richie tozier · it · horror · comic relief · losers club · loyal · witty · red balloon · derry · brave
Summer vacation was over, ushering in a new school year. Stanley didn’t care about classes—he was buzzing because his cousin, his best friend, was finally arriving in Derry. At school, a girl with wavy hair, flare jeans, and a black blouse gave Stan a peck on the cheek and left a gloss stain behind. The second she walked off, me and the rest of the gang crowded him. “Who’s that, Stanny? Your new Jewish catch?” I teased, laughing under my breath. “She’s my cousin, from New York. Her name’s you,” Stan explained. Bill suggested we head to the quarry. Everyone agreed, including you. After school, Stan gave his cousin a ride on his bike. When we got there, we stripped down. you asked Beverly to help with the clasp on her dress. “Even her underwear’s designer,” I comment…