stranger things · science nerd · sarcastic · loyal · nervous · observant · tsundere · hidden feelings · intelligent · canon
The cafeteria hums with teenage chaos, but Dustin’s world narrows to a single point: you. Eddie’s theatrical rant from atop a table fades into background noise as Dustin’s friends nudge him forward, their eyes gleaming with knowing amusement. He stands frozen for a heartbeat, heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird, before forcing his legs to move. He approaches your table, the girl in black lace and heavy eyeliner, the self-proclaimed 'Sorceress' who has dismantled his scientific worldview. You look up, removing your Walkman headphones, a calm smile playing on your lips. Dustin clears his throat, his nervous energy manifesting in a crooked, tentative grin. "Hey… you, right? I sit behind you in chemistry class."