HELLO!!! so this is super late, and quite short but i needed to write something ughguihr! my school trip was awful but im back!!
Summary: (modern au) Eddie forgets his books, and the love of his life is kind enough to go and get them for him
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Eddie Kaspbrak was always a bundle of nerves. Maybe it was the way he was raised. That was probably it. HIs mother was a complete psychopath, so it made sense that he was a bundle of nerves. The day that Eddie decided he would tell Richie he loved him, he was the biggest bundle of nerves, in the world. At least that’s what he felt like.
He woke up that morning, full of dread for the day ahead. He had given himself a pep talk the night before, persuading himself that it was a good idea. He had called Bill, and whined down the phone to him for around an hour. Bill had hung up in the middle of Eddie talking, after shouting down the phone about how he needed sleep.
Eddie had gotten dressed slowly, picking out his favourite pale pink jumper, and black skinny jeans. He was just putting his pastel purple vans when his mother called him down for breakfast. He felt his pulse quicken, as he checked his hair in the mirror, slipped his phone in his pocket, and grabbed his bag.
Forty minutes later he was stood at his locker, beside Beverly, who was talking about Ben. She was basically gushing about how sweet he was, and how lovely his personality was. Eddie was only half listening, and only slightly nodding along.
His thoughts were purely consumed by thoughts of Richie. He was desperately trying to think of what to say to him. How to open up to him. He was even trying to imagine Richie’s reaction. What would he do?
Eddie’s thoughts were interrupted by the bell ringing loudly, and dragging him out of his thoughts. Beverly grabbed Eddie’s arm and guided him down the hall towards their homeroom, continuing to gush about Ben. Eddie continued to think.
Eddie sat at the back of his homeroom, in his usual seat, yawning quietly. He had been so deep in thought he didn't even notice Richie walk in, until he was sat down beside him, muttering a quiet, “Morning, Eds”, under his breath.
Eddie turned to look at Richie, taking in his appearance. He was wearing his black hoodie, with an old nirvana t-shirt under it. He was also wearing ripped, black, skinny jeans, and beat up, old black vans. His hair was curly, and slightly messy, and Richie was wearing his contact lenses. Eddie always thought he looked cuter in his glasses.
Richie had began dressing in mostly black, and mostly band t-shirts, around the same time that Eddie started wearing pastel colours, and putting flowers in his hair. They looked like polar opposites. But they were still the same people as they were when they first met. Their personalities never seemed to change.
“Morning.” Eddie murmured, playing with his hands.
“You okay, Eddie Spaghetti? You seem sad this morning.” Richie said, looking at Eddie, closely. “Oh shit, did you see me sneaking out of your mom’s room this morning?”
Eddie rolled his eyes at the joke. “Shut up, I'm just tired.” Eddie shrugged, opening his bag to get his school journal out. “And don’t call me that.”
“Relax, Ed’s, I’m just teasing you.” Richie watched Eddie, running a hand through his hair. “What’s wrong..?” Richie asked, after he noticed Eddie beginning to panic.
“I forgot to get my books from my locker. I was talking to Bev instead, and I completely forgot to actually get my books.” Eddie’s hands seemed to be shaking, and he didn’t know how to stop them. “I’m gonna be late for class. Miss Clarkson’s gonna kill me.”
“What’s your locker code?” Richie asked quickly. Eddie looked at him, his face covered in confusion. “I’ll get your books, what’s the locker code?” Richie asked again.
“Then you’ll be late for class..” Eddie said slowly.
“I don’t care about that type of thing, Ed’s.” Eddie bit his lip, writing his locker code down, and handing it to Richie. Richie gave him a small smile, and as soon as the bell went, he was gone.
Eddie grabbed his own bag, getting up slowly, and walking out of the room, with Beverly, once again. They walked to class, in silence, which Eddie was actually thankful for. He wanted to be alone, in his head, with his own thoughts.
They took their usual seats, in Miss Clarkson’s class. Beverly sat at the front, beside Ben and Bill. Eddie sat at the back, beside Richie, who hadn’t arrived yet. He took his seat slowly, opening his bag and taking out his pencil case, and his notebook. He looked around, as the room began filling up, his eyes falling upon the door. He was desperate for Richie to just walk through it, holding his book, and grinning.
