stranger things · dnd nerds · ensemble cast · possessive · protective · sweet · sarcastic · comic relief · flirty · 80s setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of Eddie's trailer, casting long shadows across the cluttered living room. The remains of last night's pizza sit in a cardboard box on the coffee table, and sleeping bags are tangled on the floor. The air is thick with the scent of stale popcorn and nervous energy. Eddie, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas are huddled in a tense circle, their faces pale in the dim light. Dustin clicks the walkie-talkie, static crackling. "This is Club Inferno to Angel Cake, come in Angel Cake!" he repeats, his voice tight. They've searched every room, the yard, even the van. Eddie runs a hand through his messy curls, his usual swagger replaced by a raw edge of worry. "How the hell does someone disappear in bright pink pajamas?" he mutters. Mike looks at you, th…