A//N: okay, I know this one is short but I kinda liked it the way it was. Thank you to ethel_the_horse for suggesting this! You are an amazing reader to have and I'm so lucky to be able to have you as one. Love you all and I hope you enjoy!
Also, sorry about all the It stuff lately, I'm really into that right now so shsnsnnsnsjd

Eddie squirmed around in his sleep, his lash-covered eyelids squeezing tightly shut. The small boy whined, curling closer to his best friend.

The losers club was having a sleepover at Bills house, and Eddie wasn't great when it came to nightmares. Richies eyes cast downward onto the sleeping boy, pressed against his chest. He brought his lanky fingers up into the boys soft hair. "Shh Shh it's okay baby. I got you." He whispered quietly. Eddie clenched his eyes tighter before they shot open, his breathing ragged and shallow.

Richie scanned his face and eyes for any sign of an emotion. "In- haler" Eddie croaked, his eyes wide.

The taller boy threw himself off the sleeping bag. nearly falling into Bev and Ben in the process. He ran into the bathroom where he knew Eddie had left his fanny pack the night before. "Inhaler inhaler inhaler" he muttered to himself while his lanky fingers scrambled to get the zipper open. He finally achieved his goal, the satisfying cold metal of Eddies inhaler burning against his fingers. The ravenette sprinted back down the hallway, kneeling down next to Eddie and placing the tip of the small machine between Eddies plump lips. "Breathe." Richie commanded, pushing the back. Eddie did as told, finally letting his eyes fall shut when he could breathe a deep breath.

Richie brought a hand up to cup Eddies freckled cheek, the pad of his thumb rubbing small circles onto the skin. "Shhh Shh I got you, come on, again." He said, pressing the inhaler back against Eddies lips and repeating the process.

The smaller boys breath was finally back to normal when he burst into tears. "I- thought I- was- gonna diiieee." Eddie sobbed, his hands going up to cover his face.
Richie placed how own pale hands against Eddies, slowly pulling them down, as to see the small boys doe eyes. "Shh you're okay. I'm right here. You aren't gonna die spaghetti." He comforted, still able to make out the fresh tears on Eddies face, even without his glasses. Eddie sniffled, hugging Richie and nuzzling his face into the crook of the taller boys neck. "Wh-wh-what if I had- what if you ha-hadn't been here. Whu-whu-what if-" "Shh deep breaths. You're okay. Yeah, I know it was scary, but you have them all the time. And don't think about what If I wasn't here. I was, and I always will be." He cooed, kissing Eddies head of wavy hair.

The smaller boy sniffled once before looking up into Richies eyes. "Promise?"

"Now and forever." He guaranteed before connecting their lips for the first time, but certainly not the last.