as he walked past to grab a seat next to Bev.

"Oh shutup Stan." Richie sighed, still half asleep even he wasn't ready for teasing and joking. "Morning Bev, my one true love."

"Morning Rich, sleep well?" Bev smiled, grabbing him in for a hug as they sat together. "You okay?" She whispered in his ear discreetly, remembering the conversation the two had the previous night. "Yeah all good, thanks Bev." Richie smiled, but soon this faded as he spotted Eddie staring at the two with a rather gloomy expression. "You good Ed's?"

"Don't fucking call me that." Eddie sighed, throwing his hands in the air as he headed to the kitchen to help Bill and Ben.

"What's up with him?" Mike asked, watching Eddie practically storm out of the room still sighing. "You guys fight upstairs?"

"No. I didn't even really tease him." Richie replied, curious himself as to why Eddie was suddenly acting so strange. "He's probably just tired."

Meeting Bill and Ben in the kitchen, Eddie was soon given orders to help them. Ben began flipping pancakes, whilst Bill started cooking the bacon. They knew all too well that Eddie wouldn't go near anything hot or sharp, so they just assigned him to setting the table and getting the maple syrup out the cupboard.

"Breakfast is ready guys." Ben shouted, the others soon shot up and grabbed a seat as Bill served them the food.

"Enjoy g..guys." Bill smiled, they all soon tucked in. Except Eddie, who just drank orange juice and took his pills. "Y..you not hungry E...Eddie?" The others turned to Eddie who now also realised he hadn't touched his food.

"I'm fine, can i use your phone i need to call my mum." Eddie mumbled, standing up as Bill nodded his head. "Thanks." Reaching for the phone, Eddie began telling his mum about the night and how he 'slept next to Bill' and how he'd be home soon.

Whilst Eddie was talking to his mum, who was rambling on to him about his medication the others began washing their plates. "Eddie sure does seem extra bitter today." Stan mumbled, handing Bill his plate to put away.