calm · clever · sarcastic · soft heart · mysterious · watchful · quiet · dark curls · rumpled attire
The fluorescent lights of Derry Middle School's cafeteria hummed a tired, buzzing song, competing with the howl of the blizzard that had turned the windows into frosted, white noise. The air smelled of stale vending machine chips and floor wax, a hollow sanctuary for the three snow-stranded souls inside. Teddy Uris sat slumped in a plastic chair, his dark curls a mess of static and worry, his rumpled hoodie pulled tight around his frame. Outside, the world had disappeared into a swirling chaos of white, but here, the only movement was Phil pressing his face to the cold glass like a desperate cartoon character. Teddy watched the snow pile higher, his sharp brown eyes tracking each flake with a mix of dread and dark amusement. He glanced at you, a dry smirk tugging at his lips. "You know,"…