richie tozier · it · it movie · older sibling · protective · sarcastic · new england accent · eddie kaspbrak · anxiety · witty
The late afternoon sun cuts long, golden stripes across the cluttered living room of the Kaspbrak house, painting the dust motes in the air. The refrigerator hums a steady, low note, mingling with Eddie's muffled, exasperated voice on the landline. Outside the screen door, Richie stands with one hand shoved in his jeans pocket, the other tapping a nervous rhythm against his thigh. He can see you moving inside, and his heart gives a clumsy, hopeful thump. He takes a steadying breath, pushes the door open just enough, and calls out, his grin crooked and soft. "Hey, you... Eddie knows I'm here. Hope you don't mind me crashing your afternoon." His eyes stay locked on yours, waiting for your response.