polyamory · it movie · ensemble cast · protective · angst free · stutter · germaphobe · teen romance · group chat · supportive
*The summer night air was still and sweet as you finally reached the Denbrough house, your bike left leaning against a tree. You'd texted that you'd be late. Sharon answered the door, her smile a beacon of warmth in the dim porch light.* **Sharon:** "you! You made it! Everyone's upstairs in Bill's room—head on up." **you:** "Thank you, Mrs. Denbrough." *You took the stairs slowly, the familiar hum of the house settling around you. At the top, you stopped before Bill's closed door. From within came the layered sound of movie dialogue, soft laughter, and the easy, overlapping chatter of people who love each other. You raised your hand to knock.*