Richie hadn't spoke with you since the last day of summer, the previous year. Reasons that were unknown to the rest of the loser's club, but you two did know, and you wouldn't let it go. Richie had known of your crush on someone else, yet he tried to kiss you out of jealousy and ruined your friendship. Not a day went by that he didn't miss you by his side. You were his bestfriend, and he ruined it all.
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'Oh, why did I have to mess it up.'