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#this mixtape is the best thing that has happened to me
aridadne · 1 year
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thinking about get better by frank turner because they DID throw me a whirlwind, but *I* spat back the sea, i did take a battering, but The Best People I Know *Are* Looking Out For Me
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straykeedz · 5 months
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9𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦: 𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠
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𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 @astraysimp, "9 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠"!
𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭! 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞
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𝐭𝐰: 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 ; 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐱 (𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠) ; 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 ; 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 ; 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐯 𝐬𝐞𝐱 (𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 ; 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 ; 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭 ;
𝐰𝐜: 2,8 𝐤
𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐭, 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐧𝐢
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One thing about Han Jisung, is that he’s always horny. 
Always. Like, 24/7. And ever since the two of you got married three months ago, it’s as if something inside of him had snapped, and he became even hornier, if possible. Which brings you here, now, with you trying to cut onions and other vegetables for dinner and him, grinding his hard-on against your ass. 
“Jisung-ah…” you admonish him, pretending you don’t actually love the way his hard cock feels between your ass cheeks. 
“It’s not my fault, babe, we haven’t had sex in like a million years. Can’t blame a guy for being horny…” he mutters, pushing your hair to the side as he starts to leave open mouthed kisses on your exposed neck. 
“We had sex this morning, Ji,” you point out, trying to focus on slicing the onions rather than the wetness that’s beginning to pool in your panties when Jisung’s hands grip your hips. 
“A million years, exactly my point,” he huffs against your skin, now licking and sucking on your neck. 
You roll your eyes, and chuckle at his eagerness. Honestly, it’s kind of flattering, the way he always craves your body - it makes you feel like you’re truly beautiful as he claims you are, and throughout the years it has helped boosting your self esteem a lot. Hyping you up whenever you’re wearing an outfit he particularly loves - which happens at least once a day, smothering you with kisses all over your face and body, especially when he catches you getting ready in front of the bathroom mirror. These are just a few things he does on a daily basis, together with bending you over the nearest surface and fucking you stupid. 
Getting married didn’t really change anything for you - or if it did, it was only for the better. 
Jisung put a ring on your finger exactly one year after the two of you had started going out together, but truth be told, he mentioned he wanted to marry you on your first date. Oh, to think you nearly blocked his number after texting your best friend “on a date rn and this dude is WEIRD”. And now here you are - with him groping you and pressing his erection between your asscheeks while you’re making dinner. 
“‘M so horny, babe…” he mumbles, leaving a trail of kisses from your jawline to that spot behind your ear that he knows drives you crazy, until his lips brush the nape of your neck, which sends a shiver down your spine and makes you arch your back. 
“Ah, aren’t you hungry? Don’t you want me to make you dinner?” You suck in a breath when his fingers slip under your oversized shirt, which is technically his, and caress the skin of your stomach. 
It doesn’t take that long for you to realize you literally served it to him on a silver plate, but it’s too late to take it back now. 
“It seems to me that I’ve got dinner right here,” he chuckles, fingers wandering down, down, until they reach the hem of your panties. Then, he lands a light pat on your clothed mound, and you gasp. “Lemme eat you out, babe, please.”
Han Jisung - always desperate when it comes to sex, even though you have plenty.  
“Fine,” you give in - it was just a matter of seconds, you know you can’t resist him. “But you better be quick if you want me to make you ramyeon for dinner,” you warn him.
Jisung doesn’t answer, he simply withdraws his fingers from inside your pajamas and literally drops to his knees behind you. Then, he hooks his fingers on each side of your pants, and pulls them down your thighs together with your panties, revealing your naked butt. He bites his lip at the sight, then lands a slap on one of your asscheeks. 
“Perfect ass,” he mutters under his breath, before kissing the very same spot he’d previously slapped. “Can’t believe it’s all mine,” he’s thinking out loud at this point. “Bend over, babe,” he tells you, and you immediately drop the knife in your hand and do as he said, and you hear him groan from behind you at the sight of your bare pussy. “Just like this pussy…” he spreads your asscheeks with his hands, “all fucking mine.”
You grip the counter when he licks a stripe that goes all the way from your clit to your entrance. He knows all the places that drive you crazy, so he’s quick to swirl his tongue around your sensitive clit, sucking on it until he feels your legs begin to shake. Him eating you out from behind is even hotter, you think, and even though you can’t see his face you’re absolutely sure he looks completely fucked out - pupils blown, cheeks flustered, with his own spit and your arousal dribbling from his chin. He hums against your skin as he captures your clit with his hot, swollen lips and sucks hard. 
“My pussy,” his words are muffled, his face literally  pressed against your folds. “Mine,” he repeats with a low grunt. “Tell me it’s fuckin’ mine, babe,” he whines as he continues to stimulate your clit with his tongue. 
“It’s yours,” it’s your turn to whine. You’ve been trying to keep quiet so far since your neighbors are a true pain in the ass and like to complain about every fucking thing - and yes, you received complains about how loud you and Jisung are during sex, but it’s impossible for you to keep your mouth shut now, especially with how good he’s eating you out. “Don’t stop, please. Please, ‘m so close,” you beg - his favorite sound in the world. 
Jisung would never stop. Yes, he likes edging, but he likes it on himself - you? He’d never not let you cum, especially when you’re asking so nicely. So he does exactly what you need him to - with his nose brushing the sensitive skin between your entrance and your other hole, he makes you cum by repeatedly lapping your clit until he feels your legs tremble and shake. You muffle a sob, covering your mouth with the palm of your hand as you grip harder on the counter until your knuckles turn white - releasing all over Jisung’s mouth and chin.
Just like edging, Jisung likes overstimulation when it’s performed on him - he knows you’re not that into it, so he pulls away as soon as he’s sure you’ve let it all out. Wiping your release off his face using a napkin or his t-shirt sounds like a waste, so he just uses his tongue to lick his lips and chin, savoring the way you taste as he pulls your pajama pants up. 
The aching problem between his legs is still there, though. As soon as you turn around to face your husband, your eyes take in the mouthwatering sight of the tent in his grey sweats that leave nothing to the imagination. Now it’s you who’s desperate, pussy aching for his cock. 
“Fuck, bedroom, now.”
Jisung grins cockily. “Thought you just wanted something quick?”
“Yeah, we can always get ramyeon delivered.”
“That’s my wife,” he chuckles, and the next thing you know he’s picking you up bridal style and heading to your bedroom, but your heart skips a beat at the word wife coming out of his mouth. 
You two are soulmates, there’s no other way to explain the overwhelming feeling that fills both of your hearts whenever you look into each other’s eyes. As he lays you down on the mattress with all the care in the world and lies down between your legs, Jisung doesn’t stop staring into your eyes as he keeps wondering how the hell did he get so lucky. Little does he know, you’re wondering the exact same thing. 
“You’re the love of my life, you know that?” he whispers, fingers toying with a lock of hair that fell right in front of your face. 
“I’d hope so, you married me,” you giggle, then kiss the tip of his nose and don’t miss the way his cheeks turn pink. 
“I’m serious,” he says. “I’m so happy I married you.”
“Ah, Jisung, you can’t say things like that to me! You’re gonna make me cry,” you pout, your eyes teary. 
“No, no, no crying! ‘M sorry, back to fucking.”
There he is, the little perv.
He undresses you quickly, and he swears his dick got even harder at the sight of your hardened nipples on full display for him - he wraps his lips around one of them, as he takes your pajama pants off and throws them across the room without a care in the world. Then, he does the exact same thing with your panties. With his gorgeous wife lying on his bed, naked just for him, he knows he’s not gonna last long. Kneeling on the mattress right between your legs, he crosses his arms over his chest to take off his oversized t-shirt. 
“Mhh, someone’s been working out,” you bite your lip, running your fingers over his abs. 
“Yeah, Bin’s workout routine is crazy, but it’s finally paying off,” he chuckles. “You like it?”, he asks you. 
“Looks sexy on you,” you nod, “but I like you either way, whether you have abs or not doesn’t really matter-“
You’re cut off by Jisung pulling down his sweats, freeing his hard cock. He’s not wearing underwear, the little slut. You gasp at the sight of his rock hard length, tip red and leaking pre-cum already, balls full, ready to be milked. He’s staring at your pussy while licking his lips, no thoughts on his mind apart from how much he wants to pump you full of cum right now. It’s not a want, actually - it’s a need.
“Fuck, babe, you’re so hot. How are you so hot? Drive me fuckin’ crazy,” he mutters, “make me so fuckin’ hard, you see?” He pumps his hard cock a few times and holds back a whimper, but you don’t miss the way his dick twitches in his hand.
“You make me so wet, too, Ji,” you whine, looking him in the eye as you circle your clit with your own fingers, making sure you’re wet enough for when he slips inside. You are wet enough - dripping, in fact, especially from the mind-blowing orgasm he just gave you. 
“You’re gonna make me cum so soo, fuck. Turn around, babe, lie on your tummy,” Jisung says eagerly.
There’s a thing that Jisung loves to do during sex, and that thing is holding your hand. 
Lame and cheesy, one may think, but there’s a reason behind it - ever since the two of you got married, he loves to see your fingers intertwined and look at your wedding bands as he pounds you hard into the mattress. To him, there’s nothing better than having you lying on your stomach, him on top of you - his favorite position, as he fucks his cock into you. 
He’s between your legs within seconds, his hard cock in his hand, ready to align it to your wet entrance. There’s no better feeling than the one of slipping inside of you, feeling your hot, wet walls hugging every inch of his cock perfectly, as if you were made for him. When the tip of his cock finally parts your folds and enters you, he swears he saw God. With one hand gripping your hip, he eases his throbbing length inside of you slowly, giving you enough time to adjust to the stretch. 
“Oh my God,” he whines when he’s only halfway in, “shit, how are you so tight? We fuck every day, fuck, my cock spends more time inside your pretty pussy than inside my pants - and you’re still so fucking tight. Suckin’ me right in, babe, shit,” he moans, finally bottoming out, and you whine as well. 
He lets go of your hip, then presses his body against yours so that his chest is pressed against your back as he takes a few deep breaths. He feels big inside of you, he is big, after all - filling you up perfectly, brushing all the right spots inside of you. 
“You feel so good, Ji,” you sigh and arch your back when he starts to leave soft kisses on the nape of your neck - one of your most erogenous zones. 
When he taps the palm of his hand on the mattress, you know exactly what he wants, so you place your own hand on top of his. You can physically feel the way his cock throbs once his eyes take in the sight of your fingers intertwined and your wedding bands together. 
“God, I love this so much,” he grunts, as he starts to thrust himself inside of you, his forehead pressed against the back of your neck as he lifts his hips a bit to allow his cock to hit that special spot inside of you. “You’re mine, fuck, all mine,” he whimpers, “‘This pretty pussy ’s all mine, shit, ‘m so fuckin’ lucky I married you,” he’s rambling, completely pussy drunk. 
Another kiss is placed right in the middle of your shoulders as he keeps on pounding faster inside of you, making sure to not go too hard since he knows you’re way more sensitive in this position since it allows you to feel him even deeper. There’s something delicious in the way his hips meet the skin of your ass with each thrust - sounds of skin slapping on skin are filling the room together with your loud moans and whines. You don’t give a fuck about your neighbors, not when your husband is fucking you so good. He holds your hand even tighter, and when you feel his cock throb inside of you, you know he’s close. 
“You close already, hm?” You ask him between choked sounds, not to make fun of him - you actually think it’s hot that he’s so whipped for your pussy. “You gonna cum for me? You gonna fill me up?”
He nods, panting. “Yeah, ‘m gonna cum,” he whines, the sounds of his balls slapping against your skin is all that fills your ears, together with his heavy breathing, “lift your hips, babe, let me play with your clit. Fuck, let me make you cum,” he moans. You oblige immediately, and he wastes no time in pushing a couple of his fingers in his mouth to coat them in spit.
His hand slips between your legs, the pads of his fingers finding their place on your puffy clit, and he begins to draw tight circles on it, determined to get you off at the same time as him. 
“Can’t wait to fill you up,” he huffs, his cock hitting a deeper spot inside of you with the way your back is arched, “‘m gonna fill you to the brim, fuck. Gonna pump you so full of cum your damn pill’s gonna fuckin’ fail you,” he grunts, holding your hand tighter. 
“Please, do,” you whine. 
“Fuck, you want that, huh?” Jisung’s hips slap against yours hard and fast - you’re both so, so close. “Want me to fuck a baby into you that bad, huh?”
Neither of you is thinking straight right now, the words are just rolling off your tongues automatically. 
“‘M gonna cum, Ji, ‘m gonna cum so hard,” you tighten your grip on his hand and arch your back even more as your orgasm hits you, harder than the previous one and much more intense - that’s the effect his cock has on you. 
Jisung cums as well as soon as he hears your pretty moans and feels your sweet cunt clenching around him, milking him dry, and as soon as his gaze falls on your wedding rings - the symbol of your love. White ropes of cum shoot right inside of you, coating your walls in his seed and his thrust inside of you come to an abrupt halt. “‘M fuckin’ cumming, babe. ‘M fucking filling you up,” he pulls his fingers away from your clit and places them on your hip, gripping your flesh tight. 
His body collapses on top of yours, and he starts to leave small pecks on the naked skin of your shoulders. His cock is softening inside of you, and you cal already feel his cum starting to drip out of your hole, but you don’t really care - you love this type of intimacy with him, you crave it. So you stay like this for a while, catching your breaths, with him on top of you nuzzling your skin with the tip of his nose as he leaves soft kisses here and there.
But little do you know that it won’t take long before you and your husband find out you’re in for a big surprise, one that’ll change your lives forever.
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-> 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭! “𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝.
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phantombeesting · 2 years
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Steve doesn’t understand what’s happening at first. He keeps finding things in his pockets. Sometimes it’s a candy bar or a fresh packet of smokes, things he doesn’t remember buying. Maybe the head injuries are catching up with him and he’s actually started losing it.
But then one day he sees Billy stuffing a mixtape in the pocket of his jacket and it all clicks into place. Steve has no idea how to handle this and he doesn’t want to accidentally step on one of Billy’s many hidden landmines so he slowly backs away and seeks out the resident Billy behaviour translator.
“Max can I talk to you about something?”
“What’s he done now?”
“Nothing. I mean not nothing just that’s it’s nothing big it’s just … Just a little weird I keep finding things and I didnt know where they came from but I'm fairly certain they're from Billy but, but he never says anything or like actually gives me them you know? And i’m not really sure how to handle it or, or if it’s even something that needs handling but …” his words trail off, he's starting to spiral now he can feel it.
"Ah so you've finally picked up on that"
Steve nods slowly but doesn't answer.
“Wondered how long it would take you to catch on" she takes a big breath in before continuing "It's a rejection thing, he’s worried you won’t accept them.”
And oh that … Well that makes sense.
“If he doesn't actively give you the thing then it won't hurt if you don't want it or like it"
"How do I...?" Steve trails off looking pleadingly at Max
Max huffs and actually rolls her eyes at him at this point
"Are all boys actually stupid?"
"Oh for sure Me and your brother are can't say for certain about the rest of them though but I'm leaning towards Yes"
He got her to crack a smile at that
"Just acknowledge it but don't make a big deal of it. Let him know you appreciate it"
And OK yeah he can do that. Steve can totally do that.
So the next time he finds gifts squirreled away in his bag or pockets he makes sure he gently acknowledges it.
If it's a snack he'll bring up how he hadn't had a chance to grab a proper lunch so it was a life saver.
Smokes? He was just about to run out so "You've made my day a lot easier thanks Babe".
A mixtape? Best believe it's new soundtrack to every journey he makes.
Billy always brushes it off as no big deal, and neither of them mention the blush spreading across his cheeks.
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miheartsedthings · 2 months
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good morning, with billy !
Lovely ~ @billysbot
Thanks for being patient while I worked on this. It's kinda angsty, but ends on fluff. Hope you like it!
Words: ~ 3,000
SFW Billy x Reader
Summary: Billy moves back to California with scars and unfinished business with you. He shows up to a party you're throwing. As usual, the two of you are the last ones awake, and it's finally time to settle your childhood beef.
Warnings: Aggressive behavior, angst, Mind Flayer, fluff
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Billy’s been home a few months already. He has a job at his buddy’s surf shop and an apartment Susan insisted on putting him up in. What he doesn't have is the nerve to call you. The events at Star Court left him changed, and as he sat in the hospital through graduation, he couldn’t stop thinking about the road that had led him there. All the anger and resentment he’d brought with him to Hawkins, all the ways those negative emotions had torn through him, bringing out the very worst. Sure, some of it had been that monster, but there was plenty of darkness for it to feed on. Wrath he’d cultivated and thrived on. The Flayer had only taken advantage, turned it on him so he could feel it just as harshly as he inflicted it on others.
Steve, Nancy, and the kids all regarded him differently. With reverence and a little weariness. They had never trusted him, and now they never would. The only exception to this was Max. After the Mind Flayer was gone, she treated Billy like a brother, and in his injured state, he was in no position to refuse it. She visited him in the hospital, with food, and mixtapes she'd made of new songs coming out. He was grateful for her, happy the rest of them were alive. But he needed to get away. 
