IT Oneshots

BANG! (Stanley Uris)

Pairing: Stanley Uris x Reader

Summary: Meeting your soulmate is something that you've dreamed of for a while. Who would have thought it would happen like this?

Word Count: 0.9k

You couldn't help but wonder what your soulmate would be like once you met them. Would they be chivalrous or frivolous? Would they be talkative or reserved? Where would you two end up meeting?

Sighing, your head came down to lay gently on the table, turned so you could gaze at the small timer on your forearm. 'Only time can tell, I guess.'

"Hey (Y/n), you okay?"

You instantly perked up at the sudden presence of your friend Beverly.

"Oh, Bev! Yes, I'm fine. I was just..." You paused for a moment. You didn't really want to mention your nerves about meeting your soulmate. It was a bit embarrassing, you should be looking forward to it, not shying away from it. "...thinking about something."

Despite your lack of detail, Beverly seemed to understand what you were getting at. She had been your friend for several years and she knew you practically as well as you knew yourself.

"What is it? Are you afraid they won't like you or something? We've already had this conversa–"

"No, no," You waved your hands in front of her, completely dismissing her idea. Some people did really struggle with that, believing that their destined wouldn't like them for some awful reason. You wouldn't lie and say you never had those thoughts but they weren't as relevant anymore. You didn't struggle with that anymore. In your mind, if you were destined, then you were destined, and if your soulmate didn't accept it then it's something they would have to figure out.

You softly skimmed your fingers over the ticking number, the hairs on your arm sticking up slightly from your cold fingers. "I don't have much time. I'm just thinking about them. Who they are, what they look like, what they want to become..."

Beverly smiled at your expression. It was like you were already in love but you didn't even know who they were yet. She knew that your soulmate is a lucky person and whoever it is would get a stern talking from her if they ever hurt you.

"How long?" Beverly questioned, leaning in to look at your arm.

00:19:23:48

"Oh! That means you're meeting them tomorrow morning!"

"Hey quiet in the back! This time is supposed to be used for studying." Your teacher's voice scolded from the front of the classroom.

Beverly ducked her head, a mischievous smile growing on her flushed face. You chuckled at her, grabbing back onto your pencil before turning your attention to your chemistry worksheet.

Even with your pencil in your hand, it was hard to focus on your worksheet with the timer ticking on your forearm.

•••

"Bye, mom!" You yelled into the house as you left, trying not to stumble down the front porch stairs. Your legs were practically shaking at this point and your fingers felt like they were vibrating from the nerves that coursed through you. You knew you didn't have long left but you didn't know exactly how long because you decided to wear a jacket to combat the heavy rain that fell from the sky.

It was a bit thrilling not being able to see the exact time. You knew that when you saw them it would be obvious anyway. Most people say that it's obvious when you find your soulmate. It's like all time stops and you two are the only ones that exist... yeah, pretty cheesy.

Your eyes danced around the sidewalk as you sped walked to school. Not many people walked this way to school, so you doubt you would meet them on the way but–

And then it happened. As your eyes rose from the edge of the sidewalk, it was like all time stopped. Across the crosswalk, there was a boy, staring at you with the same wide eyes. You stood still, eyes unable to move away from him.

Apparently, luck must have not been on his side. He was so entranced by the view of his soulmate that he forgot to look at what was in front of him.

BANG!

You gasped, running across the empty crosswalk and to your soulmate who was covering his nose with his hands, his umbrella laying on the ground next to him.

"Are you okay?" You asked, crouching down and hovering your hands over him, not sure if you are allowed to touch him.

Your soulmate let out a laugh, the corners of his eyes scrunching up as he smiled. Immediately, the tension in your body disappeared and you started to laugh as well.

"That was so not cool of me," Your soulmate groaned after calming down, finally opening his eyes to look at you again. Time didn't stop this time but it didn't feel any less special.

"Really? I think it was, you tried to take on that stop sign just for me." You grinned at him playfully, picking up his umbrella and holding it over him. It was a bit futile since he was already wet but he appreciated your effort.

"Sorry I couldn't do better. The stop sign is pretty invincible."

You shook your head and helped him up, handing his umbrella back to him.

"My name is (Y/n) (L/n)."

"Stanley Uris." He greeted back, his face slightly red from embarrassment.

•••

"Wow, that was really how you met?" Richie questioned, leaning forward in the hammock. "That was so lame, Stan."

Stanley sunk down in his chair. Although it had been a few months, he still got embarrassed from how you two had met. You, of course, didn't care at all. You found it a bit endearing. Not everyone is perfect and seeing how Stanley responded in the situation made you fall further in love.

"Then why don't you tell us how you and Eddie met, Richie?" You inquired, leaning your head on your palm.

Richie's face bloomed red and he shot back into the hammock, burying his face in his comic book.

"That's what I thought."