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Eddie Kaspbrak decided one day to message him on Instagram, what about, he didn’t even know. But he felt the urge to do so, he felt compelled by something to reach out and connect with Richie Tozier more. Stan did, and they went from classmates within the same major, to roommates. Surely, if Stan thought Richie was a good friend, he must be. Eddie decided it would be best to get to know Richie better, in the event the 4 of them ever hung out. Hell, he already knew Richie was funny, although Eddie would never admit it. Even Bill had met Richie before, in their intro to drawing class. It seemed like luck, maybe it was something else, but Eddie decided to hit send regardless. It was only after Eddie hit send that he realized what he typed out.
Eddie Kaspbrak
Do you know what? You’re really annoying and not funny at all. I know comedy is subjective, but I wouldn’t call what you do, ‘comedy.’ And another thing, if you stopped trying so hard maybe someone would actually like you…maybe.
Eddie stared blankly at his phone and the rude message he just sent to this total stranger. It was only when the screen moved up did he snap out of it. Richie was immediately typing back. Eddie hit the back arrow, force closed the app and turned off his phone. His phone vibrated quickly, two or three times before it stopped. Then it began to vibrate furiously, he lifted his phone to see it was Bill Denbrough calling him. He reluctantly answered.
“Hello?” Eddie sheepishly answered.
“Ed-ed-Eddie. What did you j-j-j-just do?” Bill asked angrily. Shit, Bill was with Richie.
“Bill I’m going to be honest. I didn’t even realize what I typed until I sent it. I was trying to connect and talk with him since everyone else was getting friendly with each other.” Eddie defended himself.
“So…your way of connecting with someone you’ve never talked to is insulting them, trashing their passion, and making them feel like they have an even less chance with you than they thought?” Stan replied, voice full of sass, taking the phone from Bill.
“Well, I-” Eddie paused suddenly.
“Eddie? You there?” Stan asked.
“What did you mean, less of a chance with me?” Eddie asked quietly.
Eddie heard cursing and arguing between Bill and Stan, muffled by Stan’s button-up shirt. Eddie suddenly remembered that Richie responded before Bill called. Eddie pulled up Instagram and without a second thought clicked on the chat between him and Richie.
Eddie Kaspbrak
Do you know what? You’re really annoying and not funny at all. I know comedy is subjective, but I wouldn’t call what you do, ‘comedy.’ And another thing, if you stopped trying so hard maybe someone would actually like you…maybe.
Trashmouth_Tozier69
Wow im sorry i made u feel that way
if you want ill leave buill and stan alone
and change rooms 2
i only was friends with them bcuz of u
i didnt realize i was so obvi
sorry 4 annoying you, Eddie
Eddie Kaspbrak
No! I didn’t mean that! I just started typing, I wasn’t even thinking. I think you’re the funniest person I have ever met! Don’t tell anyone I said that or I’ll kill you. I really think you are amazing Richie, I’m sorry.
[Message failed to send]
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“FUCK!” Eddie cried out. His phone rang again. He answered but didn’t say a word.
“Eddie? You there?” Stan asked.
“Yeah.” Eddie said blankly. Before Stan could continue, Eddie cut him off. “I didn’t mean to type that. I don’t know why I did. He blocked me though, so it’s fine, I’m fine.” He said, crying. “He also said he wouldn’t hang out with you guys anymore. He told me he only did it because of me. Why am I like this? Why do I fucking attack everything and everyone that could potentially be good in my life?” Eddie quietly asked, crying more.
“Eddie, are y-y-you ok?” Bill asked, knowing the answer.
“I think I’m just gonna rest. Talk to you guys later.” Eddie responded, void of emotion. He ended the call and closed his eyes.
Eddie awoke to the sound of his door being banged on. He got up and slowly walked over to the door. When he opened it the last person he expected was Richie.
“Richie?” Eddie asked, dumbfounded.
“Yeah, sorry to intrude Eddie. But I saw that video and I couldn’t bear to see you sad.” Richie confessed.
Eddie tilted his head and his nose crinkled in confusion. Richie pulled out his phone and played the video. It was Eddie’s rant about Richie while holding back his tears.
Eddie laughed a little, followed by crying. Richie looked shocked and quickly hugged the boy.
“I’m so sorry.” Eddie began, being interrupted by a hiccup. “Chee.” He finished, much to Richie’s delight.
“Chee? I get a pet name already!?” Richie joked, making Eddie frown.
“I hiccuped dickwad.” Eddie retorted, hiding his giggle in Richie’s chest. Eddie sniffed and looked up confused. Richie’s smile dropped.
“Why do you smell like spaghetti Richie?” Eddie asked, disgusted. Richie’s goofy smile returned as quickly as it left.
“The ladies love when I smell like spaghetti, especially your mom. I think it runs in your family, do you go crazy over my spaghetti, Eddie?” Richie teased. Eddie opened his mouth to argue but Richie gasped.
“What! Is there something on me? Is it a spider?” Eddie squirmed, making Richie laugh.
“No, I just got your pet name. Drumroll please!” Richie announced as he began to slam his feet repeatedly on the floor. “EDDIE SPAGHETTI!” Richie yelled loudly.
“That’s it. Get out.” Eddie joked, pushing off of Richie.
“Ed’s, I’m wounded.” Richie joked, pulling out his phone and opened Instagram. Eddie felt his phone vibrate and checked the notification.
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