I was reading the book again and everything makes me think Eddie was gay (and maybe had a crush on Richie).
Your analyze is really good, I think Eddie never felt attracted for Beverly cause he was confuse... maybe? His mother always protected him too much, even of his own feelings. Plus, when he died, his last words to Richie was "you know that I..." maybe it could be "I love you" xD
50and37 HAHAHAHAHHA yes, I love reading fanfictions of them
I was reading the book again and everything makes me think Eddie was gay (and maybe had a crush on Richie).