22 parts Complete Eddie Kaspbrak and Richie Tozier are best friends, though everyone knows they have something special.
Eddie tries to ignore his feelings for Richie, he tells himself that he doesn't like his tall tough best friend, but feelings don't just go away.
When Richie starts drifting off and starts hanging out less with his friends, Eddie suspects something is going on.
There's trouble at home for Richie, he hasn't told anyone what happens though, not even Eddie.
Eddie tries to figure out why his best friend is acting up, in the process of doing so, he learns that Richie isn't as tough as he seems. Everyone has a weak spot. Everyone breaks at some point.
(Pennywise never came to Derry.)
(The losers never separated or moved away.)
(NOTE: This fanfic contains strong language. Also, their teens in this, if anyone was wondering or curious)