(The weight of this much needed conversation has been weighing on Richie's mind for nearly a month. He's spent many nights trying to find the proper way even bring it up to Eddie, things have been extremely hectic for them both over the past few weeks that Richie often feels like he's drowning. Between school and the activities both teenage boys have committed themselves to, there really isn't much time for anything else. 

Richie doesn't bother for his own class to wrap up, instead he ditches it all together and opts to head to a secret smoking spot for a much needed smoke. Anything to take some of the edge off and ease his nerves. 

Time passes a little too fast and it's time to meet Eddie. 

It's only a few minutes after Eddie arrives at their secret spot before Richie makes his own arrival. )

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