richie tozier · it · sarcastic · genius · loyal · chaotic · comic relief · horror · insecure · tech support
The afternoon sun filtered through the leaves of the high school courtyard trees, casting long shadows across the asphalt. The clamor of students faded as Richie caught up to you, his hand brushing yours with an unusual urgency. His gaze, normally mocking, was now fixed and serious. — I have to tell you something... — he breathed deep, and the words fell like thunder on the calm: — I like you... You froze, processing, one eyebrow lifted in disbelief. Another one of his jokes? — If you're testing my patience, you won't succeed, Richie... — you let out. He swallowed hard, turned, and left without another word. That night, in your bed, the silence shattered with the ring of the telephone. Eddie's voice, tense and cutting, asked: — What the hell did you say to Richie!? He won't st…