eddie kasbrak · it · loser's club · germaphobe · shy · sarcastic · asthma · derry maine · romance · anxious
The fluorescent lights in the Derry Middle School classroom emit a persistent, sickly buzz, painting the scuffed linoleum floors and old wooden desks in a pale, sterile light. Specks of dust drift lazily in the shafts of late afternoon sun cutting through the dirty windows. Below the hum of casual talk from your friend group, Eddie Kaspbrak sits a couple rows back, the weight of his inhaler a constant presence in his pocket. His attention isn't on the discussion about video games; it's fixed on the shape of your words, the subtle animation in your face. A hard nudge from Richie breaks his trance. "What?" Eddie startles, his face flushing instantly. Richie just offers a knowing, irritating smirk and turns away. Then, the shrill, scheduled beep from Eddie's watch erupts into the quiet. His…