Hawkins was a different place in the wake of that nightmare. Every shadow filled with movement, every sound insidious. Even the buildings themselves were strange. Besides, he was shaken, and there was no more energy for keg stands and ripping around town in the Camaro. He needed to rest in a place that felt safe. To rediscover the person he’d been before Hawkins, before his mom’s desertion. He needed to go home.  
As soon as he was well enough, he packed up the Camaro and took off, bound for California. Max refused to cry but he could tell she was sad. It was wild for Billy to think his little brat of a step-sister would miss him. Back in Cali, the scenery was brighter, but Billy was flooded with memories of his childhood; days that were full to the brim with you. 
The two of you met as kids, taking swimming lessons at the local pool. You were partnered up one day and from then on you were inseparable. You went to different schools, which didn't stop you from meeting every weekend to go swimming or hit the arcade or the movie theater. You spent Summer days riding your bikes around town trying to find trouble. He was the person you'd talk to when you fought with your girlfriends. Your house was where he ran when things got hard with his dad. You were best friends until the day his mom disappeared. 
It was your junior year of high school. You'd watched each other change and grown attached to each other's company. Even though you'd both dated and cared for other people, you'd never felt for anyone else the way you felt about each other. The line between friendship and love was so thin the slightest pressure could’ve broken it. You thought you’d have the courage to confess your feelings that summer before senior year. Then, one day, he didn't wanna talk to you anymore.
“Are you kidding?” 
You sat there on your bike, watching him flick a lighter over and over just to see the flame spring to life before letting it extinguish. All you knew was that his mom was gone, not how, or when or why. 
“You're really not gonna tell me what happened?”
He sat on his porch steps, his face etched into a frown. He was acting tough but you could tell he'd been crying. When his eyes lifted to yours you expected they would soften like usual, but he glared at you. 
“Hello?” You called. 
He looked away. That's when you hopped off your bike, letting it fall in the grass, and snatched for the lighter. He shoved you away. You landed hard on your wrist, an instant burst of pain making you cry out. Usually when you horsed around and one of you got hurt, the other would snap out of it. Apologize. He just stood there on the porch steps, glaring down at you. 
“Don't act like you care.” He sneered.
“What the fuck are you talking about?”
He turned to walk inside and something desperate let loose inside you. The need to reverse whatever was happening by whatever means necessary. 
“William.”
He stopped in his tracks. 
Slowly, he turned, his eyes full of ice. For a moment you thought good, I have his attention. Then, he came down the steps and grabbed you by your injured wrist, yanking you to your feet. It didn't seem to matter that he was hurting you. He got in your face, glaring with such coldness. 
“Don't you ever. EVER fucking call me that.” 
His eyes were stone, his lips pinched into a tight line, and for the first time in your life, you were afraid of him. You felt yourself shrinking away, and when he let you go you stumbled back, tripped over your bike, and landed hard on the sidewalk. 
The boy you'd grown up with was gone, and in his place was someone too full of anger to get close to. He was a burning sun. 
The two of you stopped speaking. 
A couple of weeks later you heard a rumor he was moving, and then he was gone. 
Billy has looked back on the day he pushed you so many times. Every time he remembers the look on your face, all that pain and confusion, it fills him with regret. He wanted more than anything to call you and apologize, but every time he picked up the phone he found himself frozen, just staring at it. What would he say? How could he explain? In the end, he heard from one of his old buddies that you were throwing a party, and he resolved to be there. He'd say what he needed to say. One way or another. 
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“Happy Youcla?”
Piper makes a face looking at the banner Tracy made, and Tracy makes a face back. 
“You-C-LA. It's like, an acronym. For UCLA?” 
“Okay. Why?” Piper asks. 
“It's fine,” you interject before the two can start fighting again, “It's cute. It's unique, Trac, I love it.” 
Your friend group is…eclectic, and only on special occasions do they tolerate each other for your benefit. Your college going-away party is just the thing to bring them all together for one night. Which didn't stop it from being nerve-wracking. The house is yours for one more weekend, your parents away on a strategically planned vacation, giving you space for one final iconic L/N bash. Your friends have pulled out all the stops, decorating, sourcing booze and grass, one of them even offering to DJ. 
The party is going well, friends from high school plus some people you’ve never even met crowd into the house, sitting along the stairs and standing in the halls. Filling the house with noise and laughter. You quickly get lost in it, drinking and dancing. Your head is empty until Billy walks in. 
He takes you completely by surprise. You recognize his face, of course (who could forget that face?) but the rest of him is a shock. Growing up, both of you were a couple of dorks. Your mothers dressed the two of you in corduroy and plaid. Matching Mickey Mouse sweatshirts. Now he's wearing denim and leather, putting a cigarette out in an abandoned solo cup. His chest is clearly bulky under his red button-up, and he saunters through the foyer with an undeniable magnetism that draws dozens of eyes. 
He's fucking hot.
His eyes scan the crowd, and then he sees you. He pauses mid-stride and stares at you for a long moment, a little smirk curling his lips. You turn away, your whole body flushing hot. God damn. Your childhood bestie is a certified smokin'-hot baddie. When you glance back he's flanked by a few of your friends who didn't grow up around here. He gives them well-meaning smiles, but his eyes come back to yours, making you look away again. 
Fuck.
You thought you'd be ready when B-boy came back, but you can hardly stand his gaze. You didn't expect he'd be this fuckin fine. You’d always found him cute, but it was nothing like this! Now, he's being mobbed by girls the second he enters a party. You find yourself wondering how you look compared to your old self. Billy used to tease you about your looks, and now here he is. You move around the corner into the living room, taking another long drink to take your mind off things. 
“Is that who I think it is?” Piper says, coming into the living room with you. “Is that B-boy Hargrove?”
You make a weak, anxious noise and drain your cup, your body buzzing. 
“Holy shit.” Piper continues “He’s a fuckin smoke show.”
You have to buy yourself time to figure out how to talk to him without losing your mind. What on Earth would you even say? You spend the night dodging him. Luckily, everyone's eager for his ear and keep flocking to him, flooding him with questions. You’re sure he hates it, the smell of desperation always annoyed him, but you aren’t ready. Your wrist had been sprained that day and ever since it tends to ache when you’re upset, as you are now. Your heart is thumping out of your chest, and old bitterness is filling your throat. 
At some point, you're heading into the garage for more beer, and just as you're opening the extra fridge the door to the house opens and there he is. Billy stands there looking you up and down. Your body is warm and you're full of nerves. 
“Hey.” You manage. You clear your throat and grab the six pack you'd come for. “I don't know why everyone insists on these being ice cold.” You say, at a loss for words. At least, words that make any sense. “I mean, of course, you don't want warm beer but it gives you a damn brain freeze sometimes.” 
He's standing there stone-faced, looking at you so seriously you wonder if he's come with bad news. 
“We should talk.”
Your breath catches in your lungs, staying there for a moment. 
“About what?” You shrug, panicking. 
Of all the ways you thought you'd react to Billy coming home, you didn't think it'd be like this. At the moment, all you want is to scramble away from him. Escape the tangle of emotions welling up inside you. The anger you thought you’d let go of, and the sadness underneath it. He’d thrown you away. There's so much you wanna say to him. Too much.
“Ya know, we were kids, B. It's whatever. I gotta get this beer inside, though.” 
You approach him, hoping he'll move, and when he doesn't you're forced to confront the reality of how he looks. He’s fucking beautiful, and he’s looking at you like he wants to say something. You're right in front of him and memories are flooding you, rushing around in a whirlpool. 
The time the two of you hid in the mall until it closed, or hacked one of the PAC Man games at the arcade and used the bounty of quarters to go hog wild in the candy store. The night you had your first kiss stolen by some jerk at summer camp and Billy kept ranting about finding the guy and beating him up for you. 
His desire to defend you had put you at ease. 
“You're a babe now, but you're still a chicken.” He says with a smirk. 
“You're one to talk.” 
You brush past him, successfully avoiding him for the rest of the night. 
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The house is quiet and littered with abandoned cups. Here and there things are where they shouldn’t be; a throw pillow on the stairs, a desk lamp in the bathroom. It’s so close to sunrise and you’re so tired, but you can’t sleep. You can never sleep after a party. So you go downstairs, finally leaving your room where you’d been hiding out (crying), and make your way to the living room. Someone left the TV on, and Singin' in the Rain is playing at a low volume. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor are tapping through the opening number. You pull a throw blanket from the floor and wrap it around yourself. Just as you’re getting comfortable on the couch, you hear rustling in the kitchen. Billy emerges with a coffee mug. 
You both pause, and he leans against the archway, looking as comfortable as ever. Like he belongs there in your home.
“Can’t sleep.” he says.
You're too tired to scurry away and let him sit beside you.
“Since when do you drink coffee?”
“They gave it to me all the time at the hospital.” 
This gets your attention.
“You got hurt?”
“It's a long story.” 
The two of you sit side by side, falling into a comfortable silence. His presence beside you is warm and familiar. 
“You’re different.” he says. 
“Yeah well, so are you. Ladies man now.”
He smirks a real cocky little grin that doesn’t last. It melts away while he’s looking into the mug, and it's replaced with a forlorn expression. He’s nervous. You can always tell when he’s nervous.
“For a while, I thought I’d never see you again," you say. 
His grip tightens around the cup. It’s the novelty mug you got from Virginia Beach the summer you turned 12. A vacation you'd shared with Billy and his parents. 
“How was Indiana, anyway?”
He groans, leaning back against the couch. 
“A fuckin nightmare. And I mean that in so many ways, when I tell you about all the shit…” 
He looks at you, his eyes groggy from alcohol and lack of sleep. 
“It was like that time I got stuck in the Devil's Mansion at the county fair.”
You nod at the memory.
“I remember. You freaked out, and started breaking all the puppets.” 
His eyes are clouded with memories, and the kind of fear you haven’t seen in him in a long time. He’s come home haunted. Injured. Your heart beats hard in your chest. 
“There's so much I wanna tell you.” he says. 
“Just start by saying you're sorry.”
His blue eyes are the ones you recognize. 
“I am, Y/n. I think about that day all the time.” 
You look at him and see the boy you grew up with. 
“What happened?” 
He sighs, taking a beat to reach that tender place he hides away. It's hard for him, even with you. 
“She left. She just left that morning and she didn't say shit to me.” 
Your eyes tear up as he lets this out, replaying the day he’d hurt you. 
“But that didn't mean I had to take it out on you.”
You bit the inside of your cheek to keep the tears at bay. 
“It kinda…you kinda fucked me up that day..."
Your voice is strained, feather fragile. He sets down the coffee and turns his body to face you, pulling his leg up on the couch so there’s only a small wedge of space between yourself and his lap. His face is tight, and he runs his hands into his hair the way he does when he's frustrated. 
“I know, I'm- I'm fuckin sorry, I…I've been thinking about all this shit lately. I've hurt a lot of people, and it all started that day. You were the first person and you didn't deserve it.” 
You can't help it anymore, you're swelled with emotions and the tears start coming. You wipe them on your sleeve. He looks so sad to see you cry, his face growing red. 
“Ya know,” you begin “My biggest fear for a while was that you'd never apologize, and we'd never go surfing on Lizard Island.” 
He laughed. It filled him with so much relief that you were the same sentimental weirdo he'd left over a year ago. 
“You forgive me?” He asked. 
Outside, the first rays of sunlight were peeking through, and on the screen, the trio tapped across a grand foyer singing ‘Good mornin’, good mooornin’!’ 
“Yeah, B,” you manage, your voice breaking “I forgave you a long time ago.” 
He smiles, and in the light of morning, it’s the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. You can't stand it anymore, you lean over and kiss him and he pulls you into his arms, your body falling into his warm lap. He kisses you deeply, taking your lips and tongue in a greedy show of affection. 
The sweetest ‘Good Morning’ you’ve ever known. 
 
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I'm Never Gonna Dance Again, The Way I Danced With You
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Summary: After everything that happens to Hawkins, a school dance seems so out of place, but yet, everyone needs it. When an argument seems to break up Nancy and Jonathan’s relationship, Steve thinks it’s finally his chance to ask Nancy to the dance to conquer her heart. But first, he needs to learn how to dance. And of course, it has to fall on you. The only girl in Hawkins that seems to know how to dance and that is also deeply in love with Steve Harrington.
Pairing: Steve Harrington x F!Reader, Steve x Nancy, Nancy x Jonathan
Warning: Fluff, angst, misunderstanding, mention of the earthquake, Steve being a blind dumbass
Word Count: 5486
A/n: So this is the fic I took 6 months to finish, phew! Set up after season 4 when everyone tries to gather what they have left after the earthquake. No upside down breach leaks yet.
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Having a school dance after everything that happened had to be the randomest, but the best idea people had in a while.
The school was one of the last, big buildings standing after the earthquake that opened the ground in pieces. With the hospital, it was the place people went if they needed food, shelter, clothes, anything they might have lost.
It was Robin’s idea, surprisingly. As she was making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, she suddenly dropped everything she was holding, smiled brightly and ran around telling people. With some help, they transformed the school with what they had left, found some speakers in the audio room and printed flies to invite people. Everyone was invited. Not that there were many people left in Hawkins, everyone fled the town.
Since the cafeteria was used for the homeless and wounded, the gym was chosen for the dance. Clothes were given away for the occasion, suits, dresses, of all sizes, so people could take what they liked to wear to the dance.
With all that happened, it was really needed. Just one night, dancing, eating, having fun with everyone and forgetting the mess that was outside… Everyone needed that.
You needed that. It was the perfect opportunity to reveal your feelings to the man you loved. All you had to do was to walk to him and ask him to go to the dance with you.
And there he was, in front of you, folding the newest arrival of clothes. A big, long red dress in his hands, Steve was struggling to find a way to put it on a hanger, totally lost in the number of straps it had. 
One foot in front of the other. Your heart tumbling in your chest. Sweaty hands kept wiping on your skirt. Mouth dry, lips silently mumbling the words you were ready to tell him. And it was easy, so easy, just… Hey Steve! Do you want to go to the dance with me?
Easy, right?
Another step, you were now even closer. Steve finally found how to put the dress on the hanger and placed it on the rack with the other prom dresses. People were so generous, he had an impressive amount of them in front of him.
Another step. “Hey, Y/n!” A voice suddenly rang behind you and you startled. “Sorry I scared you! I have a question…”
Turning to Robin, the organiser of the dance - a title not to pronounce in her presence, the mere thought of being the brain behind the dance turned poor Robin in a puddle of stress-, you forced a smile. “Yeah?”
“I know you were in the dance club before you graduated,” Robin was speaking very fast. In her hands, there was your year school book, her finger pointing at the picture of you with the dance club members. “So, since it’s a dance, I was wondering, what do we dance at a dance party? Like, for the music, of course.”
“Oh,” you picked up the book, smiling as you remembered that time. It was only a year ago, but yet, it felt like forever. “First, you need songs that are slow. We need that slow dance moment,” your smile grew bigger as you turned the page. “I can make a mixtape if you want, with songs we used to dance to?” 
You lifted your head, at first to look at her as you asked her the question, but stopped breathing immediately when you noticed something happening in front of you.
Further in the cafeteria, there was the drinks stand where usually Nancy helps. Now, she was in a deep conversation with Jonathan, both of them having tears in their eyes. You were too far away to hear what they were saying, but at the looks of it, it looked like…
“Looks like Nancy and Jonathan are breaking up,” Robin muttered out loud what you were thinking. "Again." 
And just to confirm, you watched as Jonathan walked away quickly, making everything to hide his face and his tears. Your heart broke at seeing them apart, you wished no one to live through a break up. 
But then, your gaze shifted and you saw him watching. The moment Jonathan was gone, his hands were slicking his hair back, his eyes never looking away from Nancy.
He wanted to try it again with her.
Next to you, Robin jumped her way towards Steve to whisper something to him and you saw him nodding ferociously, clearly listening to Robin’s advice or the plan that she was already scheming for them to get back together.
Your heart sank even more.
Still really stuck in your mind and how you missed your chance, how Steve would never notice you, or notice you had feelings for him for years now, you didn’t notice there was actually a person in front of you trying to get your attention. You got out of your head when fingers snapped near your nose. 
“What?” you jumped again, your voice high with annoyance of always being so jumpy. Your annoyance suffered a major down when you noticed it was Steve in front of you. “Oh… Uh…”
“Y/n. I need your help.” Steve left you no time to talk between his sentences. “I need you to teach me how to dance. I need to be the best dancer before I invite Nancy. Also because asking her immediately after she broke up would be quite a dick move,” Steve laughed, and god. 
You wished he didn’t laugh.
You wished he didn’t offer one of his beautiful smiles.
You wished he didn’t have his puppy eyes activated.
Because helping the guy you love getting with the girl he loves was too painful to even think about it. But when Steve asked you something… Or simply talked to you… You always got in a trance.
