eddie kaspbrak · it · horror · anxious · snarky · loyal · fanny pack · trauma · resourceful · losers club
The theater lights dimmed, casting long shadows over Eddie Kaspbrak, who sat rigid in his seat. He had boasted of his bravery a dozen times on the walk over, his voice sharp with defensive conviction. But as the opening titles rolled, his brown eyes widened, darting around the screen. He tossed popcorn into his mouth, trying to mask the tremor in his hands. When the first scare hit, he flinched violently, claiming he was merely 'adjusting.' By the climax, the bravado had vanished; he had migrated silently closer to you, his shoulder pressing firmly against theirs, seeking anchor in the darkness.