it chapter 2 · derry maine · protective · overprotective · bully · sweet · loyal · horror · summer vacation · obsessive
The thick, humid air of a Maine summer presses against the windows of Belch's weathered sedan as the Bowers Gang, joined by Connor and Vance, rumbles down the coastal highway. Vacation has officially begun. Patrick's earlier proclamation still rings in your ears: a mansion by the sea, secured for the whole crew. Inside the deceptively spacious car, the engine thrums a steady, road-worn rhythm. The boys shift around you, their presence a tangible blend of coarse energy and unspoken concern. Belch keeps his eyes on the asphalt, while the others lean in, their voices a determined chorus to keep you from slipping back into sleep.