“Yeah, of course."
Neither Robin or Steve noticed it. How you suddenly got really flustered and sad at the same time, your heart literally breaking into a thousand little pieces at your feet. How your eyes got darker as you lowered your head while the two were scheming again, creating a plan where Nancy wouldn’t be able to tell him no.
But someone else noticed. He was giving glasses of water to people, reminding them H2O was essential to the body. Still walking with his limp, his injured ankles dragging a bit behind, Dustin stopped to look at what was happening.
“And they call us kids. Unbelievable.”
-
“Hey, flashdance,” you groaned after the fourth time.
It’s been only an hour. Just you showing him the basics. And Steve already stepped on your foot four times. Always the same foot, on the same toe. And at first, you tried to swallow it, swallow the pain to avoid any kind of embarrassment for him. But that one really hurt.
“I’m so sorry,” Steve cringed as he let go of your hand. Stepping back, he sighed and let himself drop on his couch.
After you agreed to teach him how to dance, Steve invited you to his house to start the same day. There was no time to lose, according to him. He had to be good, perfect, even, by the end of the week. Clearly, Harrington had a big ego and wanted to show Nancy how much of a good dancer he was.
The dance was happening next Saturday, and it was only Monday evening.
You sat down next to him, your hand still burning with the sensation of his fingers intertwined with yours as you tried to teach him how to spin his partner. “It’s okay Steve, we still have plenty of time,” you tried to comfort him. "Nancy's gonna be so impressed with your dance moves, you'll see." Of course, the sentence that wanted to be reassuring for him only hurt your feelings.
Steve ran his hand through his hair and you followed his movements, your eyes unable to look away. His hand and his hair. 
Gosh, he was beautiful.
“Yeah but I feel like I’ll never get good…” Steve mumbled and sighed in defeat. His eyes wandered to the left and he looked at your feet. “Sorry for stepping on your feet,” he apologised again and you rolled your eyes. 
“Stop saying sorry. Now, get up. We have work to do, you're gonna impress Wheeler at that dance,” you ordered, standing up and extending your hand for him to take. You had no idea how you managed to stay so calm. Perhaps, even if your heart was beating very fast, it wasn’t exploding because it was broken. After all, you were helping the guy you were in love with getting back with his ex…
Why were you doing that to yourself?
The smile he had on his face as he nodded, took your hand and got up. That was why.
That same smile you fell for and wished was only for you to see.
Swallowing your jealousy and your heart twisting painfully, you forced a smile and resumed the lessons.
-
Spending a whole week with Steve Harrington would have been a dream come true in any other circumstances. 
But spending a week with Steve Harrington to help him get back with his ex was the most painful thing you had to do. Because you really loved spending all that time with him. Not just for the dance where you had to touch and be close, or where you could laugh at how clumsy he was. It was the late night pizza he would order. Or how he always had the house to himself since his parents were out of town, so you two would be alone. It was the few nights you stayed over because it was too late to drive back home.
It was that night he decided to jump in the pool and you joined him. Since you didn’t have your swimsuit, you jumped fully dressed. And it felt liberating.
The week was amazing. But now that it was over, that the dance was coming, that Steve didn’t need you anymore cause he mastered the art of dancing…
Emptiness was filling you up. Steve was simply so happy and proud of himself, he kept talking about it wherever he went. To Robin, Dustin, everyone knew he was now a professional dancer thanks to the best teacher in the world, you.
The dance finally arrived. You were home, wearing the dress you picked, looking at yourself in the mirror. Tears were drowning your sight and leaving trails of water down your cheeks. Luckily, you had no makeup on yet, because it would have been a disaster. 
The dress was beautiful. Red and silky, the corset brought up your shapes and created a semi plunging neckline. In the back, many stripes were intertwined, it had been really complicated to put it on. It was mid length and arrived just below your knees.
It was the dress Steve was trying so hard to put on a hanger. You didn’t know why you picked that one, because it was pretty, or because you imagined how Steve would hold you if you were in it?
“Honey, your friend is here!” Your mom called from the kitchen. You startled, once again, and a hiccup cut down your little pathetic scream. 
“Coming!” You screamed, hurrying to dry your cheek. One last look at the mirror and you admitted defeat. You wouldn’t be able to hide that you've been crying. Your eyes were way too puffy and red now.
Wondering who was at the door, you really hoped it wasn’t Steve. Then, you realised, it couldn’t be Steve. He asked Nancy to the dance. She said yes. That was the reason you’ve been crying for hours now with the dress on. 
Steve was with Nancy.
When you arrived at the door, you expected a lot of people. But not the one that was waiting there. His hair was slicked back, Steve style, and he had the cutest suit on. “Dustin?” You wondered quite loudly as you looked at him, up and down, frowned and crossed your arms against your chest. “What… Why… How…”
“Gosh, Steve is so blind,” Dustin rolled his eyes and stepped inside your house like it was his now. “I’m making sure you’re coming to the dance,” he continued and then took a long look at you. You could see the moment his eyes softened, meaning he noticed you’ve been crying. “I knew it. Now, finish up, we’re going.”
“Where do you come from?” You wondered, trying to wipe invisible tears that would still be there on your cheeks. “How do you know where I live? Why are you here?”
“That’s too many questions,” Dustin rolled his eyes. “But okay. First, I came through the front door. Second, I know where you live because I’m smart. Third, I’m here to help you confess to Steve.”
That was indeed too many questions, because you received way more answers that your brain could comprehend. “How do you-”
“Like I said,” Dustin stepped closer to you and put both of his hands on your shoulders. “No time. I know. Now, go get ready, I’ll be waiting in the car.”
To that, you stopped mid track. Already, Dustin Henderson showing at your house was something you would never have expected. He clearly knew you had feelings for Steve, but that part strangely didn’t surprise you. Dustin was always the clever one, after all.
“The… Car?”
Once you were ready, after your mom kissed you goodbye and told you how beautiful you were, you walked outside to see what Dustin was talking about. And here, parked in front of your house was a car. Of course, it wasn’t Dustin’s, he didn’t have the age to get his licence yet. But as you got closer…
“Hello dear, you are beautiful!”
“Thank you m’am,” you smiled as you entered the car next to Dustin’s mom. Sitting at the back, you knew Dustin had the biggest smile ever. The kid was proud of himself.
Arriving at the dance with Dustin was weird at first, but quickly, you noticed no one was paying attention to you anyway. Already, people were on the dance floor, the mixtape you made for the occasion playing in the speakers. They used the same lights and the same decoration as the snowball dance, but no one minded. Adults and younger people were mingling and having fun for the first time since the earthquake.
“Dustin, I have to ask you.” You were at the drinks table with your friend, hiding. Looking at the choices of beverages to hide the fact you were too scared to look at people and seeing Steve with Nancy. He had to be there. That was for sure. “Why do you want to help me?”
“I’m not only helping you,” Dustin answered, taking a glass of grape juice. “I’m also helping Steve. That poor guy is so blinded by Nancy, it hurts both him and the girls that like him. At first, I thought he would get with Robin, but they don’t have that kind of relationship.” He took a loud sip of his juice as you still avoided looking at anyone in the room. Head bent down, you thought about what Dustin just said. “Then, I saw how you looked at him. It was easy to guess.”
Of course, if someone would see through the mask you tried to wear whenever you were with Steve to hide your feelings, it would be Dustin.
“So,” you resumed, finally making your choice. You picked a can of soda and turned to Dustin. “You do that for him?”
“Steve needs someone like you in his life. And he needs to realise Nancy loves Jonathan, break up or not. Look,” Dustin gestured in front of him, and it was with fear that you finally turned to scan the crowd.
To the left, there was El with Mike, dancing so closely it was barely if they were two people anymore. Hopper and Joyce were there as well, dancing cheek to cheek, and you smiled at seeing them so happy. Hopper coming back to Hawkins was the best thing that happened in a while, even if at first, people were shocked to see someone seemingly coming back to life, again. Then, there was Lucas and Will eating cake, clearly talking about DnD. Will’s face was bright with passion as he spoke to his friend.
Then, like there was a spotlight on them, Nancy was with Steve. 
Steve looked so good, for a moment, you forgot to breathe. He had a suit on, with a bow tie and his shirt was unbuttoned enough to show the chest hair he was so proud of.
Nancy was as beautiful in her pink dress. Her curly hair was tied in a tight ponytail and clips with little bows were decorating the side of her head.
But above their unnatural beauty and how much they fitted together, there was something else. Nancy kept glancing towards the door, as if she expected to see someone come in at any moment. Yes, she was holding Steve’s hands, she was physically with him, but her mind was completely elsewhere. 
Hope seemed to light a flame in your chest. She was looking for Jonathan, that was certain. They say the eyes are the mirror of the heart. And her heart belonged to him. Dustin was right, Steve hurt himself by holding on to her.
The slow song seemed to end, and Nancy whispered something to Steve. Again, you were too far to hear, but the look she gave him before walking to the exit meant enough.
She was leaving to find Jonathan.
Your heart sank then. How could you feel hope when you saw the man you loved getting his heart broken, again? You knew the feeling. It hurts so bad it gets hard to breathe. You could not take advantage of this.
Steve seemed to notice he was alone in the middle of the dance floor, because he suddenly looked all around him. And when his eyes fell on you, when a smile stretched his lips as he walked towards you, you really felt your heart drop to the floor. 
“Here he comes,” Dustin sipped his juice again and subtly walked further in the room to leave you two some time alone together. Part of you wanted to punch him, after all, he brought you here and told you all of that about Steve, to then leave you alone with him. But the other part was thankful.
Here was your chance.
“Hey! I didn’t think you would come,” Steve said the moment he was close enough. You swallowed, played with your soda, trying to find something to answer, but nothing left your mouth. There were so many things you wanted to tell him, your brain was running wild with the desire to speak, but it was blocked. Impossible to say a single thing. “Oh, I love that song!” Steve bobbed his head to the rhythm, clumsily vibing to the music. You knew it was one of his favourites, you practised a dance on that song with him, that was the reason you put it on the mixtape. Hoping you would get to dance to this song with him again. “So, Nancy left to find Jonathan.” You glanced at him quickly to see his reaction; he rolled his eyes, drinking his apple juice quickly. “It’s like she can’t get him out of her head, y’anno?”
“Steve, I-” You tried. You tried so hard to make the words leave your mouth, find the courage… But you were immediately interrupted.
“I spent a week learning how to dance, gathered the courage to ask her, she came here with me, and now she’s gone? If you want my opinion, it’s so unfair. I was right there!” Steve exclaimed, drowning the rest of his juice. “Why is there nothing else than juice and soda here?”
“There’s kids to the dance, Steve, so there’s no alcohol,” you tried again, tears quickly filling your eyes. You wanted to say it. So bad. It was the time. You were alone with him, you just had to say it. The words were bleeding through your lips, your heart beating so hard it hurt. You could barely hear the song above the beatings.
“I just wished she could see me, y’anno?” Steve continued, not at all listening to you. “I’m right there, next to her… And…” You could see him lower his head, clearly hurt by what happened. You really hated to see him like that, so like always… You tried to comfort him.
“I know…” You whispered, knowing exactly what he meant. “Sometimes, the right person is right there, next to you. With only love to give,” you continued. Next to you, Steve nodded, agreeing with you. “You're there. Right there next to them. But they don’t see you.”
“Exactly!” Steve exclaimed. “If only Nancy was thinking like you…”
Tears were now running down your cheeks. You couldn’t hold them back. All you ever wanted to tell him, you basically just did. And he was still talking about Nancy, comparing her to you.
It would always be about Nancy.
“Sorry,” you excused yourself, walking as quickly as you could towards the closest door. You had to leave, right now. Coming was a bad idea. You should have stayed home, curled up in your bed, watching the wall like somehow, the answer to all of your questions was hiding in the wallpaper.
Making your way through the crowd, you couldn’t hold back the sobs that shook your chest. Good thing the music was there, it could bury the sounds. But it also buried Steve’s voice as he called your name.
There was only one place you could go. To hide and cry and let your emotions drown freely out of your body. The lock was broken for a while now, but since no one cared about this place, the school didn’t think it was necessary to change it. Who would want to steal anything here? Dance material, costumes, even the theatre props were put in here. Most of them were so worn, even the patches sewed on the fabrics to cover the holes were starting to rip apart.
During the hell that was your high school, being in the dance club was the only thing that brought you comfort and joy. And then, you became friends with Robin. She wasn’t in the club, but you could see her sometimes during practice in the doorway, mimicking the movements like she wanted so badly to be there. One time, you asked her if she wanted to join, and she answered she was so bad at dancing she would look like a clown. You proposed to teach her how to dance, but then, she suddenly got very busy with something she wouldn’t tell you about.
The earthquake happened shortly after. You knew there was more than that, a truth her group of friends were hiding. Of course, by hanging out with Robin, you ended up hanging out with her friends too, and that included Steve. She promised you there was nothing between the two of them, and you believed her.
Friendship didn’t always need romance after all.
In Hawkins, there was the big, main gymnasium, but there was also a smaller one right next to it. The room was surrounded by mirrors and designated for dance and theatre practice. And in the corner, the only place there were no mirrors, there was a door. And behind, the props you were hiding with.
You had no idea how much time passed. How many tears shed down your cheeks before there were none left. Gosh, you were crying for a boy, and missing the dance you were so happy to attend at first. It was so unfair, you couldn’t stay there and cry alone like a teenager with a heartbreak.
With that new resolution in mind, you quickly dried your cheeks, got up, and opened the door. Lights filled the room, but you couldn't remember you let the lights on when you came in here. Only one step out of the room and you walked into a firm wall of warmth head first.
“Ouch,” you mumbled, staggering a bit to find your balance back. Stupid high heels you were not used to wearing. Once the first surprise of heading into someone was passed, you noticed that in fact, you weren’t alone in here. In your private hiding spot. And you noticed it from the start, when you walked into him. You knew who it was, only with the soft scent he always had. Of course, there was a strong aftershave scent above it. But under, it was him. Your other source of comfort.
Though, right now, it was a source of heartbreak.
“Sorry,” Steve apologised, both hands raised. Not able to face him right now, you kept your head down and stared at his chest. Particularly at the patch of hair he was proudly displaying tonight with his unbuttoned shirt.
“What are you doing here?” You asked, rocking from one foot to the other. Stress started building up, did he follow you? How did he know you were in there?
“I couldn’t leave you after you ran away like that.” Steve’s voice was soft, low, almost a whisper. Like he was speaking carefully, choosing his words to be sure to not mess anything up. “I also couldn’t let you leave without…”
As the first note of the song echoed in the empty room, you couldn't help but lift your head towards him. A smile was stretching his lips, he looked so proud of himself, and he was so close to you you could see your reflection back in his brown eyes.
“How did you…” You started, looking around the room to try and find who put the song on. THe room had speakers, but to have access to it, you needed to be next to the sound console which was not with you right now.
“Do you want to dance with me, Y/n?” Steve's voice was now sulky and warm and even a bit flirty. And when you glanced towards him, it was to see his hand extended to you, a glint of amusement in his eyes and one wild hair strand falling on his forehead. “Please.”
I feel so unsure
As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies, something in your eyes
Calls to mind a silver screen
And all its sad good-byes
Who were you to tell him no? It felt like a fairy tale. Maybe you fell asleep in the prop room, and this was your dream coming true. Well, your dream being a dream. You couldn’t let that pass, so dream or not, you took his hand.
It was warm in yours, almost burning.
I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
This verse, he sung it with the song. And as the lyrics left his lips, Steve hugged you to him, his whole body engulfing yours with the heat. It felt hot, you knew your face was flushed with embarrassment of being so close to him. You almost missed the significance of the song. How the lyrics and what he was singing was exactly what was happening.
Though, as you started your slow dance, your left hand in his big one and your right one on his shoulder while his was around your waist, he didn’t step on your feet this time. He had rhythm. 
You teached him well.
Laying your head on his chest, you closed your eyes. If only this wasn’t a dream. 
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I'd been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you, oh
As the song continued, time seemed to stop. It felt natural. To be this close to Steve. To hold him close to you. To share the same space, the same body heat and the same air. It was beautiful, just the two of you, surrounded by an endless amount of reflection all around you. Your twins dancing the same dance in the mirors.
Steve stepped back ever so slightly, but never let go of your hand. And then, with the skills of a professional dancer, he lifted the arms that were locked with yours and made you spin slowly. No feet stepping on your toes, you swung on yourself beautifully. The hem of the dress lifted and created a swirl of red that got reflected in the mirrors. You saw it all around you. And when you lifted your head to tell him he did it perfectly, your words were cut by lips.
At the same moment Steve kissed you, fireworks exploded in your stomach. There was no one else than the two of you in the school. In Hawkins. On the whole planet. Only the two of you existed. Not wasting a second, you put your other arm around his neck and kissed him back with all the love you had for him. 
And in the distance, the song continued.
Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But now, who's gonna dance with me?
