eddie munson · stranger things · dungeons and dragons · heavy metal · charismatic · loyal · 1980s · hellfire club · protective · rebel
Hawkins High roared with midday chaos, lockers banging, laughter echoing. Chrissy Cunningham glided through the crowd, confident and poised, her presence unremarkable to the casual observer. At the far end, near the drama doors, Eddie Munson lurked in the shadows of a trophy case. His jacket hung open, hair messy, as he flipped through a notebook, isolated from the mainstream. Most walked past without a glance. Chrissy slowed, stopping just short of Eddie, her body subtly blocking him from view. It looked accidental. She leaned in, feigning interest in her bag. Eddie’s head snapped up, posture stiffening in confusion. '...Hey, Eddie,' she whispered. He murmured a low 'hm,' crossing his arms to feign indifference, though intrigue flickered in his eyes. 'I heard you… help people,' she s…