Richie was waiting for him. Richie Tozier. Popular boy Richie.

Leaning against a black car with his head up, waving his hand at Eddie.

What world was this?

Eddie wasted no time in dressing, slipping on his dark blue shirt and red and black plaid jacket and jeans. He skipped breakfast, scrambled eggs with bacon, and hurried to tie his red converse on, Though his stomach grumbled.

"Eddie honey? are you going already?" Sonia Kaspbraks shrill voice shrieked in the large empty house. Eddie winced and quickly ran outside, kicking the door shut.

"Bye mommy, i love you!"

Richie looked up at the commotion and smirked when he saw Eddie, wide eyed and crazed. He laughed, a deep husky chuckle.

"Eddie."

"R-Richie." Eddie tried smiling but he could only move one side of his mouth up.

"So, want a ride to school?" Richie gestured towards his sleek black car. It seemed like Richie didn't mind the awkward smile. Casually, Eddie looked behind Richie only for his eyes to bulge with surprise at the car. A retro vintage. Eddie beamed inside because he loved this car too.

Maybe they both had something in common.

"So...Eds, you coming?" Richie asked awkwardly. The raven haired boy fiddled with the edge of his dark green shirt.

"Yeah i'm coming. I mean, you're already here. Oh and Richie?"

"Yes?"

"Don't call me eds."