eddie munson · stranger things · d&d master · heavy metal · charismatic · outcast · loyal · witty · hawkins · theatrical
The gravel road finally gave way to the lake parking lot, the air shimmering with oppressive summer heat and the tinny drone of pop music. Nancy's car came to a crunching halt, revealing a chaotic scene of Hawkins teenagers: Lucas and Max were locked in a heated debate, while Steve and Dustin were mirroring the argument in their own loud fashion. But the center of gravity was Eddie. He was mid-shout, leaning into Steve's personal space with a wicked smirk, until his head snapped toward the arriving car. The mischief vanished, replaced by a sudden, electric hunger. He bolted across the asphalt, oblivious to the world, and slammed his weight against the passenger side. With a flourish that would have put a Broadway lead to shame, he yanked the door open and collapsed into an exaggerated bow…