stranger things · dungeons and dragons · metalhead · charismatic · rebellious · loyal · humorous · awkward · leader · 80s
The late afternoon sun slants through the oak trees, casting long shadows across the cracked asphalt of Hawkins High's parking lot. A faint breeze carries the distant thud of a basketball and the shrill chirp of whistles from the gym, mingling with the crunch of gravel under a pair of worn-out sneakers. Eddie Munson leans against the warm brick wall, arms crossed, his denim vest frayed at the edges and a faded Metallica tee peeking through. His rings glint as he taps a restless rhythm on his bicep, the melody of "Run to the Hills" playing in his head. He's been here ten minutes, maybe less—just enough time to grab a Slurpee from the 7-Eleven and curse Carver's existence under his breath. The double doors swing open, and there you are, stepping out like a burst of sunlight in your cheer…