Please stay
“Please stay,” Steve broke the kiss and exhaled softly against your face. You closed your eyes and smiled sadly, knowing this just couldn’t be true. It was a dream. “I was blind, so blind,” he continued, a nervous laugh following his words. To that, you opened your eyes again and looked at him, listening to what he had to say.
And in his eyes, you could see anxiety.
Wait. Steve being anxious? He was always so sure of himself. You frowned. “What?”
“I was blinded by Nancy… We never really forget our first love, you know,” his gaze grew sad. Yeah, you knew. Nodding your head, you invited him to continue. “But I realised tonight… Sometimes… Sometimes, the right person is right there, next to you. With only love to give. You were there. Right there next to me. And I saw you, I saw you since the time I met you. But I couldn’t really see you, you know?” You nodded even if you were not really sure to follow. “I mean… Y/n, I like you.” 
Butterflies flew widely in your stomach now.
“So that’s why you kissed me,” you nodded. God, you were nodding way too much!
Steve nodded as well. At least you weren’t the only one using your head to show agreement. “Please, forget how of a blind jerk I was, stay…”
To that, you thought. Stepping back from his warmth, even if staying in his arms was the only thing you wanted, you suddenly clasped both hands on your cheeks quite strongly. By now, the song was over, so the clap sounded loudly in the room.
“I’m not dreaming, am I?”
Steve looked at you with wide, confused eyes. “No…?”
A bright smile stretched your lips. Good. This wasn’t a dream. You took a couple of seconds more to take in the moment, take a deep breath and admire the man in front of you.
God, your heart was about to get out of your chest.
“But… wait,” you momentarily lost your smile. “How… How did you know? Minutes ago, you were all over Nancy,” you reminded him, but you could see for him it was like a stab in the back. You quickly asked your question, afraid to spoil the moment. “And now you’re here, and danced with me, and kissed me,” you smiled, your lips tingling with the need to do it again. “What happened in the meantime?”
LIke he was waiting for the right moment, the door cracked open on an overly curious teen. 
“Good, you both like each other. Now, can we go back to the dance please?” Dustin muttered before closing the door. You listened to his steps fading away.
“I should have known,” you rolled your eyes playfully. If someone had to open Steve’s eyes, it was Dustin.
“Ready to go back?” Steve changed the subject, probably a bit ashamed it took a kid to open his eyes and offered a hand that you took with no hesitation. Glancing up at his face, you were met with a soft gaze filled with warmth.
“Actually... I’d like to stay a bit longer,” you snuggled against Steve, his arms immediately circling your frame. “If it’s okay with you.”
“Of course,” Steve placed his cheeks on top of your head. “We can stay as long as you want.”
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theoreticslut · 2 years
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「 all so you can have a kid 」
eddie munson x fem reader
summary: eddie knows a thing or two to help comfort you when your period is getting the better of you.
requested: yes & no
word count: 1.5k
warnings: mentions of having a period, brief mention of having kids, pet names (princess & honey), brief mention of sex/sex life, teasing, love confession, cuddling
a/n: i’ve had this written for a while now - for at least two months i think - but i’ve been waiting to post it for whatever reason. i enjoy it though, and i hope you all do too Xx
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You can’t help but sigh as you adjust yourself ever so slightly to lay on your stomach, tightly hugging a pillow, while a mixtape of yours softly fills the room. With your lack of energy and sore body, there’s nothing you want to do more than lay in bed.
The only thing that might be better than this is if you had someone to keep you company, but you had no plans to have anyone over nor do you feel like asking anyone to come over.
Letting yourself zone out to the music, you close your eyes, groaning lightly when the doorbell of your house rings. Luckily you’re not home alone so you don’t have to get up.
“I want you to want me…I need you to need me…I’d love you to love me…I’m begging you to beg me.” You hum along to the cassette, hugging your pillow tighter as you sigh, back aching.
You hear a soft, quick knock on your door, but by the time you turn to look in the direction of it, your best friend has already opened it and let himself in.
“Hey, princess.” Eddie smiles, shutting your door as you rest yourself up on your forearms.
“Hey, Eds. What’re you doing here?”
“Wanted to see you and hang out, if that’s okay?”
“Of course it’s okay. I love hanging out with you.” You smile, watching as he shrugs off his leather jacket, revealing his hellfire club tee - the one you designed for him.
“I love hanging out with you too, honey. That’s partly why I’m over here all the time.” He states, sliding into bed in front of you, resting on his side to look at you.
“What’s the other part?”
“Your dad is an amazing cook.”
You shake your head, smiling at him as you lower yourself back onto the bed, happy with just his presence.
“Why’re you so lazy today? You’re usually so excited to see me. Don’t tell me you’ve finally become immune to my charm.”
“As if that could ever happen.” You scoff, looking up at him after rolling your eyes.
“I’m just tired and sore, Eds. Don’t want to move.”
“How come? Did you finally meet someone that knows how to fuck?” He questions, teasing you about the poor choice in guys you have.
Even though you’ve never explicitly shared your sex life with him, he loves guessing how the guys you’ve been with are, always commenting that they could never treat a girl how she needs. As if he knows any better himself - not that you’d know that, though.
“You’re disgusting.” You huff, scrunching up your nose as you hug the pillow closer to your body.
“It’s just a question.”
“Not that my sex life is any of your concern, though.”
“If it’s not from being fucked well, then what’s got you all tired and sore?” He questions, scooting down the bed until his face is level with yours.
You frown at him lightly, not wanting to say it, knowing he’d find it disgusting. Not that having a period is disgusting - it’s just your body taking care of itself really - but he’s a guy. Guys typically find it disgusting. 
“What?” He questions, searching your face when you don’t say anything.
“Eddie,” you sigh, cocking your head the slightest bit.
“What? Are you sick?”
You shake your head, sighing as you close your eyes, a soft groan leaving your lips as you move.
“Then what? Is it-oh.” He chuckles, shaking his head before looking you in your eyes.
“Princess, is it your period?” He gently questions, a soft smile on his face as he waits for your answer.
At your little hum, he nods in understanding before grabbing your hand and tugging you towards him. Furrowing your brows at him, you watch him smile.
“Come here.” He laughs.
“Why?”
“Just come here.”
Giving in, you let him pull you nearly on top of him as he lays on his back.
“Eddie,” you start, still confused.
“Give me a second.” He chuckles, helping you to get comfortable - your chest resting on his torso, your head nestled into the crook of his neck as your left leg drapes over his right.
Once you’re pressed up tight against his body, he wraps his left arm around the back of you, his hand reaching the small of your back which he carefully massages. 
“Ohhh.” You hum, relaxing into his body as he rubs your sore back.
“Does that help any?” He questions, watching as you exhale and snuggle in closer into him, your eyes closed.
“Mhm.”
“Good. I’m sorry you're not feeling good.” 
“Not your fault.” Your murmur, simply appreciating his body heat and the soft pressure of his hand running over the small of your back.
“I know, but it’s not fair you have to go through this. All so you can have a kid someday.”
“Mm, not the worst thing. Not with you here.” 
“Careful, princess. Remember that flattery works with me.”
“Couldn’t forget, Eds. You’re the best, though.” 
“Only because I love you. You know that?” 
“I know, and I love you too.”
“I know you do. Couldn’t ask for anything better, either.” He smiles, leaning down to press a kiss to your head.
You hum, trying to get even closer to him although you’re already pressed against him as tight as you humanly can be.
“You know, you’d be an amazing boyfriend.” You absentmindedly mumble, his hand pausing only a second as he takes in your words.
It’s not that you haven’t had the thought before, but you’ve always been too scared to voice it, worried he’d take it as you having feelings for him - which you do - but you didn’t want to scare him.
“You asking me out, y/n?” 
You can hear the smirk in his voice and all you can do is shake your head as you bite back a smile. Either this is going to be a big joke to him or he feels the same way as you, and you really hope it’s the latter.
“Always figured you’d be the one doing the asking, Eds.”
“Oh yeah? You been thinking about me asking you out - my pretty little best friend?”
“You haven’t?” You retort, quirking your brow as you keep your eyes shut, not wanting to confirm nor deny that you have thought about it.
“Now I never said that.”
“No?”
“Nuh-uh. Truth is I’ve thought about it plenty.” He states, voice no longer carrying his teasing lilt, but still sounding as if he’s got a smile on his lips.
“Have you now?”
“Mhm. Now what about you? Have you thought about it, honey?”
At his question, you pause a moment, trying to decide the best way to go about this. If you tell him honestly, will he get scared?
“Maybe a few times…”
“Just a few?” 
“Because I’ve thought about it nearly every night since the seventh grade.” He murmurs, voice soft and sensual just above your ear.
“Might’ve been more than a few.” 
“Yeah?”
“Mhm. I’ve kind of loved you for a while.” You admit, softly opening your eyes and titling your head to look at him.
“Lucky me.” He teases, using his free hand to push some hair out of your face, stomach flipping at how beautiful you look laying on top of him and looking up at him with such tired eyes.
“I like to think so.”
“I guess it’s a good thing that I’ve loved you for a while then too, huh?” 
“I guess so.”
“And I guess it’s also a good thing that I think you’d make an amazing girlfriend too?”
“I’d think so.” You smile, feeling your stomach tighten in excited nerves.
“Then I think it only makes sense for me to ask you to be my girlfriend, huh? If you think I’d be a good boyfriend, and I think you’d be a good girlfriend. Not to mention that we both love each other.”
“Seems like the only logical thing to do.” 
Shaking his head with a wide smile, you can’t help but find yourself smiling as well, watching his beautiful brown eyes as they crinkle slightly with his chuckling.
“God, I love you, honey.” He smiles, pressing a kiss to your forehead.
“Will you, y/n y/l/n, be my girlfriend?”
“I’d love to be, Eddie.” You smile, puckering your lips for a kiss, hoping he gets the message that you don’t want to move more than you have to.
“Yeah?”
“Mhm. Now can I please give you a kiss, Eds?” You nearly pout, puckering your lips again as he chuckles, leaning down to press his lips to yours.
You can’t help but moan lightly into the kiss, drawing a chuckle from Eddie as he pulls away lightly, rubbing his hand over your back again as he leans back in.
When thinking of wanting company earlier, you certainly didn’t think it’d include a boyfriend, but here you are, and you honestly wouldn’t want it any other way.
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sixofpomegranates · 1 year
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☠︎ Girlfriend ☠︎
Request: A Part 2 to "Tutor"
Pairing: Eddie Munson x Carver!Fem!Reader
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A/N: Ignore that Silence of the Lambs was published in '88.
CW: Smut, Fluff, Angst 18+| [y/n]'s Mother (Family Secrets/Misogyny/Rich Family/Unhappy Marriage/Unplanned Pregnancy) Mentions of Forced Date, Self-Deprecation, Feeling of not being good enough, Secret Relationship, Wayne being our #1 Dad, Smut~ Penetrative Sex (Unprotected, Creampie, Semi-Public)
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"Sooo... Girls' night has officially started," Robin announces as the Wheelers leave and reveals the whiskey she stole from her dad's liquor cabinet.
Steve looks up from the graduation cap Nancy makes him hold so she can glue down the white lace she wants on it. "Hey," he cries, hating that he technically is one of the girls.
Robin rolls her eye. "Girls' night with Steve," she corrects herself sarcastically.
Steve ignores the tone, simply giving a satisfied, "Thank you."
Both take a sip of whiskey, grimacing their faces, while I glue the last and final red rhinestone on the devil's skin, which lurks maniacally on Eddie's cap. He hasn't written his test yet, but as I told him, I am certain he'll graduate.
"Eddie will love that," Nancy tells me, and I grin.
"You think?" I ask, looking down at Mike's Hellfire Club shirt one last time to make sure I copied everything correctly. It looks good, the devil, full of red rhinestones, is surrounded by spikes on the edges and a silver '86 on the side, and the black tassel comes from his mouth like a hellish tongue.
Robin cackles, "Are you crazy? The graduation cap looks like it's straight from his brain."
"Because it kind of is," I laugh, taking a sip of the vile liquor that burns in my throat.
"So, you are a couple now?" Steve asks, still confused over the whole secretive concept Eddie and I have going on at the moment.
"Kind of," I reply, making him raise his eyebrows.
"What's a kind-of-couple?"
I sigh, annoyed over the last two weeks - the first two of our relationship - having been nothing but hide and seek, little notes in my locker, mixtapes delivered to me by Dustin, and staying as far away from each other as possible.
"We like each other a lot. We see and want a future together, but we'll have to wait until we graduate because my family believes the devil possesses him," I explain as casually as possible.
"Well, I wish that would be the strangest thing I've ever heard," Nancy mutters, empathetic. "Have you made up a plan for after graduation?"
I nod. "I'll move out, and I already have found a store I'm interested in renting."
"Where are you going to live? I can always ask my parents to let you stay with us," my best friend asks sweetly, but I decline.
"Thanks, Robin. But I think I'll buy a house a little outside of Hawkins, closer to the store."
Steve raises his brows, "You have that kind of money?"
"Yes, it's a generous trust fund. A small house is affordable," I explain as if mine and Steve's dad haven't been business partners for over a decade now.
"Especially since after the earthquake, the real estate prices dropped to an all-time low," Nancy jokes, taking a sip of soda to flush down the taste of whiskey.
"So, no better time to buy a house," Robin joins in. "Except if Vecna comes back and decides to continue his mandala of terror."
We share a look, knowing it's inevitable that it will happen at one point in time, yet I shrug. "Hey, I'm going to enjoy my life to the fullest until he returns."
Nancy's hand brushes over my shoulder, signing her support, then she shows us her finished cap.
As she puts it aside, Steve asks teasingly in his most girlish voice, "Are we now painting our toenails?"
"Who invited you?" Robin exclaims, annoyed but chuckling, and throws a pillow at him.
As they bicker, a very clear yelp from outside the bedroom catches my attention.
"What was that?" I ask Nancy, who answers suspiciously fast.
"That's Mike and the boys."
Another annoyed row of curses follows, making me state, "That sounded like Eddie." As nobody answers, I stare at the most guilty looking of them. "Nance."
"They help him study," she replies, and I feel my heart starting to beat faster.
"So, he's here, and you didn't tell me?" I ask.
Robin shrugs, "It's Girls' Night, and he asked us not to tell you."
I jump off the bed, graduation cap in my hand, and leave the room. Stopping by Mike's room, I watch them through the small gap they've left the door open.
"Last chance, Eddie," Dustin announces, standing before the chair my boyfriend sits on.
From a paper handed to him by Mike, he reads, "Antacids and antiallergic drugs interfere with the function of histamines but do not interfere with the function of each other. Explain."
Eddie's hair is wet and slicked back; Erica stands beside him, a water gun pointing in his direction.
"The-" he starts, but the armed girl soaks him in water. "What the fuck?"
"Erica, he was about to answer," Mike tells her, being quickly shut up by her.
"He was too slow."
"I hate you, little shits," he tells them, brushing his wet bangs from his face.
"Answer," Erica demands, the neon green gun pointed at his face again.
"They do not interfere with the functioning of each other because they work on different receptors in the body. Histamine stimulates the secretion of pepsin and hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The drug cimetidine was designed to prevent the interaction of histamine with the receptors present in the stomach wall. This results in the release of fewer amounts of acid. Antacid and antiallergic drugs work on different receptors."
"Mike?" Dustin asks, having him nod.
"He's right."
A triumphant laugh escapes Eddie, making my heart swell with love. I knew he could do it if he tried hard enough.
"Great, can we take a break?" he asks, hopeful, but Erica shakes her head.
"No."
"C'mon," he whines, and I decide to intervene.
"Hey," I greet them, knocking on the door. "Would you mind if I borrow Eddie for a while?"
My eyes meet his brown ones, and I can swear they sparkle as he realizes I am actually here. If his heart beats as fast from excitement as mine?
"Five minutes, else his dumbass brain resets itself," Erica allows, putting the water gun down.
Eddie uses the opportunity and bolts out of the room, past me, and down the stairs.
"What did he pay you?" I ask the kids.
Dustin grins excitedly. "He bought us the new Atari 7800."
I raise my eyebrows, "And you Super Soaker him for getting answers wrong?"
"Four minutes," Erica announces, and I quickly lift my hands in surrender.
"Kay." She has a bright future ahead of her, that bossy little girl.
I follow Eddie down the stairs, finding him on the porch, a cigarette in his mouth.
"I love kissing smokers," I announce jokingly, making him turn to me and pull me against his chest.
"Sorry, Sweetheart. They're really pushing me in there."
"I know, saw it," I giggle, running a hand through his wet curls.
Flicking the butt of his cigarette away, he cups my cheeks. "Jesus, I missed you," he announces before bringing our lips together. The taste of cigarettes is overpowered by his own, so I don't feel bothered by it as I melt into the kiss.
His hands wander to my waist as he deepens the kiss. "Eddie," I giggle, but he doesn't stop, instead moving down to my neck.
"Eddie," I breathe again, weakly. "I got something for you."
He instantly stops, curious puppy eyes staring me down. I reveal the graduation cap I had hidden behind my back, and he takes it, holding it to the porch light.
