I woke up with the pain completely gone. I looked over at my clock and it read, '6:00 A.M.' I looked over at a small mirror on my side table and my y/h/l y/h/c was so frizzy and unkempt. I yawned and headed downstairs straight away-I didn't need to get dressed because I wasn't going anywhere. I made myself some Trix cereal.

I noticed there was a note on the refrigerator that read, 'Out to find a job. Don't go anywhere without each other. Love you! Coming home soon ~ Mom.' I smiled and sat at the table. I was still half asleep so I almost dropped my head in the bowl. Then there was a sudden knock. "Im coming, I'm coming." I walked slowly over to the door and peeped through the hole. There was a boy with curly hair and big boxy glasses standing there.

"Shit." I mumbled to myself because I looked like a mess. "Just a second!" I yelped running to the bathroom, grabbed a brush and started brushing like there was no tomorrow. I brushed my teeth and washed my face then came back over to the door letting out a deep breath. I opened the door slightly and the boy grinned when I opened it. "Oh it's boy scouts?" I assumed because he held a plate of cookies.

He furrowed his brows and shook his head. "I'm not a boy scout, I just heard you moved in and I wanted to give you these." He smiled. I raised a brow and said, "Yeah, we just moved in yesterday." I got a good look at him. He had rusty brown freckles that honestly were kinda cute. And dark brown eyes."But there's something else I wanted to give you.." He looked down at his crotch. Um he is seriously trying? Right now? I widened my eyes. "And it's seriously gonna have an i-" I slammed the door. When I noticed he was still standing there, I opened it again and took the plate of cookies from him and put it in the fridge.

"Who was at the door?" Crystal yawned and I jumped. "Jeesus!" I screamed. "Sorry." She apologized. "And that was no one." I replied. "My name's Richie Tozier, not no one !" The boy brought his mouth to my mailbox opening and corrected. I rolled my eyes. "Why are you still here?" I turned back around to the door and bent down while he grinned wide. Crystal opened the door as I stepped back. "I just came because you're new in town." He winked. "Well you've done that so uh please leave?" I asked impatiently.

"Rude Y/N!" Crystal warned. "That's a pretty name." He smiled at me and I glared at the boy. "So what else brings you here?" She turned back to Richie. "I was gonna ask Y/n if she wanted to come hang out with my friends and I." He repositioned his thick glasses and pointed towards the group on bikes. I knew they looked familiar. "That's a great idea! Mom would love to hear you have finally made some friends in a long time!" I grew red of embarrassment and just froze.

Richie chuckled. "But did you read the note? Mom says I can't go anywhere unless you come." I whispered. "You can still go Y/n, I'll stay out of the way." She replied. This actually sounded like fun. "Sure, but where are we going?" I asked him. "The quarry, for ice-cream, anything really!" He grinned. I nodded. "Give me a moment to get ready." I walked away and let Crystal close the door.

I put on a short-sleeved yellow shirt, denim light blue shorts with matching jacket, checkered-patterned converse shoes, black belt, and to top it off with my yellow sunglasses. 'Ready. I'm so excited!' I thought to myself. I rushed downstairs to see my sister already ready with her Polaroid camera in hand. I smiled. "Got your skateboard!" She handed it to me and I grinned. "I also left a note for mom so she knows where we are." I nodded.

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We walked outside and plopped our skateboards down and road over to the group. "Everyone this is Y/n and her sister.. - Crystal." She interrupted knowing he didn't know her name yet. "Right." He smiled. Everyone said hello and I got a glimpse of a red-head that looked so pretty. The boys are probably gaga about her. "I'll stay out if your way so don't mind me!" She skated ahead. "Wow you skateboard? That's cool." A boy complimented. "Thanks." I chuckled. "Wait I don't know your names yet?" I reassured. "My name's Beverly, Beverly Marsh." The redhead had said. "Eddie Kaspbrak." The boy who complimented me said. "Also known as Wheezy Mc. Squeezy am I right boys?" Richie raised his hand but Stanley put it down which caused me to chuckle a little.

The all said their names and nicknames. 'Stan The Man Uris, Big Bill, Trashmouth Tozier -that makes sense.

I saw my sister ahead trying to stay out of our way, I stayed behind with Richie as he rode and I skated. "So why's a pretty girl like you at Derry?" Richie asked. "Well I don't wanna be stupid and tell you everthing but our mom just wanted to start a fresh new life after my dad passed." I sighed. "Oh sorry to hear that.." He frowned. "It's okay that was 3 years ago nothing I can do about it."

"So Richie. Did I say it right?" He giggled and nodded. "Where to first?" I questioned doing a little trick on my board. "Swimming at the quarry. Maybe I can see a little something of yours." He smirked. "Eh well your plan's gonna fail Tozier, I don't know how to swim." He froze his bike. "Wa? How the-?" He questioned. "Never learned." I shrugged. "Maybe I can teach you?" He winked riding again. "Sure." I bent down on my skateboard. "You're a literal pro at skateboarding dude." He complimented which caused me to blush. "It's Totally Tubular isn't it?" I replied. "Yep and yourself." He wiggled his brows and raced ahead.

