This one-shot has a special meaning to me.

A couple weeks ago, my dance teacher passed away.

I danced with him for 8 years (I'm 13) and he was always so kind and fun, I met one of my best friends at his studio. So many special memories took place in that studio, and now it's just an empty spot in my heart. So, I would like to dedicate this one-shot to him. Rest in peace.

Most of the dance terms are from what I learned. Definitions at bottom.

On a happier note, this is a fluffy fluffy story!

Disclaimer: I don't own IT.

3rd Person

Eddie always had a passion for dance. He started taking lessons in a local studio, ending up in a small class. There were 6 other students, and Eddie was the only male, other than the teacher. They all had to wear leotards, and have their hair tied back. Eddie was the only exception because his hair was short.

"5, 6, 7, 8, now side 2, 3, 4, back, 2, 3, 4, and shim sham*." Eddie tried to focus on how his steps match the beat of the music, focusing.

"Step shuffle step shuffle hop, toe, hop! Straight into a right grapevine*, then a left. Pause, 2, 3, 4, then cramp roll turn*!" Eddie jumped in the air, attempting the turn, and his legs got tangled, making him fall to the ground. "Stop!" The rest of the class watched as Eddie slowly got up, a sheepish smile on his face. "I'm going back a little bit."

The music started up, right before the cramp roll turn. Eddie jumped, landing on his toes and slamming his heels to the ground.

"Good! Now go into a draw back*." Eddie brushed his foot back, stepping on his other foot and repeating the process on his other foot. "Alright, now do a pivot turn*, arms in 3rd position*, down." Eddie made his arms ridged and his footwork flow smoothly. "Now traveling time step*, with 2 draw backs." Eddie executed the quick steps nicely, moving with the music.

"Walk 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and turn 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, step ball change*, walk walk. Get into position! Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, and pose. Good!" The music stopped, letting Eddie's class take a breather. Eddie hadn't been perfect, but he thought that it was pretty good. "Good job today. I'll see you next week, and we're getting measured for costumes." They all walked out, going their separate ways. Eddie didn't really hang out with any of the girls in his class.

Eddie sighed, swinging his bag over his shoulder. He really should've changed out of his black leotard, but he forgot a change of clothes. Eddie frowned slightly at the thought of his leotard. He hated wearing it around other people.

Richie was walking down the quieter side of Derry, enjoying the lack of people. He saw a local dance class walk out, and the small boy he'd been watching was there. The boy fascinated Richie, and he finally wanted to say hi. He noticed that the boy was wearing a leotard still, and his skin was shiny with sweat. Richie approached him, tapping on his shoulder. He screamed and jumped, turning midair to face Richie.

"WHAT THE-"

"Chill, I just wanted to say hi. Richie." He offered his hand, but the boy didn't take it. "What's your name?"

"Eddie." Eddie. It sounded familiar. "Do I know you?"

"You do now!" Richie laughed. Eddie was not amused.

"What do you want from me!?" Eddie shouted angrily. Richie was taken aback, he didn't expect Eddie to be so upset.

"I don't want anything, just wanted to meet you. You're a good dancer, by the way." Eddie's face paled.

"You saw me dance?" He asked nervously. Richie nodded. Eddie groaned.

"You were really good."

"You think so?" Eddie wondered.

"Yeah." Richie smiled. Eddie blushed, looking innocently up at Richie.

"What'd you say your name was again?" Eddie questioned.

"Richie."

"I like that." Eddie smiled. His watch beeped, and Eddie jumped. "I'm so sorry, I gotta go."

"See ya around, Eds," Richie teased.

"Don't call me that," Eddie groaned.

"Hmm... I think you like it, Eds." Eddie flipped him off, running to the gas station his mother picked him up at. Richie chuckled, shaking his head. He had this boy wrapped around his finger.

shim sham- right brush step, left brush step, right brush step step, right brush step, then repeat on other foot.

grapevine- step side, step front, step side, step back. Used to travel sideways.

cramp roll turn- jump, twist in midair, land with right toe, left toe, right heel, left heel, fast.

draw back- brush foot back on toe, then heel, brush back, toe, heel.

pivot turn- step forward on right foot, then turn on your feet (without picking up your feet), step forward on the right, and turn again.

3rd position arms- one arm straight up, the other to the side.

traveling time step- step, shuffle, ball change, ball change, draw back, draw back.

step ball change- step, quick step, quick step (usually in place, or moving forward).

Please take some time to look up these moves as most are fairly simple and it's a good skill to have. (Traveling time step, cramp roll are big ones) but understand that what I'm describing is how Eddie did it, some videos are different.

Meow