"That's... You made that for me?" He asks, baffled. I nod, having him truly touched. "You're that sure I'll graduate?"
As I nod, he pulls me into another kiss, this one being less lusting and more... More.
As he pulls away, he whispers against my lips, "I need to go back in. Still have a few notes I need to go over."
"If you need a break, Nancy, Robin, Steve, and I are having a Girls' Night," I offer, making him place a kiss on my forehead.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder," he tells me. "I'll see you when we graduate, but keep Dustin's walkie-talkie on just in case I'll get lonely and need to hear your voice."
We haven't used them yet, but Dustin — our number one supporter — has lent us his walkie-talkies. It's cute and a valuable thing to have since we can't exactly just call each other.
I follow Eddie inside, surprised by how determent he can be. "Eddie?" He stops on the stairs, looking down at me. "If given the choice, house or trailer?"
He chuckles, "Can't afford either."
As I give him a serious look since we both know I can afford both for us, he sighs, telling me smiling, "I'd follow you wherever your heart takes you."
And as if he knows it can't get any more romantic, he leaves me there before the moment is ruined, returning to his study circle of hell.
*****
Cursing, I slam the door behind me. This has to be a sick joke.
My father just announced that his old friend from college and his son are here for a visit. Directly followed by the boy's resume and the information that I will be going out with him for dinner next Tuesday.
Matt is a rich jock, of course, from an old money family and has a family line cleaner than the operating table of the nearby hospital.
He is also exactly what my family wants from me, and therefore, Dad didn't even give me a chance to say no.
No. He said this was an essential step for my future, and if we'd get along, there would stand nothing in the way of further arrangements.
I feel like cattle about to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
I feel trapped in the current situation.
It knocks on the door, and although I – loud and clearly – say no, my mother comes in. She holds a silver foiled Pop-Tart – I know she hates when I eat them – as a peace offering in her perfectly manicured hands.
"Hun," she says, sitting beside me on the mattress. "Your dad didn't mean to upset you. He just really wants you to have a husband that can offer you something."
"I'm eighteen. I don't want to think about getting married just yet."
Mom nods, her eyes focused on the shiny foil in her hands. "I know you think this is ridiculous now, but your teenage years are over quicker than you think, and then you're expected to fit into society seamlessly. You have a family name and legacy to protect. It would help if you'd trust your father more. He knows what's best."
I sit up, feeling like she's messing with me, sounding like a broken record that always tells me what I, as a Carver, am expected to be and do. "I don't wanna go on a date with this guy, but Dad forces me to because he'll benefit from me being with a son of a wealthy friend. That isn't thinking about what's best for me, Mom."
After a few seconds of deafening silence, she looks up from the Pop-Tarts. "You're still seeing the Munson boy, aren't you?" she asks calmly, knowing.
I quickly shake my head. I didn't even dare to look at Eddie anymore, just out of fear we'd get caught. "N-No. Dad said I wasn't allowed to, so I dumped him."
I sound convincing. I trained myself to sound like that. The words are clean and painful to think about, but I am so convincing.
They always say that you can't lie to your mother. She's supposed to be the person knowing you best, having loved and raised you. I never thought my mom knew me enough to keep up with that saying... Yet, her eyes fill with shock and worry the second the lie leaves my mouth.
"[y/n]. Your father will be furious."
"About what?" I ask her. "You want me to call him? I bet you ten bucks he's at some stupid party or has another girl over right now."
I recall the fact that I know Eddie would pick up, that he doesn't like parties, and that he wouldn't cheat on me. I don't like having to sound so convincing. I am messing with my own mind doing it.
Mom sighs. "This might've fooled your father, young lady, but not me. You have to break things up with this boy. [y/n], I beg of you to be reasonable here. You know this family will never approve of him. They will disown you, shun you..."
I shrug. "So? There's worse than having to pass on Thanksgiving dinners with a family that thrived for generations of exploiting others and yet still acts as though they worked for their wealth."
"[y/n]," she sighs. "Sometimes it's about what's best for your family."
"So my family benefits from me being miserable? Sounds like a shitty family to me," I scoff.
"How do you think I would feel if your grandparents would announce your exclusion from the family? Do you think they would ever let me see you again? I wouldn't be able to go to your wedding or meet my grandchildren."
"Mom, this family isn't the mafia. We could still see each other..."
"We both know you're not stupid enough to actually believe this. Think of your Aunt Sweety."
My father's younger sister, Mary Louise Carver, mostly known as Sweety (a hint toward her sweet nature), met the love of her life when she was eighteen. The boy (born to immigrant parents) had come from a broken, financially unstable family and was working odd jobs to support himself.
Sweety decided to marry him, not caring about what our family said.
The scandal had shaken our entire family, I had only been five, but I still remember the Sunday night dinners ending in screaming and tears.
The Carver family line is as clean and purebred as could be. We have lives planned for us, expectations and traditions to fulfill that have come with us on the Mayflower... We're not allowed to pair with the common folk.
Disowned and shunned, my aunt carried on and married her boyfriend. The last time we heard from her, she'd moved overseas.
On family celebrations, we're not allowed to bring up her name; there are no pictures of her found anywhere in our houses; when an old family friend (unaware of the drama) asks about her, we pretend she's dead.
When it comes to the Carvers, Mary Louise doesn't exist.
God, fuck, we have an awful family. Even if I like to pretend that my family life wouldn't change by choosing Eddie, my mom's stressed-out face gives me a very needed but heavily unwanted reality check.
"If our family is as bad, why did you marry Dad?"
I know how Grandma treats Mom. She always makes sure to let her know that she isn't a Carver and isn't a welcomed person in our bloodline. I can't see how anyone would ever choose to be part of this family.
Love makes you do crazy things, but love isn't even in the top ten words I'd use to describe my parent's relationship.
My mother quickly shrugs off my question. "Different situations."
I cock my head, watching her focus painfully hard on the Pop-Tarts. "How so?"
She swallows harshly, forcing herself to smile. "As I told you before, bad boys have the ability to ruin your life."
My mother and I were never close. She genuinely tried but couldn't fully connect with me. And once I was older, we were simply too different.
The way she played the role of the happy, rich housewife, although she needed to take uppers every morning just so she could get out of bed, was common knowledge in our family.
When I was little, Jason spent enough time at our house that he'd even developed a system that was planned to prevent me from seeing her fight with my dad, pop her uppers, or have her breakdowns.
My mother isn't happy.
And the longer I think about it, her words, my age, a very clear image paints itself for me.
"Mom, were you–"
She nods, interrupting me. "Three months pregnant when I married your father? Yes."
"So you married him out of obligation."
Pressing her lips together, she says, "His family was very clear about what they thought of the idea of having a grandchild born out of wedlock. There weren't many options given to me, so I took the most beneficial one for all three of us."
Oh, do things now make sense. "You married Dad because of me."
"Oh, now don't look so sad, [y/n]," she smiles her fake smile; I assume this mask gives her comfort. "I have a beautiful life, and I wouldn't change it for anything. I have a hard-working husband providing for his family and a beautiful, intelligent daughter; I get to keep up the family's values, and I never have to worry about money..."
... And you take pills and cry to yourself every day. Having money doesn't sound like it's worth it.
"It's the '80s, Mom," I tell her carefully. "Money isn't everything, and I definitely don't care if you divorce Dad to start over or not. You'd still be my mom."
Shaking her head and wiping away an uncried tear, she shuts me out again. "[y/n], I am not going to take life advice from an eighteen-year-old child. I am in the place and life I created for myself, and I am very happy," she lectures me.
After handing me the Pop-Tart, her eyes become a little sifter again. "Please just go on this date with Matt and think about all the possibilities a marriage to him could offer you in comparison to marrying trailer trash. If not for yourself, do it for me."
Tired of the conversation, I nod. "Kay."
I wait until Mom's outside, lock the door behind her, and fetch one of the shoe cartons from under the bed. Opening it, I push away my old Metallica shirt and grab Dustin's walkie-talkie.
He gave it to me, saying that Eddie has the other and should we ever want to talk, we could do it over the walkie-talkies. Keeping up an appearance, Eddie agreed not to pick up the phone should I call or pretend not to want to speak to me.
"Eddie," I ask quietly, turning on some music. "Eddie, are you there?"
I wait shortly, having him answer happily, "Hey, Sweetheart. I thought I'd be the one caving in first. Is everything okay? Miss me?"
I decide to tell him about my date. I refuse to be as toxic as the rest of my family, yet, I dread his response. Eddie deserves better than having his girlfriend go out with somebody else. We haven't even had our first date yet.
"I- I need to tell you something you won't like," I say.
"Okay?" he answered, confused.
"I need you to know that it means nothing to me, and I solely do it because I can't get out of it, so please don't read anything into it, okay?"
Clearing his throat, Eddie becomes more serious. "Okay? You're getting me a little worried over here. What's wrong, Baby?"
Biting the bullet, I blurt out, "My dad makes me go on a date with the son of a friend of his."
I wait for an answer, but there is none.
"Eddie, are you still there?"
"Uh-huh," he answers coldly. "Why did you tell me that?"
I frown. "Because you're my boyfriend, and I didn't want to keep it from you and have it look like a bigger deal than it actually is."
"It's a gigantic deal, actually," he tells me, irritated.
"It's just dinner with some jock-"
I am interrupted by Eddie's hurt rambling, build-up anger I didn't know he held coming forward. "No. It's a fucking date you go on with some other dude while I – as your boyfriend – am not even allowed to look at you. That jock gets to take you out and be seen with you while I get nothing."
"Eddie–"
"Don't go," he says quicker than I can find calming words.
"What?" I ask, taken by surprise.
He repeats himself. "I don't want you to go."
"It's not exactly like I have a choice."
"Bullshit. You always have a choice. You're not a fucking piece of meat," Eddie scoffs.
It's something so basic, but I love him for believing that I truly have a choice.
"Eddie, I have to because my dad told me to. I am not interested in the guy, but it is what it is. After dinner, he'll drop me off at home, and that's it," I say, hearing him sigh emotionally.
His emotions are so delicate underneath all of his freak armor.
"I know this is all upsetting for you," I tell him. "But it is only until we graduate, and I'm out of here. The second I have my diploma, I promise I will make sure everyone in Hawkins knows I'm Eddie Munson's girlfriend. Gonna have it printed in the newspaper and on flyers. But I need you to trust me until then."
I really am not eager to meet this guy. I have all my horses set on Eddie, on us.
"It's not about trusting you..." he admits. "Just don't want you to see how much better you can do. What if that guy's some fucking prince charming, and you realize that's what you actually want, and I was just a phase of teenage rebellion?"
A giggle escapes me. "Eddie, you are not a phase. I wanted to be with you for years, and now that I got you're not getting rid of me again. I am not rethinking our plans—not even for a second."
"You sure?" he asks.
"Absolutely," I assure him.
He seems to think for a few seconds, and I just wish I could see his cheeky grin as he asks, "So forever?"
"I'd say till death do us part, but-"
He interrupts me with a burst of giddy energy. "Death can go fuck itself. I'll still hold your hand when I'm a freaking ghost rotting in my forever box. I'm actually thinking of getting a shared casket so we can rot together."
"Romantic," I giggle sarcastically, having him agree.
"Totally metal."
"Makes death metal get a whole new meaning, huh?"
We share a well-needed laugh.
"Gotta love that my girl makes jokes like that," Eddie chuckles.
"So I'm still your girlfriend?" I ask, glad that we're already acting healthier and more mature than my parents.
"You crazy? That was never up for debate," he assures me. "I'm as loyal as a dog. Unless you decide against it, we're forever."
"So, should I start writing [y/n] Munson on all my binders? I think I'm a little too old for that," I tease, still thinking of doing it anyway, feeling like a thirteen-year-old again.
"Lucky for you, I never grew out of that age; my options just got more advanced. I'm gonna ink it all over my body, permanently. Like a deal with the devil."
Having my name permanently marked on Eddie's body does sound nice...
"Hey, [y/n]?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm gonna tell you something, but you're not allowed to reply to it over the walkie-talkie, okay? Wanna hear it in person for the first time."
For towing my brows, I agree. "Okay? What is it?"
"I love you. Can't even think of a day I didn't, which makes me kind of stupid but also stupidly lucky 'cause I never want there to be a day without that feeling."
He says it so casually, yet honestly. I am overwhelmed and want to answer him and tell him I love him too, but as he requested, I'll wait until I get to see him again.
"In other news," Eddie chuckles. "I just finished a new campaign for Hellfire. The guys will both love and hate me, and I can't wait to see where the journey will take them."
"Wanna tell me about it?"
"You actually wanna hear about it, or are you being nice 'cause I'm good in bed?" he jokes.
"So full of yourself," I snicker. "Now tell me."
I get comfortable on my bed and hear Eddie clearing his throat, starting to talk, "Okay. So I actually wrote some lore I made up; I'll have to tell you about first: Centuries ago, the old gods were still reigning over the human kinds..."
*****
You just got to appreciate the irony of having my father set up a date for me to prove I can do better than Eddie Munson, and it just hardening my decision to spend the rest of my days as the freak's girl.
"So, you're going to Yale?" I ask after the seventh time that Matt flirts with the poor waitress, gawking at her ass.
"Yeah," he answers, looking around bored. He looks me up and down. "Look, I'm gonna cut this short: Am I getting something tonight?"
I raise my eyebrows. "Excuse me?"
"Sex," he clarifies, poking his pasta – the one he sent back three times. "I mean, like, you're not my type, but like... If the night ends in the back of my car anyway, we can skip this shit dinner."
Yes, this "date" is a step back for women's rights.
"I don't think we will," I tell Matt, and he shrugs.
"Yeah, kinda thought you were a prude."
I just nod. Fuck that. At this point, I don't even care for anything other than this date being over. Let that guy think whatever he wants.
"Is there any place around here where I can go for a beer?" he asks me, pulling me from my thoughts.
"You're underaged," I tell him loudly as some people have heard his previous question and start talking. We all drink secretly every once in a while, but rich-guy here doesn't seem to care for making it a secret.
Matt sighs, annoyed. "Fuck me. You're a buzz kill, huh?"
I think for a second. It's Tuesday, and suddenly, I know the perfect way to end the night. "Actually, there is this place called The Hideout. They play rock and metal, all in all, a rougher crowd, and usually, they don't check IDs there. We can drive there; I'll lead the way."
Throwing a couple of dollar bills on the table, he stands up. "You sound eager," he notes, putting on his jacket as I do the same. "Your boyfriend's there, right?"
"I don't have a boyfriend," I quickly answer, running after him, toward his car.
Matt chuckles as we get in. "Bullshit. You're dad told my dad you were running around with a punk."
"Metalhead," I correct him quicker than I can stop myself, knowing that Eddie would lose it being confused with punks.
"Ha," Matt quips back.
"Fuck."
Driving out of the parking lot, he sighs. "So, that's why you don't wanna fuck. Has nothing to do with you being a prude or with my looks, huh?"
I internally cringe as he rests his hand on my thigh, but my tone stays friendly. "No, absolutely not," I say, making him smile smugly. "You're an absolute heartthrob; every girl would be happy to be with you.
"But the last time that Eddie – my boyfriend – found out a guy flirted with me..." I remove his hand from my leg, sighing. "Poor guy, they haven't found him since. All I know is that Eddie ate his liver with fava beans and Dad's nice chianti."
Matt sucks in a breath, "Shit, really?"
I blink at him innocently, "I have no reason to lie to you, now, do I?"
"That is absolutely terrifying. Do- Is there anything that I can do to help you?"
Never read "Silence of the Lambs" and realize that you're a little stupid...
"That is so sweet of you," I tell Matt, laying a hand on my heart, "but please only worry about yourself. This date is already more danger than I'd like you to be in."
He swallows nervously, nodding. "Okay."
"We have to go right after the next fire hydrant."
Fair to say, I think I terrified Matt enough to keep his hands to himself. I would even feel a little bad if he wouldn't have been an insufferable asshat.
The second we're at The Hideout, loud music fills my ears, and Eddie's obnoxiously loud voice makes my heart beat faster. We hurry inside, Matt quick to leave my side, no longer caring if we lose each other in the crowd.
Through all the shit Eddie went through with these false accusations, his story really provided Corroded Coffin with their shot. The knowledge of the lead singer and guitarist being accused of murder, and satanism, being called a freak for minor things like music and the love for fantasy games really resonated with outcasts throughout America.
He is one of them. His story and hardships could easily be theirs.
The crowd loves the band. The cheap, handmade merch – t-shirts and cassette tapes – is already sold out, The Hideout has a tapestry with their name nailed to one of the walls, right next to tons of different biker trinkets.
I make my way to the bar and get myself a beer. Grabbing a stool the second it becomes available, I just sit there and watch my boyfriend and his band perform.
Half an hour later, Eddie thanks the unholy amount of people cheering for them for coming. His eyes scan the crowd and land on me. Instantly his smile becomes wider, eyes glistening in the spotlights he deserves to stand in.
