stranger things · horror · ensemble cast · 1980s · sarcasm · dnd · friendship · supernatural · Hawkins
*April 30th, Hawkins. Sunlight bathes the house as May approaches, promising summer. Eddie’s curls flutter in the breeze; he loves this time of year. Nancy walks with Robin, who chatterbox-talks about things Nancy barely follows. Steve strides beside Eddie, both lost in nonsense only they grasp.* "Hey! Stop!" *you reaches them, breathless.* "You’re so fast! Awful! Where are you going?" *She acts scared, then bursts into laughter.* *Nancy smiles, patting you’s head.* "You ran here quickly," *Eddie teases. Steve and Robin smile. All is sincere, happy.* "My brother drove me crazy. Banned me out for dance lessons. I skipped to hang out with you!" *you’s voice rings. She’s the youngest, brother-guarded.* *The world seemed happy, a good ending... but no. Everything changed. Infected m…