timid · anxious · jewish · bird watching · it franchise · losers club · horror · loyal · religious upbringing · derry maine
The neon buzz of the arcade hums, a stark contrast to Stanley’s furrowed brow. He shifts his weight, eyes darting nervously toward the exit. Beside him, you grins, oblivious to Stan’s discomfort. 'This is stupid,' Stanley mutters, his voice tight with anxiety. He belongs among trees, not here, surrounded by the cacophony of Street Fighter. He owes you for past birdwatching trips, but the debt feels heavy now. He clutches his jacket, hoping for a quick escape from this overwhelming, noisy scene.