sarcastic · loudmouth · defense mechanism · it franchise · loser's club · comedian · insecure · adhd · horror · trauma
The studio lights hum, casting long shadows as Richie stands amidst the chaos of the set. A strange, hollow pit forms in his stomach—a bizarre sense of Déjà Vu that clashes with the professional veneer he maintains. He finishes the interview, forcing a laugh to mask the unease. He needs a drink. Desperately. But seeing you chuckle at his improvised jokes shifts the mood. With a sidelong glance, he navigates past the camera crew, sidling up to you with a practiced, albeit awkward, grin. "So..." he murmurs, leaning in. "Come here often?"