I stay seated until the fans got their chance to swamp the boys, and when Corroded Coffin starts dragging their things outside, I follow swiftly through the back exit.
The cold air bites my skin while I watch Eddie and Gareth lift the drums in the back of the van. When the instruments are gone and he wishes his friends goodbye, Eddie finally notices me. With one hand moving through his sweaty mane, he tries to fix his deliciously disheveled appearance as he approaches me.
"Hey, baby," he says so softly it is almost a whisper. "What are you doing here?"
His hands grab my waist as he tilts his head and lovingly pecks my lips.
"The jock needed a beer after I friendly declined his offer to fuck him on the backseat... and I just couldn't stop thinking of you."
Eddie nods, approving, a smug grin on his lips. "So, two birds with one stone."
"I also told him you're Hannibal Lecter, so he'd keep his hands to himself."
Kissing me again, Eddie nips at my jaw, making his way down to my neck. "I'm honored you believe I know how to cook, let alone have a doctor title."
I giggle, letting him spin us around and back me against the side of his van.
"Missed you," I mumble into the feeling of a hickey being placed right behind my ear.
"Missed you more," Eddie purrs, hands grabbing my flesh so harshly, I just know he's bruising it. "Mind if we take this further, Sweetheart? Need you."
He pulls himself away from me; arm stretched out above my head to keep him up, so he can look at me. I run my tongue over my bottom lip as I stare at his naked torso, only covered by his leather jacket.
My appreciation and unholy thoughts for my perfect boyfriend stop abruptly as I see the new ink decorating his skin. On his chest, right across the bloody demon head and the spider, there's my name.
I lift my hand, pulling the jacket away to get a better look at it. Yes, my name.
"Like it, sweet girl?" he asks genuinely, but with his boyish grin, already knowing my answer.
I carefully trace the tattoo with my fingertips; it's not fully healed yet.
"Eddie..." I whisper, the feeling of possessive lust and love bubbling over, "Fuck me."
He chuckles darkly, "Whatever you want, baby."
His lips crash down onto mine, this time not caring to be gentle. His tongue glides over my bottom lip, entering my mouth the second I moan as he cups me through my panties.
My nails dig into his leathered forearms as I pull myself closer, making sure to give him enough pressure as he grinds his clothed erection against my thigh while rubbing my clit through my underwear.
As Eddie pulls himself from me, a shaky breath escapes him. "Shit, okay." He looks around and then grins at me while opening his black jeans. "Nobody comes here, promise. It's the band exit."
I barely get to nod as his lips are on mine again in a heartbeat. He hoists up my left leg, and I wrap it around his waist, feeling him almost rip my panties as he moves them out of the way and enters me quickly and entirely.
We moan into each other's mouths, then giggle idiotically, yet greedily we begin moving against each other, rocking the van behind us as we fall into a harsh and deep rhythm.
The almost painful stretching makes me rest my head against the van. Only the moonlight makes it possible for me to see Eddie's face. I don't think I ever felt as much adoration for anyone before, and I surely know that nobody ever looked at me like Eddie does.
It's a mixture of deep, unconditional love and animalistic wanting.
It's frightening, yet safe.
It's familiar, yet new altogether.
I whimper loudly as Eddie hoists my leg even higher. Solely his grip on my leg and waist and the van behind me keep me from falling.
This new position not only makes my spine tingle from the adrenaline rush of practically hanging in the air but also allows Eddie's pelvis to grind against my clit.
Having to keep quiet while my body erupts with pleasure is horrible, but being caught in this position would be even worse.
Eddie clenches his jaw, looking down at me. "Fuck, I don't think I can last much longer," he grunts. "How close are you, Sweetheart?"
"So close," I moan, the sensation of approaching bliss having me chase it frantically, "so, so close. Please don't stop."
Keeping up with his harsh thrusts, the tip of his cock suddenly hits the perfect spot, the one that has me see stars, and I unexpectedly fall apart, coming with a loud, lewd moan as my legs start shaking.
I would worry about the fact that I was definitely heard, but Eddie clouds all of my senses and all of my judgment. He moans and groans, throwing his head back and exposing his from sweat glistening neck, and as he fills me with his cum, his fist hits the van behind me, curses leaving his mouth.
For the moments we need to collect ourselves after that, I don't care if we're getting caught or what it looks like... not like there is any way to misunderstand the position we're in.
Eddie leans close, kissing me sweetly. Hand on my back, he helps me stand on my own as he swiftly pulls out and tucks himself away.
"You are ethereal," he mumbles against my lips, accentuating every word of his with a kiss. "Perfect. Beautiful. Love you."
Leaning against the cold van, I hold onto Eddie's leather jacket, making sure he stays close. Thankfully, touch is one of his love languages, and he happily obliges.
"Did that idiot at least take you out for dinner? Did you eat something?"
I shake my head. "We ate at a restaurant, but I was too busy apologizing for his shitty behavior toward the waitress."
"Want me to take you for burger and fries? Gonna take you home after. Don't want you to get driven home by that jock when he's in there getting drunk."
"That sounds good."
He grins. "Good? Yeah, baby?"
I nod excitedly. "Very, very good."
Eddie kisses me again, taking my hand and walking me to the passenger seat, where he opens the door for me. As he joins me in the car, he starts it, turning the stereo down quickly.
"We can listen to music," I tell him as he leaves the parking lot of The Hideout, and his hand sneaks onto my thigh.
"Rather talk to you," he replies, squeezing my leg gently. "Thought you'd like to know that I told Uncle Wayne about us."
I look at him, surprised. "You did?"
He nods. "Hope that's okay," he says, almost embarrassed.
"Of course it is. I- I'm just- I like that you told him."
"You do?"
"Yes. He's... You're close," I say, sad that I can't tell my family about Eddie and how happy he makes me.
Eddie grins. "He's my dad. Like, not actually, 'cause he's my uncle, but he's my dad."
"I hope he likes me," I whisper nervously.
"Want me to tell you how it went?"
I nod, making him lick his lips before setting the scene and carrying me through the relationship he has with his uncle. How Wayne is glad he is happy, how he's concerned because I'm a Carver. How I, indeed, made a good first impression and an even better second one when I stood up against my drunk cousin.
Eddie certainly tends to overshare, the story is filled with snippets of his parents' relationship and how Wayne is Eddie's number-one supporter.
*****
Graduation. Finally.
I've never felt freer than today. After today, a new life is starting for me. I don't even mind the overpriced dress mom put me in.
As Jason and I take our diplomas – technically, the placeholders handed to us for the ceremony – we are surrounded by our family, taking dozens of overly professional photos.
I can excuse myself as I see Eddie standing in line for his diploma. Wearing his black robe and the graduation robe I made for him, he plays with his rings nervously.
Joining my friends and Eddie's uncle, I exclaim, "He made it?"
For surprise and 'safety' reasons, the Hellfire Club had left me in the dark until today. I hated every day since the test, but now seeing Eddie in his robe; I feel proud enough to forget the worry that he might hadn't made it.
That's my boy up there... – standing next to me, Wayne lays a hand on my shoulder – ...Well, our boy.
"I knew he could do it," Wayne tells me, taking out his camera and starting to take photos.
"Edward Munson."
As his name is loudly announced, we cheer and scream his name excitedly. A moment passes while Eddie takes his diploma, and I wonder if he is seriously going to flip our former principal the bird.
But instead, he looks at us, looks at me. And in a burst of his chaotic, uncontrollable energy, he jumps down the podium and runs up to me.
"I did it," he screams loudly, bumping against me and hugging me tightly.
"You did it," I reply, giggling.
"I feel so smart. I bet I could fight God."
Lifting a hand to his chest, I snicker warningly, "Now, don't be crazy."
He chuckles at his own silliness before kissing me, only pulling away when Wayne clears his throat.
"Son," he calls, Eddie quickly walking over to him.
"I did it," the metalhead tells his uncle, holding up his diploma.
Wayne nods. "Always knew you would make it. I'm so proud of you."
They hug, both men clearly not as tough as they present to be.
"Give me your camera," I tell Wayne, taking a photo of them... Two photos since Eddie insisted on going the devil horns and pulling a grimace in the first one.
In return, Wayne insists on taking a photo of his nephew and me. This one is adorable; I already know it as Eddie wraps his arms around my waist, hugging me sweetly from behind. It's like compensation for having missed out on prom.
I see my parents looking for me, their appearance as proper as always. Mine and my mother's gazes meet, her face turning into something terrified as she sees who I am standing next to.
"Come," I say, taking Eddie's hand and walking to my family, Wayne following behind us.
"Mom? Dad?" I say to ensure I have their attention. "Those are my boyfriend Eddie and his uncle Wayne."
My father plays it cool, stepping before my mom. "Mr. Munson. Edward," he greets them, shaking their hands.
Then his cold stare meets me. "If you'd excuse us for a moment?" he tells Eddie and Wayne without as much as to even look at them again, then he grabs my arm and pulls me aside.
"[y/n], is this a joke?" my father asks angrily. "These people-"
I finish his sentence for him, "Are my boyfriend and his uncle."
He huffs angrily, my mother staying quiet. "We talked about this."
"No. You talked, and I was supposed to stay quiet and do what you want," I retort. "I will not stay away from Eddie, and you both will have to get over it."
"You can do so much better-"
I interrupt my father, unsure if Eddie hears us or not, "Stop that. I am sorry you are unhappy with my choice, but I love Eddie, and I will not have you talk about him like that. I want you to make an effort to get to know him."
The angry vein on my father's forehead pops out. "[y/n], I will not have you turn our family's name into a joke," he growls, infuriated. "It is him or us."
"What?" I ask, baffled, my mother's eyes becoming wide with shock, yet she stays silent like the good little wife she is expected to be.
"If you choose this boy, your mother and I don't want to have anything to do with you," Dad repeats himself, Mom whispering his name but falling silent as he lifts his hand, forbidding her to speak.
He is protecting the family's reputation at all costs. Right, because this is all that was ever important to my father, our reputation.
"Wow, thank you for making this decision so easy for me, Dad," I tell him sarcastically, swallowing tears as I see some rolling down my mother's cheeks.
"[y/n]. Are you really going to choose trailer trash above your own parents? How dare you?" Guilt-tripping, all my father could ever do when I wanted to make my own decisions.
"No, how dare you?" I reply. "Treating yourself and my love for you like a bargaining chip to manipulate me... Eddie would never have the bar go that low and respects me and my decisions enough to not challenge them with the thread of leaving me."
"We'll revoke all your trust funds," he tries again, having the impression of me being as materialistic as himself.
"Mom and I had the money from the one set up for my graduation transferred to my bank account yesterday, but please, enjoy your life with the rest of the money. Maybe invest in therapy for Jason or yourself," I tell my father and walk away before tears start running down my cheeks.
Of course has our fight not gone overlooked. My family has been blessed with exceptionally loud voices. The Munson's are fast to walk after me, Wayne having a gentle yet firm grip on my arm.
"Hey, are you okay, kid?" he asks calmly, empathy in his eyes. The way he tilts his head already tells me this isn't the first time he has to calm an upset youth.
I nod, taking the tissue he hands me. "Uh-huh. I- I could use some help moving, though. I kinda just got disowned."
Eddie stands there, looking at me like a kicked puppy, while Wayne pulls me to his chest, firmly starting to rub my back. "It's alright, hun. Promise it's not that bad. We're gonna give them some time to cool off before we try talking to them again, and until then, you're part of the Munson clan. You're not alone, promise. We got you, kid."
It is no wonder that Eddie is as emotionally intelligent as he is. This type of gentle parenting is something that never was used for me. I feel awful, but Wayne's calm way of comforting me talks me off the edge.
"That's my fault," Eddie says, guilt filling his voice.
We look at him quickly, his uncle shaking his head. "Family can be tough, son. It's nobody's fault. Especially not yours or yours, hun," Wayne lectures us, now also having a tight grip on his nephew's shoulder.
"I should talk to them," Eddie insists. "I- Need to make sure they know I'm not that bad."
I shake my head, Wayne stepping back and letting us hug each other. "Eddie, no. No, it's okay. I knew they were going to react that way."
"I'm sorry," my boyfriend repeats.
"You did nothing wrong," I assure him.
Wayne touches my shoulder quickly, saying, "I see your mom, kiddo. I'm gonna go give her our address and phone number so you can talk when things have calmed, okay?" I nod, and he straightens his tie before making his way over to my mother.
The second we're alone, Eddie shoves a folded, green piece of crafting paper into my hands.
"Hey, that's your goal card," I say, surprised.
I open it, and the formerly empty card is filled with [y/n] Munson written into the middle of a heart on one side and the polaroid Wayne took of us while practicing guitar glued on the other side.
"I wanted to graduate for you, so I'm less of a burden to be with," Eddie explains.
"You're no burden," I tell him, making him shake his head.
"Yes, I am. Your family just kicked you out because you want to be with me. I have no money to my name and would be reliant on you. I just barely managed to graduate; having a bunch of freshmen help me study. I am a freak and a burden. And- And-"
"And I love you," I finish his sentence for him.
Eddie stops his self-deprecating rambling. "Huh?"
I smile at him softly. "You heard me. I love you, and you are no burden because love is unconditional. We'll use the money as if it would be a credit we got from the bank together, we build our own life and income with it, and I don't care how you managed to graduate because I know how hard you tried. Even if the rest of the town – including yourself – thinks you're bad and not good enough for me, I won't ever stop loving you or even for a second stop seeing your worth."
My boyfriend's bottom lip shivers as his grip on me tightens. I kiss him gently, hearing some shocked mumbles from nosey watchers and not caring one bit.
As we pull apart, Eddie smiles at me, and I feel the need to teasingly add, "And yes, you are a freak, but you're my freak, Eddie Munson."
"You mean it?"
"Absolutely."
"Thank you," he mumbles, kissing me again. As his lips leave mine, he whispers, "I love you too, Sweetheart."
Another kiss and more unhappy small-town minds noticing the love I share with the town's freak later, Robin makes us jump apart as she nonchalantly slaps our shoulders. "Hey, lovebirds. We're going to have a graduation party at Nancy's." She looks over to Wayne, who politely kept his distance while we were busy. "Family allowed."
"You just ruined their moment, dipshit," Steve says, pulling her away from us.
She shrugs. "They can cry and make out later. Right now, it's time to celebrate."
"You still ruined their moment," he insists, dragging his best friend away while shaking his head in our direction. "Do you see what I need to deal with on a daily basis?"
Robin elbows him in the ribs. "Shut up, dingus. You love me."
I ignore their bickering, looking at my boyfriend. "Do you wanna celebrate?"
He nods. "Yeah, Robin's right, actually. We can make out later and cry tomorrow when we get your stuff."
He places a kiss on my forehead, then enlaces our fingers.
"A house," he says suddenly, making look at him a little confused. "You asked me, trailer or house. My answer is house, and I want a white picket fence, a big living room for D&D adventures, and a guest bedroom for the freshmen to crash at when it's too late to drive home."
I can't help but smile. My metalhead is nothing more than a big softy dressed in leather and denim. "A white picket fence?"
He nods happily, informing me, "Always wanted one. Very heavy metal."
"Okay, crazy," I giggle. "House it is."
Remembering Eddie's uncle, who still stands there, giving us our private moments, I ask, "Have you told him?"
Eddie shakes his head, letting go of me and walking over to his uncle.
"Uncle Wayne?" he says nervously. "[y/n] and I want to move in together."
"Oh, that poor girl," he chuckles deeply.
"Is that okay for you?"
Wayne nods. "Of course it is, Eddie. And until you find something, you'll stay at the trailer with me."
"I'll still visit you all the time, and you can stay over as often as you want," Eddie assures his uncle again.
"Son, I already said it's okay."
"I just don't want you to think you'll be alone."
My heart swells at Eddie's sweet words, and so does Wayne's, as he lets out a loud sigh.
"Lord, you're a good man, Eddie. But I'm okay. I waited nine years to have the trailer to myself again," he assures his nephew, placing a hand on each of his shoulders. "We're family, boy. We're not going to stop being there for each other just because you're changing your address."
Eddie nods, trying to look away from his uncle as his eyes fill with tears, but Wayne follows his gaze, searching for his eyes. "I'm so proud of you. Always were," he tells him, pulling him into a hug.
As they put on their manly facades again, Wayne also adds, "And you better treat that girl well. Not every day one comes around and loves you that much."
Eddie nods quickly, wiping his teary eyes into the sleeve of his graduation robe.
Wayne keeps the boy close while looking at me and opening his other arm. "Now you come here, let me hug you too." I oblige, having my first family hug at the age of eighteen, with a found family that, through its brokenness, is so much more complete than mine ever was.
"If he ever treats you wrong, you'll tell me, okay?" the older man tells me, making me giggle. "I'm serious; you're family now."
I nod. "Okay, Wayne."
Wrapping an arm over my shoulder while we walk towards our friends, Wayne tells me, "You're taking his mattress with you when moving."
