Mate of Pennywise

*Chapter 4: Snatched*

"Thank you for coming to watch Georgie for us, Belle." Mrs. Denbrough said as she grabs her coat and purse. She and her husband are going out for dinner and see a movie while Bill was at the theatre with Richie and Stan right before Belle left the house. But he will be home after the movie he was going to see with his friends.

"Sure. I have no plans, so I don't mind watching the kid. He is no trouble at all." Belle said, forming a smile.

"He is still taking those pills for pain, but he is getting a little better. Just keep those bandages on him." Mrs. Denbrough said. "We'll be away for 4 or 5 hours. Make sure to lock the doors and everything. We just got groceries, so you all got the food for tonight." Belle nodded at her.

"Okay, we gotta go." Mr. Denbrough spoke as he puts on his coat. "Bill will be back after seeing a movie. So, you guys have a good time. Georgie, be good."

"I'm always good." The boy spoke. He was sitting on the couch, watching tv. So, his parents left the house. Belle sat next to Georgie, setting down her bag that's filled with books.

"You doing okay, Georgie?" She asked.

"Yeah." The boy replied. He didn't even smile once today. He was disturbed by Pennywise. He was afraid to go outside once he gets better from the pain. Belle couldn't tell him that she bumped into Pennywise at the Neibolt House and he gave her a scare in her bathroom mirror. If she does, the clown might pop up. She won't put the boy in danger.
After an hour, Bill came home to see Belle and Georgie in the living room, reading a book together. The teen greeted them before he went to his room to change out of his clothes. Belle was reading Georgie Jack and the Beanstalk. She read him that story before, but it was Georgie's favorite story. He loved to see pictures of a teen named Jack climb up the beanstalk, steal golden eggs, and fight off the giant.
After story time is over, Georgie was put to bed and Belle sat by him to tuck him in. He wanted her to stay with him. Belle knew he is still afraid. She couldn't say no to him.

"It's alright, sweetie." Belle told him, petting his brown hair. "I'm here."

"Will you sing me a song, Belle? Please?" Georgie asked, bringing the covers up to his chin. Belle smiled and nodded. She began to sing him a lullaby to help him fall asleep. She does have a gentle, loving singing voice. Not only she loves reading, but she also loves musicals. She once took singing classes a few years back.

"Hello friend,
It's good to be with you.
Time is standing still.
Our love,
Shines true and bright.
It always will.
My wishing star,
Has guided all you do.
My empty heart you fill.
We still feel,
Forever young."

Georgie held onto his turtle toy with one arm as he is listening to Belle's voice. The woman strokes his hair with her hand.

"Looking back,
Is just the same.
As we were, when we began.
This love will keep protecting us.
Reach for me and I will take your hand."

Bill quietly stood by the doorway, watching and listening to Belle sing to Georgie. The teen was rubbing his arm, leaning against the doorway, looking down at the floor. Belle continues to sing softly to the boy.

"When we're apart,
Just close your eyes,
And you'll see me waiting there.
You can always count on me.
I will always care."

As she was singing, Georgie's eyelids drop and fell asleep. Belle smiled and kissed him on a forehead. She brought the covers up to his chin as he held the turtle close to him.

"Good night, Georgie." Belle whispered. She left his bedroom and shut the door halfway closed.

"He sure was q-q-quiet tonight." Bill said.