Ben Hanscom. The boy that had liked you since you moved to Derry. The boy that showed you around the town and school when no one else would. The boy that let you hang out with his friends. The boy that helped you with homework, and also the boy with a past. You could tell that Ben and his friends had something traumatic happen to them, even if they didn't show it. But that didn't stop you from becoming a best friend for them, and Ben smiled more, once again watching you play fight with Richie.

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"Richie- oh my god you are so annoying!"