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

Richie: why do you hate me so much? Eddie: I don't hate you Richie: then why are you avoiding me? Eddie: because you kissed me Richie.. •Real life + texting au •all characters are 14-15 years old Richie has liked Eddie for a long period of time, but how long would he be able keep it a secret?