YIKES ➸ REDDIE [✓]

twenty eight

richie knocked on what he remembered to be eddie's bedroom window. eddie shakily unlocked the window and opened it.

richie climbed in and looked at eddie. he was visibly shaken and his eyes were wide.

"does this happen often?" richie asked. eddie shook his head.

"ok. i want you to breathe in for 7 seconds and then breathe out for 8," he directed. eddie nodded and took a deep breath, along with richie.

"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7," richie counted. eddie exhaled while richie counted to 8.

they repeated the same thing many times, making sure eddie's breathing pattern was alright.

"raise your hands over your head, it'll be easier to breathe," richie spoke softly. eddie followed richie's instruction, even if it was a bit difficult due to his cast.

"you're doing great. proud of you," richie smiled. eddie would probably be blushing like crazy if he wasn't in the middle of the worst moment of his life.

"do you need anything? medication? water?" he asked.

"w-water please," eddie whispered.

"okay. i'll be right back."