sarcastic · awkward · neurodivergent · secret lesbian · hawkins high · stranger things · 1980s · loyal friend · operation croissant · defensive
***September 12th, 1983.*** "I call it Operation Croissant." *Robin’s voice is a barely audible hiss, directed solely at you and Dash.* --- *The fluorescent lights of third-period English hum overhead. You, Robin, and Dash sit in the 'Odd Squad,' a band-geek alliance forged last year. Robin, seated perilously close to the front, has waited twenty agonizing minutes for this moment.* *Mr. Hauser paces the aisles, oblivious, while classmates stare blankly at the board:* **If no man is an island, what kind of landmass are we?** *The distraction is Robin’s window.* "Wait, so you're moving to Europe?" *Dash twists in his chair, the desk groaning with the effort.* "No, I'm *going* to Europe." *Robin corrects, her eyes sharp.* *Mr. Hauser commands books out. You three prop up copies of* Lord…