IT: Chapter I - It Begins

Not everything is true

Meg's Pov
Today was the last day of school before summer break would begin. I was so happy about it. This year, I would be staying at Bill's because my parents wanted to fly to England and I asked if I could stay here. Surprisingly, they had said yes, if I stayed at one of my friends over that time. My friends were special and I was the only girl in the group. There were a lot of rumors about me and the boys but we didn't listen to those because we knew the truth. We were called the Losers Club and it was kind of true which sucked a little. But we had each other and that mattered, right? Anyways, the bell finally rang and I started to pack my things.,,Vacation!",I thought with a smile and left the classroom.

,,Hey, Meg.",I heard and turned my head around. There were the boys. Bill, Richie and Eddie. They all walked out of the same classroom and Stan out of a different one.,,Hey wait up guys.",Stan called, running up to us.,,Hey, Stan, what happens at the Bar Mitzvah, anyways?",Bill asked looking at Stan. I rolled my eyes. Why were they talking about this again?,,Ed says they slice the tip of your d-d-dick off.",he added stuttering.,,Yeah, and I think the rabbi's gonna pull down your pants, turn to the crowd and says: Where's the beef?",Richie joked while we were walking through the halls. We all chuckled at that, except for Stan.,,At the Bar Mitzvah, I read from the Torah, and then I make a speech and suddenly, I become a man.",Stan explained and I nodded, listening.,,I could think of funnier ways to become a man.",Richie said and I looked at him.,,You mean "more fun"?",I inquired using air quotations. The others laughed a little.,,Very funny, Harrison.",Richie replied. We walked past the Bowers Gang who looked after us. A shiver ran down my spine. These guys gave me the creeps! They bullied my friends and I for fun!,,Guys, I'll meet you outside.",I told them and headed to the girls bathroom after they had giving me a reply.

When I was in the girls bathroom, I looked up and my eyes widened.,,Shit.",I mumbled and walked into the farthest toilet stall which was from the door. Gretta's friends were here doing whatever and I knew that something was about to happen. Gretta was my biggest enemy and she was, sometimes, even worse than the Bowers Gang. I locked the door behind me and hoped that she didn't see me.,,Are you in there by yourself, Bever-ly?",Gretta asked, after she had kicked the door to another toilet stall.,,Or do you have half the guys in the school with you, huh, slut?",she continued. What was her problem? It was none of Gretta's business anyways! I didn't know Beverly Marsh that well but there were a lot of rumors going around regarding her. Did I think that they were true? Not all of them. Maybe a few. But that wasn't important at the moment!,,Just keep quiet. Maybe she'll leave.",I thought to myself and waited.,,I know you're in there, little shit. I can smell you. No wonder you don't have any friends.",Gretta added. She really wasn't giving up, was she?,,Which is it Gretta? Am I a slut or a little shit? Make up your mind.",Beverly asked rather like she didn't really care.,,You're trash. We just wanted to remind you.",Gretta meant and her friends started laughing. What was going on? They continued to laugh and the next thing I heard was water and other things hitting the ground. And it smelled horribly. I waited until Gretta and her friends were gone before I stepped out of the stall. That was also when I saw Beverly.

,,Are you ok?",I asked her and walked over to her.,,Yeah, I'm fine. She has done worse things.",Beverly answered. I nodded a little.,,I'm Megan by the way.",I said to her, holding out my hand.,,I know. You sit two rows behind me in Chemistry.",she meant and shook my hand. I smiled a little and opened my mouth to say something when Henry Bowers sister walked into the bathroom.,,Sorry, don't let me interrupt you.",she meant and went to the sink. I hated her, everyone did. Why? Because of her reputation and of who her brother was.,,No insult? That's new, Bowers.",I told her and saw her tense up.,,Megan.",Beverly spoke up, probably to stop me but I didn't look at her. My eyes were fixed on the younger Bowers. She turned around and looked at me with that fake hurt expression she always showed people.,,You know, not everything people say is true.",was all she said before walking out of the bathroom. I shook my head and turned my attention back to Beverly.,,Sorry about that. But I have to go now. Maybe we'll see each other some time.",I suggested with a small smile. She nodded slowly and I headed outside. The boys were probably waiting for me.

Once I was outside, the first thing I did, was throwing away my stuff. Where? In the trash of course! Then, I saw the boys standing at the bikes. I jogged over to them.,,Why do you look like shit guys?",I inquired with a small laugh as I grabbed my bike.,,Bowers again.",was all Eddie said and my face fell. That bastard!,,Sorry that it took so long.",I apologized.,,D-d-don't apologize. W-w-when are y-you comin'?",Bill said, turning to me.,,I don't know. My parents are probably going to call yours before they drop me off.",I told him. Bill nodded and then all of us got on our bikes and rode off. After a while, we all went our different ways.

Back at home
,,Mom! Dad. I'm home.",I called when I had entered the house.,,Megan, Sweetie. Have you packed everything?",my mother asked me as I walked into the living room.,,Not quite. I need to pack a few things more. But not much, promise.",I told her. She nodded.,,Your father will be here in 15 minutes, if you're not ready then, you'll leave with what you got packed. Understood?",she explained. I nodded and ran upstairs to pack the rest. Was I happy that I didn't have to go with my parents? Hell yes! Don't get me wrong, I loved them but we always flew to place I had already seen. So, this time staying here with my friends? It would be awesome! I could already tell. We would do so much and have a lot of fun. Of course, we would watch out for the Bowers sibling and their friends. But other than that, everything would be fine.

About 10 minutes later, I had packed everything and headed downstairs.,,Mom? Can I put my bag in the trunk? Along with my bike?",I inquired when I saw her.,,Of course you can. Here let me help you.",she replied and we walked outside. But I knew something was off about me since I got home. Thalia Bowers voice still rang in my head with what she had said.,,You know, not everything people say is true... Was he right? Get that out of your head! She is and always will be Henry's sister!",I thought to myself and sat down on the front porch to wait for my father...