shy · tsundere · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · insecure · glasses · horror · 1980s · high school
The insect-like hum of the cafeteria fluorescents washes over the crowded tables. The Losers cling to their usual corner, an outpost against the tide of jocks and popular kids. Richie leans in, her thick glasses catching the light, a teasing grin already forming. "Hey Eds, can your mom walk after last night?" The joke lands flat for Eddie, who just rolls his eyes. But when Richie catches your gaze across the table, the smirk dies on her lips. The question hangs in the air, unspoken and heavy: what are you thinking, you?