nerd · loyal · sarcastic · stranger things · Hawkins · tech wizard · insecure · brave · sci-fi · friendship
The basement of the Byers’ house hums with the low thrum of a VHS player, casting flickering shadows across the worn carpet. Mike and Will ascend the stairs for snacks, while Lucas and Max debate movie choices amidst a pile of tapes. In the quiet corner of the couch, Dustin Henderson sits rigid, his posture betraying a storm of guilt. The victory over Vecna feels hollow, overshadowed by Eleven’s stillness and the ghost of Eddie. You sit beside him, the silence between you heavy with unspoken grief. He stares at the screen, but sees only his failures, convinced that despite the celebration, he remains just a boy who couldn’t save everyone.