Disclaimer: Before anything else, I want my dear friends/readers to know that Pennywise from this fanfic is based on the new IT movie. But! For some, they might notice that I changed a lot. That's because my Pennywise is based on my own theories, my own version of Pennywise, even while keeping him in character. So, for that, I apologize in advance for some readers who think 'oh that wasnt in the book' or 'oh thats not how it works.'
So yeah, Pennywise in this fic is my version. Nevertheless, hope you guys still love it :( I only write this because I want my fellow psycho romantics' fantasy to be satisfied. Lol so keep those reviews coming! Have suggestions? Comments? Anything? Let me know.
Also, yes I changed the title from "Penny for your heart" into "My dancing clown"
Love you all,
Crista
Alissa stands in front of the restaurant and looks over the empty street. There's no one to be found. She starts to wonder if she saw the clown or if she was just imagining things now...or if she was just missing the clown.
She walks to the other side and sees an alley between the buildings and there she sees the floating red balloon. She wasn't imagining it, It's here, she thought as she slowly walks into the alley to approach the balloon. She prepares herself.
Suddenly, Alissa starts to wonder in her head. She questions her future: what's gonna happen now? She's always declined to help Pennywise through the summer to find children to kill. And now, Summer's finally over. Tomorrow, she heads to college. Pennywise ditched her five days ago after the little violent incident.
Maybe he's come back to say goodbye? Or maybe, he's come back to hurt her finally. Let her bleed out to die.
Alissa reaches her hand out to take the balloon but then Paul stands by the restaurant's backdoor, "Hey."
She quickly turns around, "Oh my God," she shouts,
"What are you doing out here alone?" He asks calmly,
Alissa glances back and notices the balloon's disappeared, "I-I-" She decides not to say a word, thinking it would make her sound stupid, "I don't know-" she gives up and just starts walking away,
"Hey, hold on, Miss!" Paul stops her, "Hold on."
Alissa turns around,
"You alright? I noticed you kept walking away from your table."
Alissa shakes her head absentmindedly,
"Sorry, I know it isn't my business." Paul realizes, "But you're too pretty to be sad."
She pauses, just looking at the tall guy. What the hell, she thought. Summer's over, and the clown will be gone. Next thing you know, she'll be laughing at this or she'll be dead. Either way, this night, is her only chance to tell someone.
"I'm scared." She mutters,
Paul furrows his eyebrows, "Of what?"
"Of disappointing my parents. I couldn't stay another minute in there without feeling like I'm not good enough."
The waiter nods in response. She sneers, "Sorry, since you asked, I might as well just let it all out, you know?"
He nods. Alissa fixes her jacket, covering her curves inside her dress and sits by the stairs, "I'm going to college tomorrow. Or should I say..." she glances at her wristwatch and notices it's 11:55 PM. "...in a few hours."
Paul observes her speak,
"And I'm honestly getting the jitters. But I'm confident, but now that I think about it, I'm kinda nervous."
"Nervous? You'll be fine." Paul says,
"I hope so. Or else, I'll be disappointing them."
"So you went out here to run away?"
Alissa pauses to look at him first, then she lets it all out, "No." she looks down at her feet, "I went out here because I saw something."
"What?"
"You won't believe me." She glances at Paul, shaking her head.
"Try me."
Alissa nods, "This summer was probably the best thing that's ever happened to me. Or...ever will happen to me." She looks away and at the same spot where the balloon was floating, "I met someone." Alissa heard her own voice and tried not to cringe at the sound of it. He probably thinks it's love shit, but it's not, she thought. But it's better that way.
"And?" Paul starts, "Was it love at first sight?"
"More of 'I hated him so much and was probably confused most of the time' sight." Alissa chuckles as she glances at Paul, then she looks away again. She feels Paul walk over to her and sit near her,
"But...we went through a lot of fucked up situations. Honestly, I'm not even sure why I'm talking about him this way. If only you knew, my summer was so complicated and fucked up."
"So you must be happy you're going back to reality again?" Paul's voice sounds a little cold, but Alissa ignores this,
"Honestly..." she looks down at her feet, "Not really. I don't know why but like I said, it's probably the most interesting thing that's ever happened to me. I hate him, yes. I mean who wouldn't? He wanted me to kill someone. And I know, you're shocked, who would ask you to kill anyone? Well he did. That's because he's not from around here. But...to be really honest..."
An owl could be heard oohing from afar. The clock strikes 11:59 PM.
Alissa takes a deep breath, "I liked his company." She shakes her head and covers her face, "Holy fuck, that sounds so wrong. So, so wrong. I was so close. So close to agreeing to what he wanted but I just couldn't give it. I wasn't sure, but I would have. But it's stupid, you know. I have the conscience of a human being, okay?" Alissa glances at Paul's who's not looking at her, he's sitting near her, quiet. She thinks he's listening,
"I know, I sound crazy. I didn't do it. I was but I didn't. I won't do it."
Suddenly, Alissa's digital wristwatch starts alarming her. Paul snaps his head back, looking away from Alissa as she glances at him. "Oh no, I have to leave." She suddenly stands up, "My mom must be looking for me."
Paul glances at her, confused and dumbfounded, "It was nice meeting you...Paul." She walks backwards and hears her phone ring. Alissa shows Paul her phone and she answers it, "Hey mom...yeah, I'm here." She glances back as she runs back to the front of the restaurant, leaving Paul in the alley.
Paul stands in the middle of the alley alone. And in one blow of gust of the cold breeze, a tall, clown wearing a vintage Victorian jest suit stands where Paul was standing. It's eyes are glowing, staring at where Alissa was just walking at.