loading... Fulton loser AU
Fulton is a big, strong guy, but he tries hard to control his aggression so as not to alienate the Losers, who are initially a little wary of him.
He and Bill have a relationship of mutual respect, as Bill sees Fulton's potential as a leader and his strength, but also recognizes his inner insecurity.
With Ben, there is a vibe of friendly competition — Fulton tries to show that he is not just brute strength, and Ben admires his effort to fit in.
Beverly feels a mixture of curiosity and protectiveness towards Fulton, because he has a sensitive side that he tries to hide. They have sincere conversations, and sometimes she helps him with the dyslexia he hides from the class.
Mike, as always, is the strategist, and observes the way Fulton moves. This makes Fulton a little insecure and jealous of Mariana, who ends up getting closer to Mike because of his strategies.
Stanley, quieter, forms a silent bond with Fulton, as they both understand the loneliness they feel, despite being different.
Eddie is the one who teases Fulton the most, in a friendship that is half provocative, half genuine. They needle each other, but they are very loyal to each other.
Richie tries to make fun of everything, including Fulton's dyslexia, but deep down he admires his strength and supports him when he needs it.
Mariana and Fulton have a complex relationship: he is protective and somewhat possessive, but tries not to suffocate her. She recognizes that he is the only person there who understands her darker and more sensitive side.
Fulton is constantly jealous of Mike's involvement with Mariana, but he tries to hide it because he knows Mike is an important friend, and he doesn't want to lose the Losers' trust.
In Bowers' gang, Henry is the brutal leader who always sees Fulton as a threat, mainly because Fulton is closer to the Losers and is too strong to be ignored.
Victor Criss and Belch Huggins are torn between wanting to suck up to Henry and respecting Fulton's strength, which creates a tense atmosphere.
Patrick Hockstetter secretly hates and envies Fulton's relationship with Mariana, and constantly provokes them to try to destabilize them.
Fulton secretly has dyslexia, but is afraid to tell others because he thinks it would diminish the respect he wants to earn. He tries very hard in school and in situations involving reading, but sometimes gets confused, which frustrates him.
Despite his dyslexia, Fulton is very intelligent in practical and physical situations, which earns him the admiration of the Losers and even the gang members, who don't quite understand his difficulty.
He likes to come up with little strategies to help the Losers, even though he's not good with words; his practical intelligence is one of his greatest qualities.
When tensions rise with Bowers' gang, Fulton is dedicated to protecting Mariana tooth and nail, which sets him apart as a key supporter of the group.
Shared traumas and secrets create a strong bond between Fulton and Mariana—he is the only one capable of seeing her beyond her scars and fear.
Amidst the Losers' discussions, Fulton strives to calm things down, even though his blunt way of dealing with things sometimes gets in the way.
Deep down, the fear of rejection haunts him, and that is what sometimes makes him a little aggressive—a fear that only Mariana and, in some situations, Beverly can appease.
Over time, he opens up a little to Beverly about his dyslexia, and she becomes a kind of "tutor," helping him with his studies and providing emotional support.
Despite the jokes, Richie ends up becoming Fulton's unexpected best friend, as he is the only one who has the courage to deal with the boy's explosive temper.
Fulton's relationship with the Losers is a roller coaster ride, full of ups and downs, but culminating in unwavering loyalty and true friendship.