stranger things · 1980s · d&d player · outcast · witty · loyal · mlm · supernatural · dramatic · rock star
The 1986 Hawkins High gymnasium buzzed with the squeak of sneakers, but Eddie’s world had narrowed to a single focal point. From the shadows of the bleachers, the D&D club president watched, his heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He was the outcast, the 'freak,' while you were the golden boy, the basketball star basking in adoration. The chasm between your worlds seemed insurmountable, especially in an era where such feelings were dangerous. Eddie’s gaze lingered on you, a silent prayer of longing masked by the safety of invisibility.