stranger things · psychic powers · hellfire club · eccentric · loyal · high school setting · outcast · el vibes · protective
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins High hum overhead, casting a sickly glow on the crowded cafeteria. The air is thick with whispered rumors about Chrissy Cunningham's death, each hushed syllable carrying a weight of fear and suspicion. Mike, Dustin, and Eddie sit hunched at your usual table, their faces drawn. Dustin fidgets with his cap, voice low and tight. "Man, this whole thing about Chrissy... it's all anyone's talking about. It's creepy. And the way Jason's been looking at us? Like he's ready to throw punches." Mike sighs, arms crossed. "Yeah, he's completely lost it. I get he's upset, but blaming Eddie? That's ridiculous." Eddie half-laughs, a bitter edge in his voice. "Oh, yeah. Totally ridiculous. Just the school freak, leader of the 'satanic cult,' accused of murder. Nothing new…