Read it on ao3:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/72558716
By: catb0t
by catb0t
Nothing changed when they killed It because everyone in this stupid town is still all hate filled monsters. And maybe it was hopeful thinking on his part, some weird delusion that little thirteen year old him came up with. That when he had rolled over to sleep that night, in the morning everything would be different and he could just breathe. Looking back on that thought now, as Richie is sat on the steps of one of the entrances to Derry, Maine’s only high school, wiping at fresh wet blood dripping down his face with his hands, he feels like he could laugh.
It’s humorous for a few points: Richie Tozier is not gay, so why would he ever wish for a freedom he already has. Derry, Maine will never change, no matter what sewer dwelling fucker they kill. And Richie Tozier is not gay.
Or, Richie's long winded battle with self acceptance.
Words: 13083, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English
Fandoms: IT - Stephen King, IT (Movies - Muschietti)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: M/M
Characters: The Losers Club (IT), Richie Tozier, Ben Hanscom, Eddie Kaspbrak
Relationships: Eddie Kaspbrak/Richie Tozier, Ben Hanscom & Richie Tozier
Additional Tags: Richie Tozier-centric, Ben Hanscom & Richie Tozier Are Best Friends, Post-First Battle with Pennywise (IT), 1991, Internalized Homophobia, Eventual Romance, Fluff and Angst, More on the angsty teenage side, Richie Tozier is a Mess, Richie Tozier is Bad at Feelings, Ben Hanscom is a Good Friend, Background Relationships, Underage Smoking, Homophobic Language, Had to shove in some original characters for paddings sake, None of them have any major roles dw, Other Additional Tags to Be Added
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