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[7] separate ways

Arizona bit her nails nervously, trying to cope with the overwhelming fear of what could happen to her friends. She hadn't done it since she was younger, but she couldn't help it. Arizona didn't stop until she felt a hand tap her shoulder, a hand belonging to the red-haired girl who originally hated Arizona's guts.

"Can we talk?" Beverly asked, and Arizona turned to follow her. They didn't have many places of privacy to talk, so the two sat in a corner of the front yard.

"Um, thank you for attempting to save me," Beverly started, peaking Arizona's interest in what the girl had to say.

"I know I haven't been the nicest to you, and you didn't have to do that. I can't figure out why, but thank you," she continued.

"Well, Losers gotta stick together. Also, you're the only other female in the group, so we especially have to have each other's back," Arizona smiled.

Beverly sighed and said, "I think I just hated you because you chose to be Henry's friend even though you knew he was a terrible guy. I thought you were better than that, but you chose him every time. Sorry for all that."

"He was all I had, the only constant thing in my fucked up life. I just couldn't seem to let go of that. It sounds stupid, but I needed him to feel normal. I'm sorry about how he treated you, I just didn't want to lose him," Arizona apologized and Beverly just hugged her. Arizona was a little shocked, but she hugged the girl back, thankful Beverly was finally accepting her as a friend.

"I know what it's like to have a fucked up home life, so you aren't alone in any of this, I promise." the redhead assured. Arizona thanked her quietly and the two began another conversation about something random until an earsplitting shriek sounded throughout the yard. The group all looked at each other in a panic before rushing inside the terrifying house.

As they approached the source of the screaming, which they soon recognized to be none other than Eddie Kaspbrak, they heard It's blood-chilling voice speaking.

"It was real enough for Georgie," It taunted before laughing a horrific laugh. Beverly picks up something off of the floor, a weapon, Arizona gathers.

When they ran into the room not even a moment later, It was charging at Richie and Eddie, and that's when Beverly stabbed It in the head.

"Nice," Arizona breathed.

It began to whine in pain, and the two girls, along with Richie an Bill, ran to Eddie as Mike, Ben, and Stan stood in the doorway. The screams of the Losers began to overlap as everyone became alarmed at the fact that they didn't have a plan. Arizona watched as It froze at the end of the room, before turning around and revealing It's mangled face.

"No no no, I don't want to fucking die!" Arizona cried.

It stepped towards them slowly before jumping at the terrified kids, causing all of them to scream and leap backwards. It laughed at their fear, before turning and slicing Ben's stomach.

"Ben!" Arizona yells, hoping it wasn't too deep.

The Losers continued to yell at one another, hoping someone would do something, anything, to make this madness stop. Arizona fell against the wall, sobs racking her entire body. She tried to stop it, but she just couldn't control it. Mike watched, helpless, as the girl sat terrified against the wall.

All of a sudden, It took one final look at them before retreating down the hallway, out of sight.

"Don't let him get away," Bill said, making his way to the doorway.

"Bill, you cannot chase It, help us," Arizona pleaded, but the boy ignored her pleas and continued to chase It. He came back a few moments later with a look of accomplishment on his face.