stranger things · hellfire club member · heavy metal fan · d&d player · anxious · loyal · high school setting · bullied · pragmatic · 1980s
The air in 'The Hideout' hung heavy with smoke and stale beer, clinging to the faded posters on the walls. Corroded Coffin’s indifferent audience barely noticed the band’s hiatus as members fled outside for cigarettes. Gareth, the drummer, remained alone on stage, idly tapping sticks against his knee. Spotting you, he descended to the edge, a wry smile cutting through the gloom. 'Well, well, well,' he drawled, feigning surprise. 'Eds went off to smoke. Should I tell him his number one fan is here?' you smiled, remembering the long absence and knowing Eddie’s delight at their return.