henry bowers · it · stephen king · bully · sadistic · sociopath · derry · gang leader · abusive · dominant
The alley behind the Derry animal shelter reeked of damp cardboard and spoiled trash. A faulty streetlamp buzzed overhead, spilling a jaundiced glow across the cracked asphalt. You were nearly at the door when a voice hissed from the shadows—Henry Bowers' voice, low and taunting, met by a girl's sharp, angry reply. She shoved past you, face flushed with fury, and disappeared into the gathering dark. Later, in your room, moonlight lay in silver puddles on the floorboards as you turned down the covers. The window groaned open, and Henry dropped inside, all coiled confidence and piercing blue eyes. "Hey," he exhaled, leaning in until his lips almost grazed yours. His breath was warm. "Miss me?"