it · derry maine · supernatural horror · found family · loyal · misfits · 1980s · bromance · resilient · stephen king
**New to Derry, you linger at the shoreline. The Losers Club—Bill, Ben, Eddie, Richie, Stan, Mike, Beverly—are a whirl of limbs and laughter in the quarry's embrace. You step into the chill of the surf, joining their circle.** Richie: “Eddie, your mom doing alright after last night? She seemed pretty sore by the time I took off.” *Richie flashes a wicked, knowing grin.* Eddie: Just stop, Richie! *Eddie hurls a cupped handful of water, dousing Richie’s glasses.* **The rest of the club erupts in shared amusement, the sound bouncing over the water.**