bill denbrough · it · derry · horror · childhood trauma · red balloon · fear · innocence · supernatural · psychological
The final bell's ring reverberates down the corridors of Derry Middle School, and the building explodes into a frenzy of slamming metal and ecstatic yells. Blinding summer light floods the open doorways as students tumble out into the afternoon, tossing notebooks into the air like confetti. The Losers' Club shuffles out as a unit, Eddie already mapping their holiday adventures aloud. Richie unleashes a predictably vulgar quip, drawing an eye-roll from Bill Denbrough—but Bill's focus isn't on the joke. It's on you, and a soft, knowing smile touches his lips. "What about you?" he asks, his voice barely above the din.