Chapter 5: Eleven Hopper

                                    

                                          
It was the last day of school. Eddie had ended whatever him and Richie were 2 weeks ago. Eddie and Joyce were eating breakfast, Will was at Dustins. "Hey mom can I talk to you? I need advice." 
                          
"What's wrong sweetie?" Joyce asked. 
                          
"How was dad in high school?"
                          
"Well he was a player and I was obsessed with him even though he was a dick. We never had a very healthy relationship, but deep down we loved each other in our own weird ways."
                          
Eddie frowned. That sounded like Richie. "What would you have done to change how you guys were?"
                          
Joyce seemed to be thinking. "I would have set rules and talked to him. I guess I just let him be how he was." 
                          
Eddie nodded and rested his face on the table. "God I hate boys." He groaned.
                          
Joyce just laughed, not questioning the boys part. "I'm assuming you like one of the f boys of your grade."
                          
"Yeah. He's the one who hosted that party I went to. He kissed me, but kissed a girl after me so I told him I was done a couple weeks ago." 
                          
Joyce nodded. "Maybe he will come around, but if not i'm sure there is plenty of other boys for you."
                          
"He does have a twin brother, but Will would kill me." Eddie laughed and Joyce just smiled. 
                          
"Trust the process Eddie. You are so special. You have to biggest heart and you love to see good in people. You also are  so unique and brave and if he doesn't realize that, he's an idiot. Just don't let him get you down."


                          
***
                          
Will and Mike had gotten closer and it was the last day meaning they had a project to present today. Will was nervous all day because he hated people staring at him. When it was time to present Mike realized how nervous he looked. "You okay Will?"
                          
Will shook his head. "I hate people looking at me." 
                          
Mike frowned and gave Will a comforting squeeze on the hand. They often held hands, but neither said anything about it. "You'll be fine. I can do most of the talking if you want."
                          
Will nodded appreciate for Mike. God, he liked him so much. "How's Richie doing? He seems off."
                          
"He's a little set back right now after Eddie ended whatever they were. I confronted him about how he was reacting and he punched me so now I know not to question him further."
                          
Will laughed slightly looking at their connected hands. "Are you dating someone?" Will asked boldly. 
                          
"Um yeah. We kind of have a weird relationship, but yeah i'm dating someone." 
                          
"Who?"
                          
"Eleven Hopper." Wills mouth fell open. "What?" 
                          
"She's like my step sister. Our parents are dating each other." 
                          
"And she never talks about me?" 
                          
"Nope." Will laughed and Mike let out a confused laugh. 
                          
"Why is this so funny to you?"
                          
"I don't even know." Will laughed. Mike shook his head. "Back to Eddie and Richie though. They were so cute that day on the field." 
                          
"True. I just wish my brother would realize that he likes Eddie, but I won't push him."
                          
"Good idea. Mad Richie sounds scary."
                          
"It is. He's like super intimidating." 
                          
"God, so is Eddie. Don't make him mad." Will sighed. 
                          
"Richie and Eddies fights are going to be the most entertaining things and the amount of sexual tension will probably be so high it won't even be funny." Mike laughed. "I don't think they have fought yet." 
                          
"Not yet. Eddie would have told me for sure."
                          
***
                          
Eddie was packing up, ready to be done with his Junior year. Richie was next to him cleaning out his locker, but they weren't speaking, though they would catch each other staring every now and then. "Hey Eddie." Richie spoke up.
                          
"Yeah?" He sighed. 
                          
"The school is throwing a end of the year dance tonight. The whole grade is pretty much coming. Everyone is bringing dates and I truthfully really don't want to bring Greta so I was wondering if we could go as friends. If that's to much that's fine." 
                          
Eddie seemed to be thinking. "Sure, but friends only and I mean it Richie. That means no kissing this time or anything."
                          
Richie nodded. "Got it." 
                          
Eddie had just finished packing up so he put his backpack on. "We'll see you tonight Tozier."
                          
"I'll pick you up."
                          
Eddie nodded and walked away.
                          
***
                          
Stan was packing his stuff up when Bill came walking over to him. "Hey Bill." He smiled. 
                          
"Do you have a date for the dance tonight?" Bill asked quickly.
                          
"No." Stan replied slowly.
                          
"Can we go together?" Bill asked nervously. 
                          
Stan just smirked. "Is Bill Denbrough asking me to be his date?"
                          
Bill quickly flushed a shade of dark red. "I- I- I- Um- We- I-."
                          
Stan let out a laugh. "Chill out Bill. I'll go with you."
                          
"You will?" Bill smiled .
                          
Stan nodded. "See you later Billiam." 
                          
They both walked opposite ways with huge smiles on their faces. They had both like each other for so long it wasn't even funny.