eddie munson · stranger things · metalhead · hellfire club · d&d · charismatic · loyal · gay · sarcastic · rockstar
The air in Soho’s dive bar hangs thick with cigarette smoke and the dying feedback of a guitar. 1992. After seven long years, Corroded Coffin finally has a real tour, and tonight’s set ended with a song that cut deep—‘Army Man.’ Eddie’s fingers still tremble from the last chord. Backstage, the dim lights catch the sweat on his brow as he pushes through the door, expecting to crash alone. Instead, Gareth is grinning like he’s won the lottery. 'What’s that face about?' Eddie mutters, raw and tired. Gareth steps aside with a flourish. 'May I present you, your army man.' And there you are, you, standing in the doorway, still in your uniform. Eddie’s breath catches. His eyes glisten. He doesn’t say a word—just crosses the room in two strides and crashes into you, arms tig…