In A Different Light

The Thrift Store

The final bell rang at the Derry middle school, signaling that it was time for summer to begin.

Joan walked out of her last period and squeezed past other students so she could get to her friends; the Losers.

Beverly grabbed her bookbag and walked out of her last period class. She walked to her locker and got all of her stuff out then put it all in her bookbag and walked to the exit of her school. She got outside and waited for the rest of her friends to get out.

Richie pushed through the crowded door and walked into the even more crowded hallway. He walked next to Bill and Eddie, rambling on about God knows what. He made sure to slide in a couple of dick jokes here and there that somehow went with what he was talking about.

Bill walked with Eddie and Richie down the hall after the bell rang and occasionally looked at Richie so he would know he was listening, even though Richie probably didn't care who was listening. As long as he could keep talking and making his inappropriate jokes.

Eddie walked aside Bill and Richie, only listening a couple of times so his innocent ears wouldn’t hear the vulgar jokes Richie was making.

Joan started walking with the group and rolled her eyes when she heard the joke. "Jesus, Rich. Could you try to make a joke that's not so vulgar?"

“I can’t help it, it’s in my blood.” Richie smirked slightly at Joan, doing a little hand gesture as he spoke.

They finally walked out of the school building, fresh air hitting them as they did.

“Thank fuck.” Richie said, taking in a deep breath as kids continued to pile out of the school.

Beverly walked towards the rest of them when they walked outside. “Finally, you guys are out now.” She said, looking at them.

Bill walked with the group outside of the school and waved at Beverly when she walked up to them. "H-hey, Beverly."

Bowers walked up to the group of friends and said, ''Look, it's the Nerd Patrol!''
Bowers then started picking on Bill and tripping him.

Joan went to Bill's side and helped him up. "What do you want, Bowers?"

For some reason, Eddie thought that opening his mouth would help. “Yeah! Leave us alone, Bowers!"

"T-thanks, Joan." Bill said to Joan. Bill got up and turned around to face Henry.

Beverly looked at Bowers. “Aren’t you supposed to be sucking Patrick’s dick and not bothering us?”

Bowers shoved Beverly to the ground.

As a result of Henry shoving Beverly, she falls on Eddie.

“What the-“ Eddie was cut off by a flying redhead being shoved into him.

Bill went over to Beverly and shoved Henry out of his way, then pulled Beverly back to her feet. "You okay?"

“Yeah, I’m fine. But it was worth it.” Beverly said to Bill.

Beverly helped Eddie up. “Sorry about that, Eddie.”

“It’s fine.“ Eddie replied.

“Thanks for helping me up, Bill.”
Beverly smiled at him.

Bill looked at Beverly as she spoke and gave her a small smile.

Joan glared at Bowers.
"What the hell is wrong with you?"

Bowers walked away once he noticed the cops.

Richie stepped towards Eddie.
“You okay?” Richie asked, looking at Eddie with a kind of concerned expression.