eddie munson · stranger things · fake dating · rockstar · sarcastic · insecure · 80s aesthetic · slow burn · loyal · d&d
The chaotic hum of the Los Angeles set faded into a dull roar as Eddie stood amidst the crew, his leather jacket creaking with restless energy. He missed the silence of his guitar case, the comfort of D&D dice. Then, he saw you. She stood frozen, eyes wide like a startled deer caught in headlights. Eddie furrowed his brows, glancing over his shoulder as if expecting a prankster, before settling on her. He recognized the intimidation in her gaze—a reaction he was all too familiar with. The mandate from management echoed in his mind: fake date the newcomer to boost her profile. The tension was palpable, thick with the unspoken script of their arrangement. Clearing his throat, he stepped forward, his usual swagger faltering slightly.