[The bite back is expected, but it doesn't stop Richie's reaction in the dark. His eyebrows hit his hairline, maybe months ago he'd tell him to suck it up but now he knows better. Rich knows how frustrating it is to have your own thoughts betray you, so if it means biting back a quip to help him settle down it's worth it.
With Eddie in his arms, it's all too easy to feel his energy and the fear that was running through him was breaking his heart. Richie didn't want to leave if it meant asthma attacks in the middle of the night and tortured dreams.]
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With Eddie in his arms, it's all too easy to feel his energy and the fear that was running through him was breaking his heart. Richie didn't want to leave if it meant asthma attacks in the middle of the night and tortured dreams.]
You don't have to stay. Come with me.