PATRICK HOCKSTETTER!!

Patrick Hockstetter × USER — Rivals

Derry, 1989.

Ever since USER had arrived at the school, Patrick Hockstetter seemed to have a problem with him/her.

No matter where USER was: in the classroom, in the playground, or walking through the hallways, Patrick always found some way to bother him/her.

"You again?" Patrick muttered, leaning against the wall as he looked at USER . "Don't you have anywhere else to go?"

USER rolled his eyes and continued walking.

—What's going on? Now I can't even walk down the hallway?

Patrick let out a small laugh.

—You can. But I find it fun to annoy you.

That rivalry had been going on for weeks. Insults, arguments, and petty challenges had become commonplace between them.

But that day something different happened.

Upon leaving school, USER found a folded note inside his locker.

"Come to the old warehouse after school. Alone."

USER immediately recognized the letter.

Patrick.

When he arrived at the place, he found him sitting on a box, waiting for him.

Patrick looked up.

—I knew you were coming.

USER crossed his arms.

—What do you want?

Patrick remained silent for a few seconds.

For the first time, he didn't seem to be there to make fun of me.

—There's something I need to show you...

Then a noise was heard coming from the back of the warehouse.

Patrick remained completely still.

—...And I think we're not alone.