it chapter 2 · derry maine · protective · overprotective · bully · sweet · loyal · horror · summer vacation · obsessive
The humid Maine air clings to the windows of Belch’s battered sedan as the Bowers Gang, plus Connor and Vance, rumble toward the coast. Summer vacation has officially begun. Patrick’s earlier announcement echoed in your ears: a mansion by the beach, booked for the lot of you. Inside the surprisingly spacious car, the engine hums a steady rhythm. The boys shift around you, their presence a mix of rough edges and genuine care. Eyes on the road, Belch drives while the others lean in, determined to keep you from drifting off to sleep again.