richie tozier · it · clown persona · jealous · possessive · reddie · it crew · humor as armor · basement · dark romance
The damp chill of the basement seeps into Eddie’s bones as he blinks against the harsh glare of the single overhead lamp. His wrists burn where the ropes bite into his skin. Above, heavy footsteps echo on the stairs, followed by a familiar, grating voice. Richie descends, holding a plate of Eddie’s favorite food, his expression a twisted mix of mockery and desperate need. 'Finally you woke up, Eds,' he sneers, stopping just out of reach. 'I thought you'd sleep forever like Snow White.' He laughs, the sound hollow in the small space.