Richie's been struggling with his sexuality for years, unsure of what everyone would think of him when they found out his secret. After defeating Pennywise with the other losers, he's clueless as to where his life is leading him. Little does Richie know, Eddie is going through a very similar situation.

❝ how do you manage to always hurt yourself? ❞ where richie constantly gives himself papercuts in class to get the shy boy's attention

In which Richie Tozier dreams about a boy named Eddie every night, though they've never met. What will happen when they do? ⚠️warnings at the beginning of each chapter⚠️

It's the February after the summer of 1989. And things have changed. Most things have. Except not the way that Eddie feels towards his friend Richie. He didn't realize that he could be happy fantasizing about being in a relationship with his best friend. He also didn't realize that the relationship was a lot more than a fantasy of his.

Eddie Kaspbrak is new in town and is prepared to start off junior year alone, when shockingly Richie Tozier befriends him. Eddie doesn't understand why Richie invited him to hangout with his very exclusive, popular group of friends but he enjoys it. The sudden closeness the two share quickly allows them to open up to one and other about abuse, sexuality, and all secrets in between.

This is Mixtape by @hauntcore on instagram or @tatelandgon on wattpad. I don't own or claim this story or any of the characters in it. Yes this is the story we've all been mourning over since they took it off of here. Enjoy 🙃

[Complete] Richie gets a guitar and it drives Eddie crazy, until Eddie catches Richie singing a song that seems to profess his love for one of his best friends. Angst for DAYS. Rated Mature for sexual content. Aged up characters.

☆ "You light up my world like stars do the night sky," ☆ Richie Tozier's world was a dark one. Full of anxieties and fears that left him broken. His only hope was his best friend, Eddie Kaspbrak. Who wasn't having an easy time at home himself. Eddie was his silver lining and a force seemed to pull Richie towards him. He was like a drug, the depressed boy really needed him, craved him even. He was addicted to his touch and the comfort he provided. He lit up Richie's life when times were at their darkest. He was a real star. Okay. I'm scared so, All songs belong to the original owners. Thank you. Also, all characters belong to Stephen King. Not me.

Richie and Eddie have known each other since kindergarten. Obviously feelings start to develop between the two and things get complicated. Warnings ⚠️ Abuse, Swearing, homophobic language. No warnings before chapters so beware.

"How do you know if you love someone?"- Richie asked. Bev smirked. "You know you're in love with someone when they're literally your world. You want nothing but happiness for them even if you can't be the one who gives them that. Why Rich, is someone on your mind?"