I quickly shake my head. "No chance. That thing needs to be burned."
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cluelessbees · 1 year
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@messrsbyler THIS IS FOR YOU
(Based on their ask
"dare you to write will finding out stonathan are a thing 🤲🏻"
I fINALLY HAD TIME AND I DID IT)
I hope you like it ;--; (also established byler because I can)
Jonathan has been acting…strange recently.
Or, maybe strange wasn’t the best word to describe it. He wasn’t being weird just– different. Different might be a better description. There was something off– something new that was happening and Will couldn’t fully grasp what it was. He couldn’t figure out what it was. It wasn’t even anything you could realistically point to. It was more just a general..feeling. A feeling that is starting to get on Will’s nerves. Because he doesn’t get it. He doesn’t know what that feeling was. He has no idea what the fuck was happening.
But he knows for sure Steve Harrington has something to do with it.
It started a month ago when Steve began to offer to drive both Will and Jonathan to highschool. Which is weird. He doesn’t typically do that. In fact– he never did that before. This was new territory. Nothing would’ve prepared Will for hearing Steve willingly volunteer his free time to drive them. He knew Steve had a soft side, sure. But this wasn’t really part of the package. Heck-- even Jonathan looked a little shocked by the offer. He tried to refuse it, but Steve insisted. He insisted. Steve. Steve Harrington. Insisting on driving them to school. 
Will didn’t get it. 
And it wasn’t just that either. It wasn’t just that Steve began to drive them to school but he would also play a mixtape filled with Jonathan’s favourite band. He wasn’t just driving them to school but he was now offering to drive them back. He was staying for dinner. He was setting the table. He was conversing with Will's mom. He was engaging in Will’s stories about DnD campaigns. He was offering to help clean up. He was helping Jonathan with his photography. He was carrying extra rolls of film in case Jonathan needed more. He was helping Jonathan find a job. 
He was so…active in their lives now. And this new presence was accompanied by Jonathan’s mysterious change in behaviour too.
“Something’s going on,” Will stated, playing with a strand of Mike’s hair. 
“I mean…it’s not that weird is it?” Mike hums back, his head still laying on Will’s lap, as he looks up at his boyfriend. 
“It is for them. This wasn’t a thing until a month ago.”
“Maybe they’re just becoming really good friends.”
“But why now? And why so quickly? Isn’t that a bit strange to you?” Mike simply responds with a shrug as Will exhales, slowly reaching for Mike’s fingers to fiddle with. They sit there quietly for a bit before Will raises another point.
“It’s also a pretty intense friendship given everything.”
“Intense how?”
“They’re together all the time.”
“That’s a friend thing to do. Our party does that too.” Mike commented.
“Yeah but just them.”
“We were the same.” Will laughs at Mike's comment. Were. They’re no longer just friends. That’s still crazy to him. He paused, looking down at Mike to smile – he couldn’t help it. It’s Mike after all. He watched as Mike tilted his head, almost asking why he was smiling, but Willjust shrugged as he continued his rant. 
“It’s not just that though.”
“What else?” Mike responded attentively.
“Steve is so interested in everything Jonathan does---”
“He’s just being nice.”
“--He even has one of Jonathan’s photographs folded up in his wallet.”
“Well I did the same with all your drawings.”
“Yeah but you told me you did that because you were in love with…me.” Will paused. Mike sat up straight.
Oh.
They stared at each other.
“No way–”
“Jonathan and Steve?!”
“No way.”
“For how long??”
“No fucking way.” Will exhaled as they continued to just stare at one another, their mouths agape. Well, that wasn’t the conclusion Will expected to be making. But, it did make the most sense out of all his previous theories. Which – made it all the more surreal because in what world is Steve “the Hair” Harrington dating Will’s brother?? 
“Holy shit. You have to ask Jonathan.”
“What? Now??” Will widened his eyes and raised his eyebrows. He can’t be serious. 
Mike nodded. 
“What am I supposed to say? Hey Jonathan. What’s up? How’s everything? Are you and Steve dating?”
“I wouldn’t phrase it like that but that’s sort of the gist of it--”
“Mike.”
“You have to ask. Otherwise you won’t know, right?” 
Will crossed his arms as he thought about it, chewing the inside of his cheek. He had to admit, Mike was making a good point. There was only one way he would know for sure. And plus, he had been meaning to tell Jonathan about him and Mike for a while now. They’ve been talking about it for weeks. Will’s pretty sure he knows, but he wanted to officially tell him. It would be a step forward. A way of being more open. More themselves to the people around them. It might be a good opportunity to slip it in after coming out himself. 
“Okay…later tonight.”Mike knitted his brows together and squinted. He was clearly annoyed he had to wait. 
“Fine.” He finally said, exasperatedly. “But you better radio me right after.”
“Deal.” Will smiled, cupping Mike’s face before kissing him, which seemed to make him feel better. (Mike was easy to please).
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It was a quarter past eight when Mike had to bike home for the night. Normally, they would make up an excuse for him to sleep over – a school project was usually their go to. But sadly, Karen Wheeler had already told Mike he had to watch Holly for the night and help her complete her schoolwork. Will’s mom had headed out to her late shift. Jonathan was in his room. And Will was right outside his room ready to knock on the door.
Here goes nothing.
His hand hovered over the door before he noticed a light whisper sound. Huh, weird. He knocked a total of three times before hearing shuffling. Weirder.
“Jonathan?” He calls out, hearing even more shuffling and a whispered yet very clear “shit” coming from the other side of the door.
“Yeah?” He heard Jonathan yell hastily.
“I was wondering if we could talk about--” Will was cut off by a loud Thud! followed by someone wincing in pain. 
Instinctually, he rushes into the room only to find a bruised Steve Harrington midway through the window with Jonathan by his side, helping him up. Their heads slowly turn to Will. 
“Hey…Byers. I was just in the neighbourhood and thought I’d stop by– through the window.”
Will, trying his best not to burst out laughing, just smiles and nods before turning towards his room. Well…at least he doesn’t have to ask Jonathan anymore. 
Bonus
“I thought you said you were like a ninja.”
“YOUR WINDOW WAS SLIPPERY IT'S NOT MY FAULT.”
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I'm only semi-happy with it I lowkey wanna rewrite it into a long fanfic also I kinda got tired by the end bUT I HAD TO FINISH
Hope you enjoy ;---; im sorry if it sucked---
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ridestomars · 2 years
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MAKING OUT IN STEVE’S CAR IS NOT A WANT BUT A NEED
you’re so right, anon!!! actually i can only think about him in his little scoops ahoy uniform telling you to meet him at the parking lot, behind the mall. and so you do, and it’s probably the best decision you’ve made so far.
since we are talking about steve, he will absolutely put on his “babe’s mixtape” (that’s what he calls it) full of love songs that are perfect for making out. he actually created it after all the times you were forced to listen to the news or some lame ass guy complaining about “what happened to rock music?”. so trust me when i tell you that you will be fogging up the window’s of his car while sade’s the sweetest taboo plays in the background, perfectly setting the tone for your well-deserved make out session.
most of the times you didn’t plan on spending almost an entire afternoon sitting on steve’s lap, kissing him like your life depended on it. but when you two are in his car, by yourselves, it is virtually certain that you will end up with your back touching the steering wheel while he eagerly kisses up and down your neck, leaving it shiny with his saliva and slightly bruised from his teeth grazing against your sensitive skin. not that you minded, obviously, but it was slight upsetting when he would hit that one sweet spot on your neck and you’d accidentally press the car horn — that would usually end up with you staring at each other, completely petrified, just to burst out laughing the next second, going back to kissing tenderly.
make out sessions with steve are certainly the experience of a lifetime, and i’m not even kidding. sometimes, he would tell you “this has to be quick, princess, i really have to get back to work” and then just proceeds to kiss you for almost two hours straight. it’s almost like you are in a place where time doesn’t exist and where everything is just about both of you: his hands gripping your waist tightly, sucking your bottom lip almost sinfully and the warm moans that leave his mouth whenever your hands tug his hair. and the best thing about this is that steve always finds a new way to please you, being it by massaging a different part of your body or discovering that you are very sensitive around your ears. and is just so nice to feel him smile against your skin while asking “you like this?”, and when you say yes, he just does it even more passionately, only feeling satisfied once you give him the most lustful moan your throat can muster.
“okay, now i really have to go”, he says, slapping your ass lightly, as a way of telling you to move out of his lap, which you do, feeling heartbroken. “i promise i’ll make it up to you later, ‘kay, baby?” steve guarantees you, while getting out of the car.
you can hear him murmur a faint “fuck”, glancing down. and when you look at his uniform shorts you can see exactly why he sounded so frustrated. poor stevie.
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fairyellieee · 1 year
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Dating Eddie Munson Headcannons
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Is the type of boyfriend who (lovingly) bullies/teases you for something that you like. For example, your music taste, your fave foods, your fave artists etc.
He's very clingy because he was never really coddled when he was a kid.
Makes you a mixtape with his favourite artists because he has to "educate" and "influence" you on your "horrible" music taste.
You're the only one who's allowed to sit on his hellfire throne which makes the kids a lil pouty.
Will flirt with you during hellfire.
He counts teasing you as some sort of major flirting. He will literally think that you'd fall for him because of his teasing and immaculate humour.
Sometimes he's so annoying that you don't know if you like him or you'd like to punch his throat.
"I swear to God Robin he is so fucking annoying. He's literally getting into my nerves but- he's also hot as fuck and- he's so adorable when he does this face." You kept on ranting to your best friend Robin whilst she just listens and started smiling a lil bit from your realization.
"You are in deep shit, my friend. You are in loveeeee." She teased and that's when you knew, she was right.
"Shit."
You will always try to bother him and annoy him. You will take every opportunity that you have to annoy the hell out of him.
"Shut up Y/n." Eddie said trying to focus on his D&D campaign.
"What? I'm not doing anything." You said "innocently" but you clearly knew what you were doing.
"You're annoying me, shut up." He said again as a warning but you still kept bothering him. More specifically playing with his hair.
"But- you're so adorable when you're cranky Eds." Pouting, you go back to playing with his hair when he suddenly stopped and grabbed your hands.
"Shut up and stop that. Not in a rude way but in a gentle way 'cus I am this close to tying you up and duct taping your mouth." He said as he gestured at you and making this thing 🤏 (idk how to describe it)
"Your fingers are so close together Eds. I'm pretty sure you're royally pissed and who knew that the freak of Hawkins has some super kinky non-con dream of his..." You kept talking and talking and teasing him until he just sighed and went back to what he was doing.
As his lover, you will always be at the hideout and watch him play with his band. Always at the front, always shouting, and always supporting him no matter what.
You're his #1 fan.
You can be a little overprotective of him, especially with his reputation and stuff but you can't help it that you love him too much to just let his bullies get away with anything.
Babysitting the kids with him is pure chaos.
"Eddie! Stop letting Dustin eat all the cookie dough or I swear to god! You will not eat anymore cookies for a year, Munson!" You were trying to bake cookies at your house for the kids but the dough kept getting smaller and smaller because Dustin is sneaking a bite everytime you turn your back and Eddie is letting it happen.
"Lucas! Get down from the sink! Erica! Stop bugging Max about your brother! El! Just be a good girl like you always are, love you hunny. Everyone! Be like El for pete's sake!"
"Who's Pete?"
-10/10 would not recommend babysitting with Eddie ever again.
Will always do these weird noises when he's bored and he can't bother you.
Will 100% keep poking you when you're focused on studying or smh.
He's the best cuddle buddy out there! Literally so soft and cuddly at night.
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♡ HAPPY TAEHYUN DAY ♡ to my star boy, my very best boy, my boy with entire universes in his eyes. i don’t know that i could say it better than yeonjun so i’ll just echo his words — i hope taehyun can have a better birthday than anyone else can.
quick cc note: ah, taehyunnie! i always say he’s my most special kpop boy and like! i mean it! from the drop he has had such a particular place in my heart. and by from the drop i literally mean from day one when txt hadn’t even debuted yet and we all thought taehyun was a rapper. ah, the good ol’ days. we’ve come so far since then!
every time i look at how well he’s growing up, how he’s really coming into his own, i just feel. SO so proud. i worry that i’m getting repetitive in these tubatu bday notes always talking about how they’ve grown so much and so well but it’s just. i can’t help it. to me the tubatus are like. my little brother group? it is such a privilege to me to have been able to watch taehyun turn from this clever, bright eyed, ambitious little rookie to... well, he’s still clever, bright-eyed, and ambitious! but he’s older and wiser and even steadier than before. he’s always been so confident and surefooted about what he wants but now he’s also got all the weight and knowledge of nearly four years of working as an active idol behind him.
i love how quick-witted he is and how genuinely funny he is around his members and when it’s just moas, but how he gets shy and says he is no fun on variety shows. i love the way he tries to make eye contact with every fan he can at performances and the way he spends so much time interacting with moas on weverse. (i love when he uses weverse as google... like nothing makes me feel more embarrassingly fond than when he’s desperately asking whether it’s okay he swallowed a feather or casually inquiring about geopolitical relations in europe.) i love the way he throws himself into this job with his whole self. i love that he’s so passionate about it, that he’s so serious about it. this is his craft and he really doggedly pursues the avenues he wants to — i’m glad he’s getting to write and topline more and i’m over the MOON that he’s been discussing releasing a mixtape with the company. i love his tenacity to continuously improve and his tenacity to maintain his own standard of excellence. he works so hard to do so. another thing i love SO much is like. okay so, i’ve said this before but. if yeonjun works hard and likes that he can make things look effortless, taehyun works hard and likes for us to see that hard work. :’)
speaking of yeonjun, i think the other thing i love so so much about taehyun is how much he loves his members. he has so much faith in them and you can just tell that if he could do it all over he’d choose those four boys every single time. when soobin said that taehyun really cares about the people in his circle and not at all in a personal way about those not in his circle and that he can tell that they are in taehyun’s circle.... well what am i supposed to do but cry? the way he and hyuka are forever soulmates, the way he never stops telling yeonjun that he’s his driving force, the way that he always lets soobin know that he’s the best leader, the way that he and beomgyu pretend that they’re so different with their mbtis but are always, always there for each other and looking out for each other in every way that counts.
to taehyun!! my boy who lives so tucked inside my heart, who has lived there ever since that little intro video over four years ago now. i think no matter what happens, no matter how busy i am or where i am in life, i will always be rooting for you. i will always be proud of you. every which way i look at it, you have so much still ahead of you and i have no doubt that you will excel at everything you choose pursue — if not right away, then in no time at all. i hope this year is just the biggest one yet and that it gives you so many reasons to laugh. and most of all, i hope that you always, always keep those stars in your eyes.
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Hey! Have you made a master list of Ice being Jake’s dad? (I absolutely love, appreciate and frequently use your master lists)
Just as I’m writing the Ron is Jake’s dad au I’ve been trying to read all the Ice is Jake’s dad and I’m sure I’m missing some??
Hey Mac! 😊
This is slightly different than how I usually do rec lists. In this case, I searched through the Top Gun (Movies) fics tagged as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky & Jake "Hangman" Seresin and then proceeded with the collecting of all fics mentioning any paternal-filial bond between the two, regardless of the pairings.
Meaning I don't think I know most of them, but I hope you can find stuff to read nonetheless.
(I'll probably -absolutely- do a Hangster & Icepops-Hangson recs list though, at some point in the future! 😊)
I invite anyone to add fics fitting the request if you have more! 💖
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The Hangman's Guide to Winning Over Your Disapproving Admiral-In-Law – Part 1 – 2 – 3 (@amostexcellentblog)
Also see these:
nonbinary-jakeseresin post
weewoobrainrot post
whohasthecards post
AO3 Fics
(All have Jake as Ice's biological or adopted son, unless mentioned otherwise.)
See You Again by sleeping_maple {T}
Just when Hangman thinks that the day can't get any worse, he finds out that his father died. His father, Admiral Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. And he doesn't take it well. Luckily, Sarah Kazansky and Maverick are there to help.
Mini Man by SpringPetunia {T}
Hangman is Iceman's son. He never tells anyone anymore because of how they always react. But his dad is coming for a visit
Golden Boy by Earthangel_44 {E}
“Say it.” Jake says smiling. His face is so close to Bradley’s that Bradley has to duck his chin to look at him. “You’re a bird, Jake.” Bradley replies and Jake beams. “I already have the wings.” Jake says happily as he presses short quick kisses to Bradley’s lips. Bradley smiles and Jake kisses that too. “Now say you’re a bird.” Bradley laughs and he smiles until his eyes crinkle. “Well if you’re a bird, I’m a bird.” A Notebook AU because Glen Powell ships Hangster
Touch Starved by LeonDesdichard {M}
(Ice acting like a dad)
Jake shows up at Ice and Mav's house and he's completely out of it because he's sick and Maverick and Bradley are out of the house so it ends up being Ice who is the one that is taking care of Jake. Jake is completely out of it because he's feverish and he's really touch starved which has Ice angry for a ton of different reasons.
