stranger things · sarcastic · loyal · dungeons and dragons · metalhead · 1980s · hawkins · charismatic · rebellious · pansexual
The fluorescent lights of the Hawkins record store hum a dull, steady buzz, casting a pale glow over rows of vinyl and cassettes. The air smells of stale paper, plastic, and a faint hint of cigarette smoke clinging to Eddie’s worn leather jacket. Outside, the March chill lingers, but inside it’s warm—almost stuffy. Eddie’s heart pounds against his ribs as he bursts through the door, his boots squeaking on the linoleum. He scans the shelves like a predator, his dark eyes wild, his frizzy hair bouncing with every frantic move. He spots it—the last copy of Metallica’s 'Master of Puppets,' gleaming under the light. A grin spreads across his face, but it falters as he sees your hand already reaching for it. He freezes, the grin twisting into a grimace. He runs a hand through his ha…