Previously on Chapter 22

He pulls away from me and smile. "Just take your time, Y/N... I'll be waiting for your answer..." he said. "I-..." I said, not really knowing what to say. Just...

What did I get myself into??

Y/N P.O.V

I'm cycling my way home. My mind can't focus on where I'm heading to. First Bill... now Richie. This isn't something I expect. Why did the two of them have to like me... at the same time??

What should I do? Who should I choose?? I don't want to hurt any of them. If I choose Bill... Richie would be hurt... and vice versa. I can't do that... the two of them are my best friends. What can I do??

Out of no where, I feel someone pushed me. I fall on my side and groan in pain. I turn my head to look at who pushed me, to see Bill.

I get up and walk angrily towards him. "What the heck, man?? Are you trying to get me hurt?" I said. "N-No, Y/N... l-look" he said, pointing towards a certain direction... only for a car passing by at full speed.

My eyes soften. I turn to look at Bill and hug him. "I am so sorry..." I said. He wrap his arms around me. "I-It's o-okay... I j-just d-don't want s-something b-bad happen t-to you... I-I'm sorry that I-I c-caught y-you by s-s-s..." he tried to say, but he sigh. I place my hand on his lips to stop him.

"You wanted me safe... thank you, Bill. I'm sorry I lashed out on you..." I said. He just smile softly at me. "Y-You're w-welcome... Y/N..." he said. I smile back at him and hugs him again.

"W-What's o-on your m-mind?" He said. I pull away and stare at him for a few moment then let out a soft sigh. He stays silent as he wait for me to tell him.

"Richie confessed to me that he likes me..." I said, truthfully. The last thing I want is to keep secrets between me and my friends. They deserve to know the truth.

"S-So... y-you don't k-know w-who you l-like more?" He said. I look down and nod my head. He sighs and pat my head softly. "T-Take y-your time... whoever y-you choose... I-I-I'll always s-support you" he said. I smile gratefully at him. "Thanks, Bill..." I said. He smiles and place a soft kiss on my forehead. I blush at his gesture, making him chuckle.

Time-skip

I have told Richie that Bill said he likes me. He was shocked, but just like Bill... he said he'll wait and that he will support my choice.

It kinda make me feel a little better. But I still have no idea who I like more. Is it Bill or Richie? Or... do I even like either one of them... or even both? Gosh... I would be a horrible person if I like both of them at once. It'll be the same as toying around with their feelings. That would be so cruel. So no... I have to choose one of them. But I don't know who? I need help... yeah... I need help.

"Auntiee!!!" I yelled as I walk around the house to look for her. "In here, honey!" She said. I walk to the kitchen, where she's standing by the stove cooking something. I walk towards her and stand next to her.

"I REALLY need your help..." I said. "Sure, honey... with what?" She said. "So... uh... 2 of my best friends confessed to me that they're in love with me" I said. "Okay? So... what's the problem?" She said. "I don't know who to choose... I mean... I don't know who I felt that way to..." I said. She turns the stove off and turns to look at me.

"Can you describe more of them to me? Maybe then I'll know who's best for you" she said, pulling me to sit at the table and she sits in front of me.

I nod my head. I think about Bill and Richie. "The other one has always been there for me... he's the first one I ever talked to..." I said. She nods her head. "Okay... what about the other one?" She said. "The other one is funny... he's not afraid to talk. He would often comforted me when I feel down..." I said. "Oh well... that's a tough one, honey..." she said. "What should I do then?" I said, groaning as I place my head on the table.

My aunt chuckle and caress my hair softly. "You just need to follow what your mind tells you to" she said. I look up at her in confusion. "You know most people would tell someone to follow their heart. Why do I follow my mind?" I said. She smiles softly "because the mind is wise, honey... it always disagree with the heart... because it knows what's best for you..." she said. "Oh... alright... so I just have to follow what my mind wants me to do..." I said. She nods her head and smile at me.

I nod my head and smile at her. "Thank you for the advice, Auntie..." I said. "Anything for you, honey... oh... my niece is all grown up. She's going to have a boyfriend soon~" she said, teasingly. Making me let out a groan and cover my face. She laughs at me and stands up to continue cooking.

I stand up and head upstairs to my room. I lay on my bed and stare at the ceiling, thinking about what my aunt just told me. I close my eyes and let my mind drift off to the two of them. Richie Tozier and Bill Denbrough.

Follow the mind... then I'll know who to choose... I thought to myself. My mind start to recall all of the moments I've spend with them.

How Bill manage to get me to talk. How Richie is always ready to give me comfort every time I feel down. They're my best friend. I can finally be happy with them around. Then my mind wondered off to what I felt towards them as an individual. A smile makes it way to my face...

I know who to choose...