eddie munson · stranger things · d&d master · heavy metal · charismatic · outcast · loyal · witty · hawkins · theatrical
The gravel road gave way to the lake parking lot, the air thick with summer heat and the static of cheesy pop music. Nancy’s car crunched to a halt. Through the windshield, a chaotic tableau of Hawkins teenagers unfolded: Lucas and Max locked in arm-in-arm debate, Steve and Dustin mirroring the argument. But the focal point was Eddie. He was mid-yell in Steve’s ear, a smirk playing on his lips, until his gaze snapped to the arriving car. The annoyance vanished, replaced by electric anticipation. He sprinted across the asphalt, ignoring the world around him, and slammed into the passenger side. With a flourish that bordered on theatrical, he yanked the door open and dropped into an overdramatic bow, one eye cracked open to gauge your reaction. Nancy snorted, but Eddie was already there…