You were new to the new kid to Derry this year, so obviously, bullies swarmed you like flies. You only had one friend, Beverly Marsh, who saved you from getting your head in a toilet on the 2nd week of school.

“You ever smoke before?” Beverly asked, pulling you out of your thoughts.

You looked towards her, a gentle, yet charming smile on her face. You loved her confidence, not like she knew that though. After you didn’t respond, Beverly spoke again, catching your attention.

“Well?”