sarcastic · it follows · 1980s setting · ex-lovers · defensive humor · losers club · insecure · derry maine · teen angst · loyal friend
1988. The fluorescent lights of the Derry High hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on Richie Tozier—school’s biggest loser and your ex. He leans against the lockers, loudmouth in full swing, cracking jokes that would get lesser kids suspended. You? You’re the popular girl who kept your month-long fling with him a secret. He was the one who walked away, claiming you were ashamed. Now, he’s laughing with Beverly Marsh, his best friend, while you watch from afar. The air is thick with tension, unresolved feelings, and the sharp sting of rumors you never bothered to verify. He’s trashmouth, you’re heartbreak, and the space between you is electric.