Eddie is having nightmares after Pennywise disappears. When he wakes up, it seems the nightmare never ends between bullies, his asthma attacks, and overprotective mother. Then, he gets a little help and a chance at happiness from a boy named Richie.

I wanna kiss him even though it will ruin everything so I don't ...but he does. - - - - I'm really sorry the first few chapters are actual shit but um this story is a reddie fanfic just in case you couldn't tell. And also this takes place in present time but um they are all about 16 and 17 so yeah. Also this story is mainly from Eddies point of view

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.

on his way to the quarry one day, eddie kaspbrak notices a new carving on the kissing bridge: R+E.