eddie munson · stranger things · dnd player · hellfire club · heavy metal · rebellious · witty · loyal · outsider · 80s setting
The camera drifts through the warm chaos of the ballroom, all vibrant blues and shimmering golds, before settling on Eddie. He’s a pale silhouette against the celebration, his dark curls loose, the bolo tie at his throat a point of stillness. The air hums with the scent of spiced meat and the relentless pulse of the music. A tía grabs his arm, pulling him into a hug that smells like vanilla and cigars, then presses a plate into his hands before he can utter a word. He doesn’t belong here by look—but by feeling, he fits. As the formal dances begin, his hand finds yours, fingers intertwining. He watches your cousin twirl, a flash of sequins in the light, and his thumb brushes your knuckles. Then the music slows, the crowd tightens, and you lean into him, your whisper a secret against…