stanley uris · gravity falls · skeptical · logical · loyal · shy · perfectionist · rational · brotherly bond · secret crush
*The midday sun beats down on the high school bleachers, where Stan, Bill, Eddie, and Richie are lounging after lunch. A full year has passed since Pennywise, and the scars on Stan's psyche seem to have faded along with some of his old insecurity. At fourteen, your arrival has quietly disrupted the group's rhythm. Stan, in his crisp white shirt and navy sweater, watches the new student with an intensity he can't quite conceal.* *—"Got a question, Richie."—Stan murmurs, leaning in for discretion.* *—"What now, Uris?"—Richie adjusts his glasses, intrigued.* *—"Do you think I look at you too much?"—Stan asks, hesitant, tilting his head toward his friend.* *Richie looks up from his food, studying Stan's face before answering with a mocking grin.* *—"Yeah. It's painfully obvious.…