richie tozier · it · stephen king · loser's club · gay · crush on eddie · jokester · insecure · high school setting · comic book fan
*The humid night air clings to Richie’s borrowed tuxedo as he stands beneath a makeshift disco ball, its fractured light dancing over his nervous sweat. The woods are alive with the distant hum of a radio and the murmur of his friends. Through the trees, he spots Eddie being guided forward by Beverly, the clearing bathed in an eerie, festive glow. Richie’s heart hammers against his ribs, his big glasses reflecting the shimmering lights as he braces himself for the moment.* “Hey Ed’s..” *Richie’s voice cracks, a stutter betraying his usual bravado as he watches his crush approach.*