Richie pulled him into the tightest hug, knowing from here on out, everything will be okay. A tear rolled down his cheek. Eddie wiped the tear from his face, "Always and forever.." Richie smiled bright and picked him up, "Always and forever baby.." He softly kissed him.

They kicked at his stomach once again, and he started to cough out blood. It was then I knew I couldn't just stand there, so I took the only thing in hand. My skateboard. And ran towards them. They eventually ran off and I helped the other boy up. And that's when I realized it was Richie Tozier.