it preferences

you get braces

bill:
-you refuse to smile
-"I b-bet they l-look f-fine."
-you finally give in
-"th-they look g-good on y-you!"
-"thanks, bill."
-always giving you adorable compliments to make you feel better

richie:
-"ohhhh show me!!"
-"no."
-makes a joke and you laugh and he sees them
-"I SAW THEM!!"
-you just roll your eyes
-teasing you

stan:
-"you don't have to show me if you don't want to."
-you show him and he instantly makes sure you're not self conscious
-"I like the color. kind of brings out your eyes."
-is going to fight anyone who jokes about them (especially richie)

eddie:
-you show him by accident when you smile
-"aww I love them!"
-asking you a bunch of questions
-"how long do you wear them for?"
-assuring you they look fine

bev:
-you feel very comfortable showing her
-"it's amazing how you look good with braces."
-"if anything your smile is just cuter."
-genuinely loves them
-giving you lots of compliments and shushing your insecurities

ben:
-"I like them."
-doesn't even care
-"you look good either way."
-"you remind me of (insert book character)."
-thinks you're still very pretty

mike:
-very chill about it
-"tell me if anyone makes fun of you."
-assuring you they're fine
-doesn't make it a huge deal