𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 ✦ 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐟𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝

𝖣𝗎𝗆𝖻𝖺𝗌𝗌 𝖨𝖨

[ Richie ]

"Rich-"

"I just really need you guys to go."

Everyone stared at me in disbelief, how could I be so upset over a girl, right? "Chee come on. It's not that big of a deal. Just get dressed and we'll go to the arcade."

"Eddie shut the fuck up or I'll hit you so fucking hard your brain will reset. Now all of you, get the fuck out of my house. Go back to school or something. Shouldn't you be in—"

"We have study hall the last two periods dumbass. We don't have to be there for the rest of the day." Stan scoffed and walked off first. Bill went after Stan. Eddie stood in my doorway. "Eddie I'm not fucking around! Get out!" He jumped because I slightly raised my voice and slammed my door, running to safety with Bill.

I sighed and grabbed a pillow. I'm such a fucking idiot. I leaned my head into the pillow and felt my lips curve into a frown.

I can't believe I hurt her like that. I took my glasses off and carelessly threw them on the ground. I don't want things to end between her and I. I love her so much. I wanted to get out of bed but couldn't move. I didn't want to cry but ended up bawling my eyes out.

. . .

"Richie?" My mom opened the door, walking into my room. "Baby don't throw your glasses on the ground." She scolded, picking them up.

She sat on the edge of my bed and rubbed my hair. "Hey- are you crying?" I sniffled and burried my head in my arms. "Oh Richie, what's wrong dear?"

I sighed and wiped my eyes, pulling my covers up further since I was still completely naked. "Mom I really liked this girl but I said something stupid and now she hates me." I cried, gripping a pillow.

"Oh my poor romantically hopeless teenage son... Listen, I don't know who this girl is but I know you have a big heart. I also know you have a big mouth. So after dinner, you can spend as much time as you want on the phone with her. You have to tell her how you feel and apologize to her. If she doesn't take you back, don't push it. If she does, invite her over for dinner. I want to see her." I laughed and wiped my eyes. "You'd like her a lot mom..."

She nodded and leaned down to kiss my head. "Come on, clean up and come downstairs. I made soup." I nodded and she got up, leaving the room.

I put my clothes on and walked downstairs, sitting down for dinner.

. . .

The line rang for a moment, I tapped my finger on the phone anxiously.

"Y/l/n residents, this is Y/n speaking."

[ Y/n ]

"Don't hang up on me." I automatically knew it was Richie and was hesitant to listen to him.

"Y/n I know what I said hurt you and I can't express how sorry I am. I'm so so so sorry. I just... I don't want to loose you. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I would've come over and said all this but I know you don't like when I sneak up on you... Y/n, believe me, I love you so goddamn much. I swear I'll tell everyone we're dating. I just panicked today. I really did. I would absolutely love to be able to walk with you in the halls. I'm not embarrassed by you or anything. I'm just a dumb boy..."

"A really dumb boy..." I whispered. "I want to be yours Y/n..." My heart did a thing and I smiled, biting my lip.

"Who's on the phone?" My mom called, probably assuming it was someone from her jazzercise or some shit. I pulled the phone away and placed my hand over the microphone, "Beverly!" I answered.

I put the phone back up to my ear and sighed. "So...  Will you take me back? Maybe?" Richie's voice was slightly strained, he was talking slower than he usually did.

"Maybe." I was going to hang up but got and idea. "I would if you came over here right now and gave me a kiss." I smiled and twisted the chord around my finger.

"I'll be at your window in ten minutes then."

Richie hung up and I quickly placed the phone back down on its stand. "I'm going to... Do homework!" I shouted as I ran to my room.

. . .

I was reading a magazine Beverly gave me, waiting for Richie. Light tapping on my window made me toss the magazine aside.

I ran to the window, tossing it open and smiling at Richie. We both leaned in and my arms wrapped around his neck. Richie's arms wrapped around my back, pulling me close to him.

We kissed each other like it was the last time, yet it certainly wasn't. He pulled away and held my hand. "I swear I'll make it up to you. We can start by going to homecoming together... If you want..."

His dorky grin and his bulky glasses got the best of me. I pulled him close and kissed him again. "I'd like that a lot Richie Tozier... I'd like that a whole fucking lot..."