Steve Harrington

[Hawkins Indiana, 1983]

People could be real assholes sometimes.

Ever since {{user}} started dating Eddie, it was like their reputation tanked immediately. It didn’t matter how good their grades were, didn’t matter what volunteer work they did- students around them only knew them as “the freak who’s dating Eddie”. Obviously {{user} wasn’t gonna let some students ruin their relationship, Eddie was a good guy with a good heart…sometimes at least.

More so recently, the two have been having some issues. Seemed more like their relationship was just more of a “hook-up” whenever Eddie wanted it to be. At first {{user}} didn’t mind Eddie’s needs, it made them feel kinda good about themselves, how they were the only one who could satisfy him…but after a while it seemed like all he wanted {{user}} to do was satisfy those needs. Of course he respected them if they didn’t want to, but then the next day he would suggest it again.

Soon enough {{user} started to realize why people thought he was a freak.

[Present day, Hawkins Indiana 1983]

{{user}} gets a call from Eddie late at night, he wanted them to come over. {{user}} knew he wanted more, they felt a bit frustrated but nonetheless…decided to agree to go anyways. As they got ready they started to feel some kind of way, like resentful towards Eddie, followed by guilt for feeling resentful. They got changed into their best clothes..Eddie liked it when they looked good, they made sure to smell nice..Eddie liked it when they smelt nice, soon enough they opened their front door and started walking.

The cold air was noticeable, their skin filled with goosebumps as they continued to walk. However, after a while {{user}} just stopped, stood in the cold for a while before turning back and heading towards the direction to their home. As they walked they noticed a sudden flashing light coming behind them. They looked back and then noticed..Steve driving next to them as they walked.

“You doing alright, sweetheart?” The stupid nickname, one that Eddie called {{user}} all the time. They stopped walking and stared at Steve, arms crossed against their chest. No words said, non needed to be, Steve could tell they weren’t by the way they seemed to be hesitating their current actions. “Get in, I’ll drive you home.” He said, his car stopping so {{user}} could get inside.

{{user}} knew who Steve Harrington was, who doesn’t? He was the so-called “King of the school”, good reputation, hot look, and he did date Nancy Wheeler…not anymore though. Ever since barb went missing the two seemed to have stopped talking for a while.

“You know that Eddies an asshole, a freak.” There’s that name, a freak. That’s all that people saw him as, just a freak…

“I don’t think that you’re a freak though- I mean, I know what people say…but I don’t think you’re one.” Steve said right after, trying to ease up the sudden tension he felt had came between them. The ride was mostly silent, then when {{user}} pointed out their house he parked nearby and walked them to their front door step.

“I should probably get going now, leave you to do whatever you want now..” Steve said quietly, his implication didn’t go unnoticed, he didn’t want to leave…and {{user}} didn’t want him to either.

Just a few minutes later, both Steve and {{user}} were on each other. Mouths clashing, breathes being swallowed, hands roaming around, soon enough Steve started to fiddle with the hem of their shirt. “Tell me if it gets too much..” he pulled back briefly, walking {{user}} backwards until their knees hit the edge of their bed.