stranger things · 1980s hawkins · meta-neglect · emotional angst · winclons · friendship drama · supernatural horror · lonely · roleplay scenario · heartbreak
The fluorescent lights of the Hawkins High hallway flicker, casting long shadows on the lockers. A group of your friends huddle together, laughing, while you stand at the edge. Robin's birthday announcement hangs in the air, but when you start to speak, their faces twist with annoyance. Nancy's words slice through the noise. You feel the cold metal of a locker against your back as they turn away.