summary you’re a not so single mom living three trailers down. eddie thinks you’re the prettiest girl he’s ever seen. queue movie night, a good sandwich, a better cry, and the best birthday party ever. [23k]
Eddie’s carrying so much stuff he can barely see over the top of it, let alone open your front door. He stands fumbling at the top of the porch steps, hoping you’ll hear the sounds of his arrival and come to help.
You must be in your room or the bathroom, as no one comes to save him. Eddie can hear the echo of the TV from the living room, kid’s cable or one of Junie’s VHS tapes, as well as the pulling sound of the pipes under the trailer. A faucet must be running.
When he finally manages to open the door, he’s expecting to see you in the kitchenette with your back to him, humming as you clean the dishes and in your own little world.
You’re not there, to his surprise.
Eddie puts all of his things on the kitchen table, takes off his shoes, and goes looking for you. There aren’t many rooms to search, only your bedroom and the bathroom. He can hear running water the closer he gets to the bathroom, so he knocks on the door.
“Sweetheart, you in there?"
The tap turns off abruptly. The door opens, and Eddie frowns at the lack of you, finding only empty air. He looks down to find Junie standing there in the gap, short and small and completely soaked.
So, yeah, Iβm watching It Chapter Two again and it still frickin hurts every time Stanley gets the call from Mike and goes to take a bath. You deserved better, Stanley Uris and we love you.