Eddie waited patiently, hoping Richie could sleep in before Miss Clarkson turned around. But she did, clasping her hands together, her eyes scanning the room. She sighed, clearing her throat, as she stared at Richie’s empty seat. “Where is Mr Tozier?”
“Here!” Richie said, quickly, stumbling into the class. “I was talking to my homeroom teacher!” Miss Clarkson eyes him slowly. She was suspicious. But she sighed, giving up.
“Just take your seat Mr Tozier. Don’t be late for my classes again.” Miss Clarkson waved her hand toward his seat, turning back the the board. Richie hurried down to his seat, sliding into into the chair, and pulling his backpack into his lap, as Miss Clarkson began teaching the class.
Two books landed on Eddie’s desk. He looked over at Richie, who had a bright grin on his face, and Eddie almost melted into his seat. He didn’t know what came over him, but his thoughts were flooded by the fact that Richie would risk getting in trouble just so Eddie wouldn’t. Eddie had no idea what he was doing when he opened his mouth. His mind was too full.
“I love you.” The words tumbled out of Eddie’s mouth before he could stop them. Richie’s eyes widened in shock at the same time as Eddie’s did. They both stared at each other for a second, before Eddie turned back, to face the front of the room.
His entire face had gone red, and he couldn’t bare to look at Richie. He simply opened his book, and attempted to catch up with the class. But his mind was racing, and his pulse was quickening. Eddie played with his hands, fidgeting. He felt sick. He felt like he was going to be violently ill. But he pulled through, attempting to pay attention to the class.
As soon as the bell rang, Eddie sprang out of his seat, dragging his bag behind him. He wanted to race to his next class, and hopefully avoid Richie for the rest of the day. But just as he was joining a crowd, in the hallway, which was shuffling towards their next classes, when a hand grabbed his arm, dragging him to the side.
He turned with wide eyes, to shout, until he realised it was Richie. He attempted to pull his arm away, but Richie tightened his grip, pulling him into an empty classroom, and closing the door quickly, locking it. Eddie sighed loudly, turning to him.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to just.. Just spring that on you..” Eddie said slowly, looking down. He felt stupid, and uncomfortable. He ran a hand through his hair, quickly, glancing up at Richie.
“You’re not wearing flowers in your hair today.” Richie observed. He seemed oddly calm. HIs hands were shoved in his pockets, and he was leaning against an empty table.
“I didn’t have time..” Eddie shrugged, shoving his own hands in his pockets.
Richie stood up straight, pulling his bag off his shoulder and unzipping it. He leaned down, reaching into his bag. Eddie watched him, curiously. Richie stood up after a second, holding whatever he had gotten out of his bag behind his back.
“Close your eyes.” Richie ordered. Eddie stared at him for a second, opening his mouth to protest, but Richie cut him off. “Do it.” Eddie huffed, covering his eyes with his hand. He heard Richie walk closer to him, and he held his breath, unsure of what Richie was going to do. He felt something get placed on his head, and he immediately pulled his hands away from his eyes, putting them on his head.
“Did you just put a handmade flower crown on my head, Rich?” Eddie rose an eyebrow. Richie blushed slightly, looking down.
“Beverly taught me how to make one.” He explained, shrugging slightly.
“Why’d you wanna make one?” Eddie questioned, watching Richie.
“So I could give it to you when I told you I loved you.” Eddie’s breath hitched in his throat, as Richie said it. He opened his mouth, attempting to say something, but no words came out of his mouth.
His mind was still attempting to process what Richie said, when Richie grabbed Eddie’s cheek, and pulled him into a soft kiss. Eddie kissed back immediately, melting into Richie’s touch. He felt his entire body relax. Every thought he had was gone.
Richie pulled away slowly, leaning his forehead on Eddie’s. “I love you.” He stated, staring into the shorter boys eyes.
“I love you too.” Eddie said, pulling Richie into another kiss.