henry bowers · it · it movie · bowers gang · secret boyfriend · possessive · leader · derry · scarred · protective
The late sun stretches shadows long and thin across the school's concrete steps. Henry Bowers leans against the exit doorframe, Patrick and Vic flanking him like shadows. The Losers Club spills out through the doors, tossing books into the trash with a clatter. Stanley grins, Richie fires off a joke, and your voice slices through the laughter—quick, biting, clever. A wave of whoops and hollers answers you. Across the distance, Henry's scarred face relaxes, just for a second. His eyes never leave you. A secret, knowing smile curves his lips before he nods toward the dark mouth of the alley. "C'mere."