"There's not much of a reason for me to stay here. Besides the fact that you're here, Eds."

"What are you?" The boy glared at them, a scent of raw meat and lavender surrounding him. He refused to speak, kicking the chain secured around his leg irritably. "Is she trying to protect you from the outside?" Richie tried again, hoping for a response. Surprisingly, the boy perked up. He still looked angry, but he didn't stay quiet. "More like she's trying to protect the outside from me."

The story of the summer after Pennywise the clown had left Derry. Richie plans to tell Eddie his feeling for him. Does Eddie love Richie back? 🏳️‍🌈