"We're really getting married tomorrow, huh," Eddie smiled as he hugged Richie tighter under his arm.
"Yeah. It's not like I've been dreaming of it since I was thirteen or anything."
They were both cuddled under the blankets. Richie's head was resting where Eddie's shoulder met his chest and Eddie was holding him tight. Their legs were intertwined and Richie was softly tracing his fingernails in circles on Eddie's chest. Eddie had become more comfortable with his shirt off around Richie as he slowly began to love his body again.
"Do you remember when we went back to mine after the sleepover at Mikes farm and we were having this deep conversation and I accidentally came out to you?" Richie grinned.
"Yeah and then we ended up crying after our first kiss."
"If I'm being honest, I still want to cry every time we kiss. I just can't believe you love me too."
"Well, I do so you better start believing it."
Eddie kissed Richie's forehead as he felt Richie stop running his nails on his chest and he placed his hand on his cheek. Richie looked up and smiled. Eddie kissed the tip of Richie's nose, but the trashmouth decided that wasn't enough. He pushed himself up and connected their lips. They kissed for a few moments before Richie pulled away with tears in eyes.
"Why did you do that?"
"What?"
"Kiss me, you know I'm gonna cry."
"You kissed me first?"
"And you let me!"
"You're a dork."
"Uh huh, right. Says the man who wore booty shorts his entire childhood."
"Don't even deny the fact you used to look at my ass."
"Oh shut up."
The ceremony was beautiful. It was simple, but beautiful. They were outside in a botanic garden, but were in a small alcove surrounded by leaves. There was white lace attached to the middle of the makeshift ceiling which were tied off to the side of the leaves. All the trees were decorated with fairy lights and there were many rows of white chairs which were occupied by friends and relatives.
Eddie stood nervously at the alter. He fiddled with his cuff links and Mike, Bill and Ben stood near him. Ben had volunteered to officiate the ceremony, Bill was Eddie's best man and Mike was Richie's. Eddie watched the end of the aisle anxiously waiting for Richie to appear. When the music began playing, he stopped fiddling and tried to stand as still as he could.
Everyone stood as Richie appeared around the corner holding Beverly's arm and Eddie found himself at a shortage of breath. Eddie thought he looked absolutely gorgeous. His normal unruly curls sat on top of his head and bounced slightly as he walked. He wore a gorgeous black tuxedo with pale blue tie which matched Eddie's pale green tie. Beverly whispered something to Richie and he laughed slightly. Eddie managed to get himself to breathe again as Beverly unlinked her arm and Richie joined him at the alter. The pair softly held hands and Ben began talking.
"We are joined here today to celebrate the marriage between Richard Tozier and Edward Kaspbrak."
"Really, our full names?" Richie and Eddie whispered at the same time.
"Yes, really. I believe you have prepared your own vows."
Eddie took his hands away and pulled a neatly folded piece of paper out his pocket. He unfolded it and made eye contact with Richie. He smiled before glancing down and reading what he had wrote.
"Richie, I don't know what is was, maybe it was the way you'd tease me or the way you'd hold me when I was falling apart or maybe it was even the way you'd smile when you were passionate about something, but there was definitely something about you that made me fall hard. I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
"Aw, Eds, I'm blushing," Richie goofily smiled.
Eddie rolled his eyes and put the paper back in his pocket. Richie pulled a messily folded piece of paper out of his pocket. He slowly unfolded it and smiled at Eddie. He winked before looking down at the paper.
"This wasn't planned I swear, but, Eddie. I don't know what it was, maybe it was the way you'd always manage to come back with a better insult or the way you are always smiling no matter what or maybe it was even how you say one thousand words per minute when you get excited, but I fell for you when we were thirteen and I haven't ever gotten back up. I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
Richie folded up the piece of paper and shoved it back in his pocket. Beverly came over holding a pillow with two golden wedding bands on it. The words 'i wanna dance with somebody' were engraved in the gold. Richie picked one ring up.
"Eddie, do you take Richie Tozier to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do," Eddie smiled as Richie slipped the ring on his finger.
Eddie picked up the other ring and Beverly walked back to where she was standing.
"Richie, do you take Eddie Kaspbrak to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do," he beamed as Eddie slipped the ring on his finger.
"I now pronounce you Mr and Mr Kaspbrak. You may kiss the groom."
Eddie cupped Richie's face and pulled him into a kiss. Richie rested his hands on Eddie's chest and kissed him back. Everyone stood, clapped and cheered. Beverly wiped a few tears and felt kind of like a proud mom. Their photographer who'd been taking photos throughout the entire ceremony clicked the camera and smiled when he was satisfied with the shot he got. When they pulled away, they were both crying.
Richie grabbed Eddie's hand and they turned to walk back down the aisle. Everyone cheered louder as they walked down and 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' by Whitney Houston played. They both had wide smiles and happy tears rolling down their cheeks.
Richie and Eddie were sitting at a table with Beverly, Mike, Ben and Bill. They were holding hands on top of the table. Everyone in the room had finished their meal. Richie and Eddie whispered something and then got up and walked away. The four losers looked at each other and shrugged. They walked over to Richie's publicist, Mark, who volunteered to work the sound system.
"You guys ready for your first dance?"
"I don't know how to dance, but I guess," Richie smiled.
"The song we discussed, yeah?" Mark asked.
"Yep," Eddie put emphasis on the 'P'.
"Alright."
The pair walked away and Mark picked up a microphone and switched it on.
"Alright, alright. I hope everyone is finished eating as the grooms are about to have their first dance! So if you will all turn your attention towards the dance floor that would be greatly appreciated."
Eddie and Richie both blushed. An acoustic version of 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' by Tyler Ward began playing. Eddie held out his hand and Richie took it. Eddie walked him over to the middle of the dance floor. Eddie loosely hung his arms around Richie's shoulders and Richie placed his hands on Eddie's hips.
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody.
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody.
With somebody who loves me.
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody.
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody.
With somebody who loves me.
They swayed in time with the music and gazed into each other's eyes. Eddie felt himself getting lost in Richie's chestnut eyes and he smiled lovingly at him. Beverly cried as she watched her best friends smile contently.
Clock strike upon the hour and the sun begins to fade.
Still enough time to figure how to chase my blues away.
I've done alright up til now, it's the light of day that shows me how.
And when the night falls, the loneliness calls.
Eddie rested his head on Richie's chest and Richie hoped that he couldn't hear his heart racing. He closed his eyes and let Richie lead.
Oh I wanna dance with somebody.
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody.
With somebody who loves me.
Oh I wanna dance with somebody.
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody.
With somebody who loves me.
Richie moved his hands from Eddie's wait time wrap around his back. He rested his head on top of Eddie's and smiled and he felt Eddie's smile grow.
I've been in love and lost my senses.
Spinning through the town.
Sooner or later the fever ends and I wind up feeling down.
I need someone who will take a chance on a love that burns hot enough to last.
And when the night falls, my lonely heart calls.
Eddie put one hand in Richie's curls and softly ran his nails along his scalp. Richie kissed the top of Eddie's head.
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody.
I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody.
With somebody who loves me.
Oh I wanna dance with somebody.
I wanna feel the heat.
With somebody.
With somebody who loves me.
Somebody who.
Somebody who.
Somebody who loves me.
Somebody who loves me.
The song ended. The two pulled away, but only slightly so they were still in each other's arms. Eddie stood on his toes and kissed Richie softly.
"We made it," Richie whispered.
"Yeah, we made it."
(A/N): That's it for why you! Thank you so much for all the support on this book, I appreciate each and every one of you! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!