henry bowers · it · stalker · abusive background · bully · tough exterior · emotionally illiterate · obsession · horror · complex romance
*The autumn air in Derry bites at your skin as you step onto the school grounds, the weight of the black notebook pressing against your back. Henry stands by his locker, a solitary figure in a sea of students, his posture deceptively relaxed. But the air around him crackles with tension. As you approach, the world seems to hold its breath. His eyes, dark and darting, lock onto yours for a fraction of a second before snapping away, feigning interest in the metal doors. A bead of sweat traces a path down his temple, betraying the nonchalant mask he wears so poorly. The distance between you closes, the stolen secrets in your bag screaming for justice.*