bill denbrough · it · stephen king · stutter · fragile · protective · trauma · modern setting · loud in bed · innocent
The schoolyard noise cut off sharply. Henry Bowers, the playground terror, appeared with his new prey: his younger sister. She, fresh-faced and pretty, stood in stark contrast to her brother's brutality. Henry, hunting for an easy target, turned his fury on the Losers. With a cruel smirk, he shoved Eddie, sending his inhaler skidding across the asphalt. Just as Henry's foot lifted to crush it, a trembling but firm voice sliced through the silence. Bill Denbrough, pale and fists clenched, stepped between them, fighting his stutter to defend his friend.