the losers club x water park headcanon!!!
disclaimer: I proofread this so many times so excuse any mistakes I missed, I'm fr losing brain cells this summer. also this is pretty long
ships: reddie, stanlon (because they deserve more recognition) plus a competitive Bill and Ben fighting for Bev
let me know what you think okay enjoy:
- when all of the losers turned 18, they used the money they saved up over the years to book flights to California to spend a much needed two week vacation together. one of their vacation days were spent at a water park on a bright Sunday morning
- Eddie and Mike took turns driving the rented van, Eddie drove them that morning
- no matter how much sunscreen Ben made them put on, they failed to avoid sunburn
- Richie was blind the entire time because he couldn't wear his glasses so Eddie helped him navigate his way
- Mike and Stan seeing each other in swim shorts for the first time = intense blushing
- Beverly wore a cute red bikini that complimented her hair *cue Ben and Bill gawking*
- the losers have never been to a water park before, making this experience even more exciting
- yeah they've gone swimming at the quarry many times but this was... wow
- Bill, Ben, and Beverly raced down a three way water slide (Ben won because he's superior like that)
- Richie begged Eddie to go on all the water slides with double tube floats. Eddie didn't like the idea at first but ended up loving the adrenaline rush
- Mike and Stan did the same thing, but Stan was caught off guard when Mike's arms wrapped around his body
- the poor boy grew weak and almost lost grip of the tube handles
- Bev, Richie, and Bill played the penis game throughout the day, earning them many dirty looks from mothers
- "PENIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSS!!!!!"
- the lazy river was so relaxing for the losers, they stayed in their tubes for about five rounds (thank god it wasn't too crowded)
- Mike grabbed Richie's tube and pushed him directly under the waterfall, laughing in the process
- Eddie looked so peaceful in his tube, laying back with his eyes closed as the sun hit his skin, a small smile on his freckled face uwu
- Bev dared Stan to race her around the lazy river. "first person to make it back to them wins." she said, pointing at the other five. "deal" Stan smirked as he got a head start, Bev gasped and splashed her way through her friends to catch up
- the wave pool had to be their favorite part. Eddie likes to call it a "clean beach"
- Richie playfully splashes Bill and receives a bigger splash back, resulting in a full on splash fight. the lifeguards had to blow their whistles at them to stop because of how intense it got
- Ben starts a game of Marco Polo and soon enough about half of the children/teenagers in the pool join in
- Stan is surprisingly a good swimmer
- the losers swam around the 5 ft area, making it a bit difficult for Bev and Eddie to stay afloat
- just imagine Eddie straight up doggy paddling in the deep end
- when Eddie got tired he swam over to Richie and latched onto his back (like a koala) to catch his breath, unable to see Richie's idiotic wide grin
- Bev did the same, clinging onto Ben even after the waves stopped
- *Bill having a jealous/sad boi moment*
- Stan attempts to comfort Bill *awkward shoulder pat*
- Richie and Eddie snuck cute underwater kisses ofc
- Bill and Ben fought over Bev, finding ways to show their affection to her. example: Bev asked for napkins and Bill and Ben glanced at each other, standing up in unison and bolting towards the napkin stand
- a girl in line for food began flirting with Mike (he felt a bit uncomfortable but remained polite)
- Stan's eyebrows furrowed with anger as he watched, crossing his arms over the table and aggressively bouncing his foot. Bev and Richie exchanged knowing glances (Eddie's gaydar went OFF)
- they ate and headed back to the wave pool to continue their horseplay (Richie and Bev rode more water slides instead) while Stan and Eddie rested on some lounge chairs close by
- Stan vented to Eddie about his crush on Mike, feeling frustrated and a bit ashamed
- "there's nothing wrong with what you're feeling. if I'm being honest, it's pretty obvious he likes you back... just tell him how you feel."
- as the water park closed, the losers dried off and changed. Mike was the first to finish and waited in the driver's seat of the van. Stan joins him in the passenger seat and starts small talk, fidgeting with his shirt and avoiding eye contact (a thing he does when he's nervous)
- Mike couldn’t help but gush over the nervous boy, his damp curls and skin were golden under the sunlight wOw the butterflies
- "so, did you get that girl's number? you know, the one you were talking to in line"
- "what? no, she's not my type"
- "oh really? then what is your type?"
- Mike lists off characteristics he looks for in his significant other and Stan realizes that he's describing HIS characteristics
- Stan was so dumbfounded that he didn't notice Mike slip his hand into his. when he snapped back into reality, he looked at their intertwined fingers and felt his heart pound (I can hear it all the way from here)
- the poor boy pt. 2 because now he's a flustered mess, it took everything in him to respond
- Mike smiled and leaned in, planting a soft kiss on Stan’s cheek
- the losers began to approach the van and stopped at the sight. literally, they stood in place for a hot few seconds
- Eddie the wingman™ couldn't contain his excitement and cheered with the biggest smile on his face, the other four joining him
- "Stan and his man!! Finally!!"
- Mike drove them back to the hotel and looked at the rear view mirror to see his slumped out friends napping on each other
- Stan stayed awake. the two sat in a comfortable silence as the radio (coincidentally) played love songs
