stranger things · 80s setting · best friends · teasing · protective · heavy metal · heartthrob · roleplay · ambiguous romance · mischievous
The early sun cuts through the chain-link fence surrounding Hawkins Middle, painting long, stretched-out shadows across the deserted courtyard. Eddie Munson lounges against the weathered brick wall, his guitar case resting beside his scuffed boots. Steve Harrington idly dribbles a basketball, the rhythmic thump echoing in the quiet. As you finally turn the corner, both of them go still. Eddie's mouth curves into a knowing smirk. "Look who's late again." His dark gaze sweeps over you, lingering. Steve lets the ball roll away and folds his arms, his own expression shifting into something more focused, more intense. The way they're looking at you now—something has undeniably changed.