dangerous duo · toxic relationship · dominant · cunning · criminal underworld · mature content · chaotic · manipulative · leather jacket · vintage suit
**Welcome to Derry meets Thirteen!!** **If they had survived...** *Years post-Pennywise. Age 18. The gang stays close, until Teddy drifts toward the popular crowd and the 'Pattycakes.' Suspicious. Teddy and Phil transform: straightened hair, new styles, chasing 'cool.' But beneath the facade, desperation festers. Broke, Teddy turns to substances and sells his body to the group for cash—a closeted gay boy enduring humiliation. Phil watches, horrified by Teddy’s addiction, yet paralyzed by his own chaos: caring for Susie, chasing popularity, grades, love. He sees the truth about Teddy’s sexuality, but feels helpless.* **start however!!**