Hurt//reddie

12

⚠️underage drinking,emetophobia⚠️

The Losers stood in front of Betty Ripsoms house, music playing and drunk teens everywhere.

"Well, shall we?" Richie asked, taking a step towards the house.

They were greeted by a tipsy Betty, who dragged them inside then disappeared to the drink table.

"Before anyone gets drunk, we need a DD" Eddie said, pulling Richie back as he tried to get a drink.

"Alright, put your hand up if your NOT planning on getting drunk" Stan said, raising his hand.

Ben, Mike, Eddie, and Stan all had their hands up.

"I don't plan on getting really drunk, but i'm definitely gonna have something to drink." Bev said.

"Alright, if we are done sitting in the corner being boring, I would like to get drunk." Richie said, making his way to the drinking table with Bev.

After awhile, Richie was WASTED. He was dancing with Bev, who was a bit tipsy.

"Ben! Have you seen where everybody else is?" Eddie asked, finding Ben in the kitchen.

"Mike and Stan are with Bill, who is drunk, and I think Bev and Richie are dancing." Ben replied, trying to find a drink without alcohol.

Eddie nodded, and made his way to the dance floor. He found Bev first, drinking a glass of water from who knows where, smiling as she talked to Betty.

"Bev! Where's Richie?" He asked, getting the attention of the fiery haired girl.

Before Bev could answer, there was loud chanting coming from the living room.

They followed the chants, and found Richie chugging a glass of vodka while everyone around him encouraged him on.

"You gotta be fucking kidding me" Eddie grumbled, walking up to Richie and grabbing the bottle from his hands.

"Hey, I wass drinkin that edss" Richie slurred, trying to grab the bottle back.

"I think we should take him home" Bev said, helping Eddie half carry half drag Richie to the kitchen.

They found Ben and told him they were leaving, and he told them Mike and Stan took Bill home because he got into a fight.

They got to Richies house and found the door unlocked, and found out that his parents weren't home.

They dragged him to his room, where he flopped onto his bed and started bouncing.

"I'm really sorry Eddie but I hafta go, make sure this dumbass doesn't do anything stupid, ok?" Bev giggled, as she grabbed her shoes and left.

"Hey Edss, I want cuddlessss" Richie whined, making grabbie hands towards Eddie.

"No dumbass, you reek of alcohol" Eddie replied, rolling his eyes.

Richie pouted, but quickly smiled again when he found and old rubix cube under his bed.

"Stay here, ok? I'm gonna get you some water" Eddie said, walking down the stairs to the kitchen.

Eddie got a good look at Richies house, and felt awful for his best friend. There was glass and beer bottles everywhere, and barely any food in the fridge.

He turned on the tap and got some water, then made his way up to Richies bedroom.

When Eddie opened the door Richie wasn't there, then he heard a noise coming from the bathroom.

He opened the door to see Richie kneeling in front of the toilet, puking what felt like his guts out.

Eddie nearly gagged, but went over to his friend and rubbed circles on his back.

"Edssss, my head hurtsss," Richie complained.

"No shit Sherlock, you just got wasted!" Eddie said, helping Richie up and guiding him to his room.

He gave Richie the water, which he downed in one go, then tucked him in.

"I love you Eds" Richie whispered, before falling asleep.

"I love you too Chee" Eddie whispered, staring in adoration as Richie softly snored.

Man, he thought, I wish he loved me like I love him.