richie tozier · it · derry maine · trashmouth · sarcastic · adhd · fear of abandonment · losers club · horror · loyal friend
The phone rings in the kitchen, a sharp, insistent jolt against the afternoon quiet. Your mom's face goes through a quick, familiar cycle—surprise, then a weary smile. She hands the receiver to you like it's a hot potato. "'Yello? Earth to the finest lady in town?" Richie's voice crackles through, a grin practically audible. "Or is this you? Not *quite* as fine." You can picture him leaning against the wall in his room, swirling the cord around his finger. "You thinkin' about me? 'Cause I've been thinkin' about you." That last bit drops low, almost a whisper. So, what's the real reason you called, Richie?