1990 Derry, Maine

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Eddie had no idea who bought him this Valentine. It had no signature on the note, and the hand writing was too neat for him to recognize it. It honestly confused him. Nobody got him Valentines.

But Richie Tozier did.

See, the school was doing some stupid Valentines Day fundraiser, where you would buy candy for someone, leave a note for them, and teachers would hand them out at the end of the week. It's cheesy, and very stupid, but Rich wanted to do something for Eddie because, well, he kinda sorta has a little bitty crush on him. The Valentine wasn't too special though. It was just a heart-shaped lollypop. You know, the cheap ones.

"I just- I don't understand, who the heck bought this for me. It's stupid-" Eddie rambles to the Losers club. It's obvious that this gift has left him confused. But that doesn't mean he isn't going to eat it. He took the wrapping off it earlier but didn't lick it once until now.

"Maybe it's a secret admirer, Eds. Someone must love youuu~" Richie, who is sitting next to Eddie on the hammock, teases. He makes a fake goo-goo eye gesture and pokes the other boy in the rib. Eddie yelps, lightly smacking Richie back.

"Shut it!"

Eddie licks the lollipop again as he continues talking about the 'stupid valentine'. Richie decides this is the right time to make his move. He leans over, right when Eddie takes another lick of the sucker, and does the same, keeping full eye contact with his stupid little crush. All the Losers let out teasing 'oooooooh's as they witness this scene. Beverly specifically laughs.

"Looks like we found that 'secret admirer', Rich."