Love at First Dare // Stenbrough

Four

*A couple classes later*
Pencils tap on desk, feet tap on the floor. Quiet whispers exchanged from one person to another.

"Pssst." The boy brought out of his thoughts. "I heard Eddie is gonna ask Richie out....pass it down." "Fuck no. Leave them two alone."

The person beside the boy whispers to someone else. Spreading the rumor farther and farther.

Laughter erupts from the back of the classroom as Eddie lays his head down on his desk. His back quickly expanding.

"Loser." The person beside him pushes him out of his seat. Making him fall to the ground. Tears stream down his face more and more.

"Come on E-Eddie." Bill didn't realize he had made his way to the boy. "It's f-f-fi- shit." Eddie quickly stands up closer to the boy.

They decided to leave since the bell would ring in a minute or two. And the teacher never pays attention to who leaves.

"T-They we're saying I was gonna ask Richie out..... it's not true." Eddie sobs using his palms the wipe the tears away. Bill grips Eddies shirt tightly. Keeping the boy close to him.

"Fuck t-t-th-them." "Bill don't be mad please." "I'm pissed Eddie." Eddies known the boy forever. Knowing when he's mad his stutter gets worse.

"Come on let's g-go to lunch." Bills grip tightens. He tries to find a way to calm himself down.

"Hey fuckers!" Richie holds his arms out. Walking to the rest of his friend group. Eddie quickly tries to collect himself before the taller boy sees.

"What's wrong Eds?" His smile fades quickly. "Nothing. I'm fine... don't call me that." Eddie rolls his eyes, walking over to Stanley.

"Hmmmm feisty. I like it." "Leave him alone R-Rich. Stop fucking with people." Bill holds Richies shirt by his fist."Fine whatever...Stan the man! Hey man." Richie holds his arms out. "Richie please go away." "Fine then." Richie frowns before getting his food.

*After school*
After school the seven walk together towards the quarry. "I won't be able to make it. Gotta work on homework." "Okay...that's fine haystack." Richie ruffles the boys hair before Ben walks away smiling.

"You okay Eddie?" Richie puts his arm around the boys shoulder. "Yeah I'm fine Richie. Let go you smell bad." "Wait be still. Put your back pack down." "Is there soemthing on it? Richie?! Get it off get it off!!" Eddie drops his backpack. M

Richie quickly puts Eddie on his back and starts to run. Make the boy squeal, yell and giggle at the same time.

"He's gonna freak out about his backpack." The four stand there, watching the two laugh. "I'll grab it." Two day at the same time.

Too late. Two hands reach for a strap. Bill's  hand reaches it first. Stanley's second. Bill realizes another hand gripping his.

His green follow up to a pair of brown ones. Then back down to the book bag. "I uh.... I'll get it." Bill nods once before letting go of it. His hands tremble.

"Did you see that?" Eddie whispers loudly in Richies ear. His face touched Richies. "Yeah....I'm pretty sure they heard you too." "Fuck off Eddie." Stanley mumbles. The six finally reach the quarry.

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A little Reddie to add to this story :)