Double Trouble//It & S.T

✞Chapter 6✞

Will's POV

Today I am going to the Toziers' house. My grandpa said he was going out of town to see my great uncle. He mentioned that he might be away for longer than a day, so he made me pack some clothes, incase I had to spend a night at the Toziers' house.

I walk up the steps, leading to their front door, and knock. I hear some rustling before the visually impaired twin opens the door. "Heyyyy willy," Richie grins at me, stepping back so I can walk inside, "h-hey richie..." I stuttered a little, still a little uncomfortable around them.

I walk inside and set my bag down on their couch, then stand around awkwardly. Mike soon comes downstairs and ruffles my hair, "hi will..," he greets me sweetly, as blush spreads across my cheeks, "m-mike..I uhm..hey.." I barely get out. Mike smiled at me, "how ya doing?" Richie suddenly asked me, "oh um I'm doing fine..m-my grandpa said he'd might be gone for longer than a day..a-and uh um so I-...I um brought clothes incase I have to stay longer..i-...is that okay?"

I asked cowardly, stuttering every second, looking down at my feet, "oh yeah sure...you shy ?" Mikey asked me, "n-....no" I replied softly, "awwww richhhhh...he's shyyy" mikey basically taunted me, "aww little willy is a shy boyyyy" richie said in the same condescending tone.

I just looked at my feet and played with the bottom of my shirt, then Mike came up to me and lifted my chin with his index finger and smiled at me softly, "don't worry will..we're just joking..its okay to be shy." I nodded simply, and he ruffled my hair one more time. "Soooo willy willll...whatcha wanna do?"

Richie spoke up, "a-anything.." "uh okay um..you want me to call up Eddie, stan, and bill? you seem to you know like hit it off with them.." I shook my head,"don't get me wrong I like hanging with them but just not right now..mmm maybe we could make cookies?" I ask, not messing up, or stuttering once, "whatever you want will.." Richie smiled and winked at me.

It felt like my heart started beating a million times a second, my heart felt full and...I can't describe it. Like it exploded with hope, love, and excitement. I grabbed my chest and started hyperventilating a little. Richie gave me a concerned look, "You okay?" All I could do is shake my head no quickly. Mike's eyes widened, "What's wrong? Rich you killed the poor boy!" He joked.

Mike walked over to me and kneeled down in front of me, "I need you to breathe okay will? Nice and slow for me..in....out...in and out nice n slow.." he said softly. My breathing slowly regulated as I followed his instructions. "Thank you.." I say softly, "no problem will..." he patted my head.

"And uhm, Sorry will...for uh whatever I did.." Richie rubbed the back of his neck, "it's okay Rich.." I smile up at the taller boy.

"Still wanna make those cookies?" Mike asked me, still bent down at my level, "Yes please" I give him a soft smile, "well then, let's get to bakin'!" Richie announced grinning, walking into the kitchen.

I follow behind the two twins, putting on a little apron that they gave me. "Jesus you're short." Richie remarked, I just scoffed a little, "Sorry, I can't help it," I respond mildly annoyed, "I didn't mean it in a bad way-..I just noticed" he chuckled. Mike set the ingredients on the counter as I looked, "I've never..actually made cookies before.." i admitted, "oh..we have. As tough as we are now," Mike chuckled, as Richie continued, "before we made cookies with our ma"

I just nod, smiling softly. Then I felt to large hands grab me by my waist as they picked me up, putting me on the counter. "Now you get a better view," Richie smirked, laughing, "I could see before, you know?" I said, rolling my eyes. "Dude you probably couldn't see over the counter.." "Shut up! I'm not that short!" I raise my voice getting frustrated, only Richie couldn't tell, frustrating me further and further with his jokes; "you're kinda like a garden gnome" and stuff like, "do you need a step stool to get down?" Even Mike joined in, laughing at me. "Just stop! It isn't funny Richie!..it's not funny." My temper broke, as some tears fell down my cheeks.

I ran upstairs, into the bathroom. Sliding down the wall, trying to let out soft cries, yet they came out as sobs

Richie's POV

I watched as will ran out of the kitchen, tears on his small red face, all upset because of me, "Rich..I think we went too far..." Mike spoke up after a minute, "fuck....I know Mike, should I go apologize?" "Only if you do it right, I know you, you can easily screw up your apologies." I roll my eyes, knowing he's right, "okay..what should I say though?" I asked, having no clue, "I dunno...try 'I'm sorry'? I'll be there too, I also have to apologize for laughing. Just follow my lead."

I followed behind Mike, who trailed upstairs first, hearing soft sobs as we approached the bathroom. "Jesus Rich, you really fucked him up.." Mike whispered, "don't you think I know that asshole?! I already feel bad enough" I whisper yelled back at him. "Will?" Mike said softly but clearly against the door, not getting a response until a minute later, "go a-away.."

"Will, we just wanna say we're sorry, open the door, please." Mike spoke in a soft tone. A couple minutes later, we hear the door knob jiggle, then open, revealing the small boy, with a tear stained face. "Will...I'm sorry...I didn't mean to hurt you, i was only kidding.." I spoke up, softening my voice, "..do you not think?? That really hurt Richie...I get call short all the time, I get bullied and taunted for it.." he spoke up, his voice shaky but somewhat strong

"I know...I know, I'm so fucking dumb and an asshole, I just say shit sometimes and I don't mean it, I say it because I don't think, I'm honestly an idiot but I'm really sorry will. You don't deserve that, not from me either," I wipe his cheeks, "I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have laughed you know, I guess we're both idiots." Mike chuckled, gently kissing his head to comfort him.

"I forgive you...i kinda overreacted.." will said softly, looking up at us, "no..no you didn't," I say to him, "that's a Normal reaction, will, don't worry. Tell us if we take it too far next time, okay?" Mike pet his head, Will nodding gently. "Sorry to ask again but..you still want those cookies?" I ask, giggling, "yeah.." Will smiled back at me.

We finished off the night by finally eating those cookies, along with a movie, everyone falling asleep on the couch.

A/n: dang I changed this whole chapter but I'm bacc y'all 😌