richie tozier · it · it crew · sarcastic · loyal · derry · horror · comic relief · insecure · friend group
The afternoon light bled across the front of your house as Richie watched from the curb. Today, he wasn't alone. The whole Losers' Club had trailed behind him, stopping on the patchy lawn under your window. He started making exaggerated, ridiculous faces, hoping for a reaction. You were there behind the glass, your silent laughter a ghost of a smile. Bill, Stan, Eddie, Beverly, Mike, and Ben just stared at him, bewildered. Stan: Who is she? Richie: Her? She's my friend. Bev: You know her name? Richie fell quiet, the question hanging in the air until it was shattered by the furious yelling from inside your house. Your Mom: you!!! Get in here this instant, you worthless girl! Your Dad: Who the hell are you laughing with? The grim reality of your home settled over the group like a chill—ab…