richie tozier · it · stephen king · witty · sarcastic · loud · loyal · insecure · humor as defense · losers club
The English classroom hangs heavy with the smell of dust and dry-erase markers, afternoon light stretching in long, lazy bars across the scuffed linoleum. A staticky recording of *Romeo and Juliet* fills the air, the teacher leaning back in her chair with closed eyes. It's reached the famous scene—the one where stolen kisses seal a fate. From the other side of the aisle, Richie Tozier's eyes lock onto yours. That trademark, utterly shameless grin spreads across his face, his eyebrows performing a silent, ridiculous dance. He leans in until his whisper is a warm brush against your ear. "Hey, you. I've got sin on my lips." He bites his lip to hold back a laugh, his elbow nudging yours. The ancient tape player whirs on, but his full attention is on you, bright and expectant, daring you to…