•••••

I was behind with Beverly because she couldn't stand the boys talking about stupid things. The boys were in their underwear at the edge of the cliff, playing loogie and I snorted. "Hi Beverly." I smiled. "Call me Bev, and hi Y/n." She smiled. "Sorry to ask this but, do all the boys like..all like you?" I asked. She blushed. "Well I actually don't know." Of course.. "Oh." Was all I could say. "Y'know, if you're worried about the pressure, think about yourself only because you're beautiful." She smiled. "Thanks Bev."

"So, who goes first?" I heard Stanley say. "I'll go!" All the boys turned around as she stripped off her dress and ran to the edge. "Sissies!" She splashed in the water. "WHAT THE FUCK!?" Richie screamed. "Ah, hOly shit! We just got shown up by a girl!" He added. "Do we have to do that now?" Stanley questioned. "Yes." Eddie assured. "Common!" Beverly's voice echoed from the top. "A-Are y-you g-going Y/n?" Bill asked and everyone turned around as I was awkwardly standing, the only one in clothes. "I-uh.." I stammered trying to find the right words to use.

"She's not because I'm gonna teach her!" Richie announced as I stood there. "Aren't you gonna get undressed though?" Stanley asked. I widened my eyes. This has just gone to exciting to humiliating. I didn't even know where the heck my sister was. "Y-Yeah.. just go without me, Beverly's waiting." I folded my arms nervously. The thought of undressing in front of boys is like 10x the embarrassment. Like I said, I'm insecure now. They shrugged and dived in- except for Richie.

He walked over to me. 'Shit. Fuck. I'm screwed. Holy. Jesus.' I thought. "Hey Skittles." I blushed at the name. "Skittles?" I questioned. He smirked. "So the only way I can teach you is if you y'know. Get undressed?" I gulped. "Um.. Promise you.. you won't judge.?" "Judge what? You're hot.' I gulped again but for a different reason. This kid is smooth.

I shrugged and sighed while beginning taking off my clothes in front of him and widened his mouth. I tossed my clothes on a rock. I left my sunglasses on. "Damn." He widened his eyes. "Is that a good damn or a bad one?" This is was insecurities does to you. "A good one hot stuff." He winked and I almost choked on air.

"You even have t- please let's just go?" I cut him off walking away, him following. "Hey sis!" I yelped. "Hey, sorry I disappeared I just went to get some candy." She apologized. "It's okay." "So you're swimming in your underwear and bra?" She questioned. "Shut up." I nudged her, Richie laughing. "You can just lounge here. Richie's teaching me how to swim." I tried not to smile, but failed horribly. "Cute! Already getting a boyfriend on her first day!" I didn't cut her off just rolled my eyes. Richie looked at me and smiled.

"Okay we should go now.." I grabbed Richie's hand and pulled him to the bottom of the cliff. I noticed he was checking me out from behind so I made him walk in front of me. "So I'll show you how to do a kick."

"Oh I already know how to do that." "OW! That's not what I meant!" I giggled. "I know that seemed too fun." I snorted. He repositioned his glasses, "Watch me okay hot stuff?" I nodded.

He showed me the basics and got the hang of it, still not a pro because occasionally, it takes weeks to master.

The others came over and wispered to themselves looking at us, something I couldn't here. "Okay, that's it for today skittles! He grinned and I nodded. "Hey sorry that you didn't get to have fun with your friends." I whisper-frowned. "Are you kidding? This is the next best thing!" He snorted and I smiled. I walked over to Beverly sunbathing. "Can I join you?" She nodded, "Of course!" She patted next to her. I layed back, closed my eyes, and soaked up some sun. The music on the radio was upbeat to me and I hummed along to it.

We kind of felt eyes on us from the boys. We then sat up and they looked away pretending they weren't staring. But no Richie, he kept his eyes on me. I sat next to him. "News Flash Ben! Schools out for summa!" Richie said in an accent, going through Ben's backpack and I giggled. "Oh that? That's not school stuff." He corrected. "Who sent you this?" Richie giggled, holding a piece of paper. "Noone! Give me this." Ben snatched the paper out of his hand. Being 'Curious' Richie, he continued to look through. "What's with the history project?" He asked holding a newspaper.

"Well, when I first moved here I didn't have anyone to hang out with, so I just started spending time at the library." Ben noted. "You went to the library? On purpose?" Richie was shocked. "Well not all kids spend their free time goofing off like you do Rich." I commented and he smirked. "Oh! I wanna see!" Beverly stood up and sat next to Bill. "What's the Black Spot?" Stanley asked. "The Black Spot is a nightclub that was burned down years ago by that racist cult." Eddie answered. "The what?" Stanley confusingly said. "Don't you watch Geraldo?" Eddie questioned.

"Y-Y-Your hair.." "Your, your hair is beautiful, Beverly." Ben leaned over. "Oh right.. Thanks." Beverly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Wow she has two guys falling over her and is too oblivious to see it. I sighed but I remember what Bev told me. "Here. Pass it." Richie whispered. "Why is it all murders and missing kids?"

"Derry's not a town I've ever been in before. They did a study once and people die or disappear six times the national average." "You read that?" Beverly asked. "And that's just grown-ups. Kids are worse. Way, way worse." He concluded. "I've got more at my house if you want see it?" Eddie shook his head vigorously.

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