Richie Tozier has always had a talent for talking his way out of thingsādetention, trouble, awkward silences, the kind of feelings heād rather chew glass than admit out loud. Unfortunately, none of that works on Eddie Kaspbrak.
The two boys fell for the same person, and each other over the span of a couple months. They adored their crush. Admired their intelligence. Richie would smile when he made them laugh, and Eddie watched as they did their work. They both suggested they just ask you by the river.