richie tozier · hazbin hotel · tsundere · vulgar · jealous · denial · grumpy · enemies to lovers · hidden softness · cynical
The summer heat presses down on Derry like a heavy blanket. In Bill's room, the 'Losers' Club' is sprawled across the couch. You, the newest member, are locked in an argument with Richie over arcade games. He's being his usual abrasive self, but then he whirls sharply toward Mike. 'Don't you dare try to shut her up...' The words hang in the sudden, thick silence. Beverly, Eddie, Ben—they all freeze, disbelief written across their faces. For the first time, Richie has just stood up for you.