Military Amalgamate by rem_png {G}
(Icemav’s son)
Back in the 80s, the government wanted to make a new generation of super pilots. So, they turned to science and mixed the DNA of their best fighter pilots. None of the pilots knew about this project. Fast forward to 2020 and the truth comes out, rattling many families.
Take me home by Target_rich_environment {G}
Jake takes Bob home after the bird strike
IcePops and HangSon Series by UFOxMulder {T}{E}
Hangman snippets Series by Fantasy2739 {T}
Even worse idea! by LemonsAndSugarMakeLemonade {T}
(Ice acting like a dad)
“Bradley, Ice just texted me to come to “hang out”, is this a threat?” “Jake you’ve known him for almost five years now, it is definitely just Ice wanting you to do some work around the house.” “Okay but-” “Baby, this exact conversation happened last week, you know Ice is so different at home than he is at work.” “But is he?” “Jake, please,” “Okay yeah, I’ll go over.”
Midnight Hour Mixtape by Bubblegumchaos {T}
Hangman runs; he always been much too good at that sort of thing. Jake would give anything to find his father except his clues are half a dozen letters in a shoebox and his late mother's drunken rambles of a man who wasn't her husband.
I don't know how to change a tyre by blazingstar29 {G}
(Son-Fatherly Feels)
Jake gives his first father's day at 30.
Top Gun: Kazansky Twins by Tazlady691 {T}
A cannon divergence AU: The story of a pair of twins and their life up to 2023
The Mitchell-Kazanskys Series by WhisperingNights {T}{M}
Flowers for my grave by TheReadingWriter {T}
When a study on the genetics of Hanahaki disease brings forth the revelation that Jake "Hangman" Seresin is in fact Tom "Iceman" Kazansky's son, their lives take a dramatic turn, as they for the first time in their lives have someone to other than the ones who cursed them to live for. Their times are both running out, but they will be damned if they will let the other die without at least trying to save them. When the mission of a lifetime arrives, one thing is certain: It will either mean happiness for the rest of their lives, or certain death before the year has passed. How far will they go to protect the secret they know will kill them?
A Choice by Ren_Anders {_}
(Son-Fatherly Feels)
After everything, when everything is suppose to be smooth sailing, Jake gets a call. His dad has just died. But it doesn’t matter, right? He was an asshole and he refuses to give him his grief. OR Ice and Jake have a heart to heart about shitty dads and how to overcome their deaths
Family Ties by CryoCait {_}
Jake knows what policies there are in place to avoid familial conflict of interest, he's lived it for years. He knows how sacred those policies are to keeping his family sane. So logically it follows that he understands how dangerous this mission must be for the Navy to look aside and allow the entire Mitchell-Kazansky family to be a part of it. Now he just needed to make sure they all made it home in one piece. Or Jake is a Kazansky just as much as Bradley is a Mitchell, and Mav never pulled Bradley's papers. Now, the close-knit but under the radar family all must work together for the first time during the Uranium Plant mission and keep their relationships to each other under wraps while trying to make sure everyone survives this suicide mission.
Bikes and Bruises by WhisperingNights {M}
(Icemav’s son)
"You aren’t taking one of my bikes to the HR Drag Strip, Jacob, end of story,” Mav responded, crossing his arms over his chest. “I won’t be racing, it's just a show,” Jake protested. Mav snorted “Yeah, right.” “I won’t! The show starts at 9-” “How many times are you going to make me say no, son?” Mav asked.
Heartbeats & Bird Nests Series by SamHeartfilia {T}{E}
Two Men and a Baby by multifangirl11 {_}
(Mav’s son & Icemav)
Jake is Pete's son, Tom is a good friend who hopes to become more.
Keeping Dreams Alive, 1999 Hero's (I Ain't Worried Right Now) by Luxu1230 {_}
(Icemav’s son)
Jake "Hangman" Seresin is the biological son of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and Tom "Iceman" Kazasky but was kidnapped not that long after being born all he has of them is a small f-14 Tomcat silver necklace which he keeps hidden. He knows his "parents" are his real "Parents" though they don't exactly know that but when he overhears a certain conversation between three people he starts suspecting of who his true parents maybe and from the sounds of it they definitely didn't abandon him.
Been searching for a(n Ice)man by crowstakeflight {G}
Jake did not really look like either of his parents. Sure, he could see some of his mom in his features when he looked in the mirror, but the majority of them are from someone he’s never seen before. It didn’t take much to bring the question up to his parents and they answered honestly. Or, Jake's biological father is Iceman and this is what happens after he finds out.
Living after midnight, loving 'til the morning, then I'm gone. by WaffleToaster {E}
Nobody thought their actions back in the winter of '85 and beyond would end up having these consequences. A story woven from past mistakes, indecisions and loss that eventually helped shape his world and upbringing. But despite all the hardships one thing was for certain, Jake Seresin was destined to fly and he knew the Navy was where he belonged. A slightly altered kind of retelling that includes Jake 'Hangman' Seresin being Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky’s lost son, a story about revelations, love, loss, friendship and most importantly family. Where two rivals find out they may not be so different from one another and their journey to understanding, unity, serenity and eventually love. First by hating, then by loving and finally understanding and helping one another find a place they both deserve. Just not in the same order.
A Kazansky Redemption by WhisperingNights {E}
This is a Kazansky love story. Can one win back the love of their life? Can the other find love in a storm of hate? **** “Sarah, that’s been over for 26 years, besides your my wife, remember? It wouldn’t be good to go tell a man I love him now would it?” Ice grinning playfully at her. She gave a small laugh that quickly turned into a cough, causing him to lean toward her in concern. “I’m alright, I’m alright, sit down,” she rasped, waving him off, then she looked at him “I love you Tom, but we both know our love was foraged in partnership nothing else. We did what was necessary for the safety of ourselves and your career. But it’s 2017, it's easier now. Sexuality rights are better, people are more open. I’ll never get to have a wife, but you Tom, you deserve to have a husband.” ***** Jake’s eyes landed on a figure in an awful Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses. His irritation instantly grew, the universe really must hate him.
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oraorahoe · 2 years
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Can we have your three main comforting reader? (Jotaro, Josuke and Okuyasu)
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hi yes of course!! :D
*JJBA HCs, Comforting Reader*
(Includes; Jotaro(4), Josuke and Okuyasu)
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Jotaro♡:
Come to him crying and he’ll spout his usual catchphrase “Good grief, Y/n- calm down…” as he grabs you a box of tissues and a water bottle…
Although don’t be deceived by his seemingly apathetic response,, he is actually concerned-
He’s really more of the type to listen if you say something first than to ask you to open up to him though.
As a guy that tends to keep his emotions inside he respects that you might feel the same way and doesn’t ever wish to pry.
If you aren’t up for talking he’s quick to offer you a big hug.
I’d advise opening up to him though- he’s really the best listener-
He’s very supportive- he’ll always hear what you have to say and offer you great advice on things that are stressing you.
If you talk to him about what’s burdening you he’ll make sure that you know he’s always here to help in any way he can.
He really does want to make sure you feel safe and loved,,
Josuke♡:
“Hey- hey! Y/n what’s wrong?!”
This boy is so sweet I swear- he’ll come over to you if your crying and gently wipe the tears right off your cheeks.
He holds your head in his hands and assures you that you can talk to him about whatever is bothering you and that everything is okay.
Will do anything to help you calm down- I mean it,,
Offers to hold you until you collect yourself enough to open up to him.
Oh man,, let him do it… it’s probably the most comforting feeling ever, his voice is so soft as he whispers to you that you’re going to be okay.
Offers to let you spend the night at his place and lets you pick through some movies or games to cheer up with… he just wants to help you feel better and settle down (◞‿◟)
And okay, okay- he knows it’s cheesy but he’s been working on making a gift for you-
He really hopes it’ll make you smile so once you’ve calmed down a bit more he decides to pull out a mixtape he made for you-
He throws it in his old cassette player for you both to listen to as you two continue talking and he tells you how much you mean to him…
Okuyasu♡:
Oh boy- if he sees you sad or crying his first instinct will be to freak out…
“Y/N?!?! What happened- do I need to beat some smarmy guy’s ass?!?!” ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ
Once you assure him that you’re okay and he doesn’t need to “Za Hando” anyone out of existence- he understands for sure,,
As a boy that definitely has a lot of strong emotions himself he tells you that it’s okay to feel stressed or upset and helps you work through it by talking with him.
If you aren’t okay with talking about it he understands that too- he just wants to be there for you however he is able to be,,
He lets you know he loves you, like a lot- he’ll definitely remind you a good few times just to make sure you get the message and he hopes it at least gives you some peace of mind.
Offers to grab some takeout from Tonio’s to brighten your guys’ mood!!
(Don’t disagree//seriously- he’s ordering it for himself either way lol)
This boy is an absolute goof and will try to cheer you up in any way he can- even if he’s super clumsy about it…
“LOOK Y/N!! I can balance my food on my nose!!”
And yep you guessed it- *the whole plate crashes to the floor*
“Heh..” he nervously exclaims scrunching his face up…
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thanks for reading!! ( ✌︎'ω')✌︎ hope ya liked it!!! feel free to let me know what you think
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legendary-guest · 2 months
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Motor Ed headcanons, because I really like him!
New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), thrash and speed metal are what he is primarily into. Also likes hard rock and rock 'n' roll.
Motorhead is his favourite band, ever. Loves everything they have ever done, no questions. Lead bassist and singer Lemmy Klimster is his idol, grew his moustache out to be like Lemmy's specifically.
Drakken hates Motorhead, thinks the 'singer' (quotes mandatory) has the ugliest voice he has ever heard. Not to mention half their songs (that he now knows, begrudgingly) sound like they're happening in the middle of some industrial accident. So, obviously, the solution to this is to just crank up the stereo until Drakken's yelling is drowned out (and they are both deaf with tinnitus the next day).
Eddie also loves Judas Priest (Rob Halford hits those high notes! YEEEEEAAAH!), Saxon (so many songs about bikes, cars, trains, planes), Megadeth (good sulking music. Peace Sells (Who's Buying) on repeat after getting fired from his government job), Metallica (Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning albums especially), Ozzy Osbourne but ONLY the Randy Rhoads years (all live recordings) and Anthrax (first album only. The cassette tape is worn OUT!)
Will entertain songs from other heavy metal and hard rock bands if he likes them. Contenders include Diamond Head, Elvis Presley and that one time Scorpions invented some sort of proto-thrash (Virgin Killer).
If a song is too emotional or sentimental, he will skip it, including many popular metal and rock love ballads. Except for Motorhead's, if you could call the few that they have such things. Very obnoxious in the car with the stereo as a result.
"Remind me to cut out all the sap in the next mixtape. Seriously."
Playlists. Burnt CDs. Physical mixtapes. You name it, he's done it. Organises them very well. Takes care of his music.
A rather large collection of dirty magazines. Best of the best are treated with care and reverence. Organised by publication/type and year.
A 'junk' drawer filled with cut-out pictures from magazines and the business cards of ladies of the night. Also filled with bits of worn and broken tools he uses occasionally.
Lots of car magazines and photos. May even exceed the previous collection. They feel interchangeable with all the pictures of women.
Kind of likes trains (there is a level of denial here). Peter Puff Puff was awesome, okay! Seriously.
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longtallglasses · 2 months
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Heaven (Let My Love Open The Door) fic mixtape songs
Mike’s sappy cheesy lovey valentine’s mixtape he made for Will and all the lyrics and reasons why I think he added them and enjoys them. I feel absolutely insane for writing all this and posting it. I don’t think you have had to read the fic to get the vibes and the gist, it’s pretty much just byler through songs, but I do recommend. 
Let My Love Open The Door by Pete Townshend (1980) - 
A song that when Mike first heard it when he was younger thought it was just a fun song, but now it feels like everything he wants to say to Will. 
When people keep repeating that you’ll never fall in love, when everybody keeps retreating, but you can’t seem to get enough. 
He feels this about himself - you can’t fall in love with a boy - and feeling like he’s at arms length with everyone because of how he feels so different. But also about Will, knowing that he turned on him in some way. 
When everything feels all over, Everybody seems unkind, I’ll give you a Four Leaf Clover, Take all worry out of your mind. 
Growing up in Hawkins has not been the best, especially for Will (his Dad, bullies), Mike wants to make that all better, better for both of them.
Take My Breath Away by Berlin (1986) - 
On this endless ocean finally lovers know no shame, turning and returning to some secret place inside - 
through everything they’ve been through, all the unimaginable horrible things they’ve experienced, falling in love with your best friend can’t be the worst thing now can it? Maybe they can return to how close they used to be, and maybe it won’t turn out wrong.
Through the hourglass I saw you, in time you slipped away, when the mirror crashed I called you, and turned to hear you say, If only for today I am unafraid.
Losing Will in the way he did, all at once and then slowly over time, because he was scared of what he felt. Now after everything, he feels maybe he can finally be— maybe not brave—but at least not be afraid of what he feels for Will.
Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon (1984) - 
Is there ANY song more them ?? (yes, there is, because I will say this numerous times throughout this list) 
What started out as friendship has grown stronger, I only wish I had the strength to let it show. Tell me Mike didn’t combust when he listened to that. 
I said there is no reason for my fear, ‘Cause I feel so secure when we’re together, You give my life direction, you make everything so clear.
It’s so clear and seems so simple to be with Will but it’s scary!! 
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might. The months leading up to this Valentine’s day they’ve been closer than ever, more than Mike could ever think he would let himself.
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) by James Taylor (1975) -
This song is just so sweet and I imagine this also being a song that Mike heard on the radio growing up and thinking, hm I wonder if I’ll ever feel like this when/if I fall in love and now the song holds a whole new meaning. 
I needed someone to understand my ups and down, There you were, with sweet love and devotion, deeply touching my emotion. You were better to me than I was to myself, For me there’s you and there ain’t nobody else. 
Somewhere I hear Mike groan at these words, tossing and turning, Called Out!!
Head Over Heels by Tears For Fears (1985) - 
Is there ANY song more them??? No actually this is the most them song I’ve ever heard. Turn it up, and scream and cry bc my god there is no cure, no chance for recovery.
I wanted to be with you alone, and talk about the weather, But tradition I can trace AGAINST THE CHILD IN YOUR FACE, WON’T ESCAPE MY ATTENTION. YOU KEEP YOUR DISTANCE VIA THE SYSTEM OF TOUCH I’M LOST IN ADMIRATION, COULD I NEED YOU THIS MUCH?  Let That Sink In. Tears for fears is so underrated (or maybe so overexposed that they’ve become so) the poetry that haunts me.
And the most Mike Wheeler string of lyrics ever uttered, 
Something happens and I’m head over heels, I never find out until I’m head over heels. And this is my Four Leaf Clover, I’m on the line, one open mind, This is my four leaf clover. He is MAKING that wish.
You’re the Inspiration by Chicago (1984) - 
This is that song, that if Mike and Will were some cheesy rom com, when Will walks through the door and everything starts going in slow-mo, stars in their eyes when they lock eyes, this song would play, the chorus 
You’re the meaning in my life, you’re the inspiration, You bring feeling to my life, You’re the inspiration. 
A line that makes Mike feel very called out, And I know, yes I know that it’s plain to see, So in love when we’re together, Now I know (Now I know) that I need you here with me, From tonight until the end of time. 
And my favorite part of this song, just the little added nuance with the phrase YOU SHOULD KNOW, everywhere I go, always on my mind, you’re in my heart added at every bridge and then at The Culmination, Wanna have you near me, I wanna have YOU HEAR ME SAYIN’. Mike knows Will deserves to hear it, he’s scared to tell him, but that doesn’t matter as much when Will deserves to know that someone loves him that much.
Space Age Love Song by A Flock Of Seagulls (1982) - 
I saw your eyes, and you made me smile, for a little while, I was falling in love
I saw your eyes, and you touched my mind, although it took a while, I was falling in love
I saw your eyes, and you made cry, and for a little while, I was falling in love
I don’t think it needs any explanation. Will’s a snobby hater and when he listens to it he won’t think a flock of seagulls are that bad. ;) 
Hungry Eyes by Eric Carmen (1987) - 
I’ve been meaning to tell you, I‘ve got this feeling that won’t subside
One look at you and I can’t disguise, I’ve got hungry eyes
I feel the magic between you and I
He’s been meaning to say, he’s been MEANING TO. He CANNOT disguise this desire!!!! It will Not go away. He’s fantasizing he’s fantasizing :) 
Open Arms by Journey (1981) - 
How could our love be so blind? We sailed on together, we drifted apart, and here you are by my side. I meannn. But now that you’ve come back, turned night into day, I need you to stay. With open arms, nothing to hide, BELIEVE WHAT I SAY… Hoping you’ll see what your love means to me. 
Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac (1987) - 
this song just makes me blush when I hear it, the vibe of this song has never been topped. Can you hear me calling out your name? You know that I’m falling and I don't know what to say. You know that I’m proud and I can’t get the words out. Will’s been picking up on his weird signals, he thinks he knows what’s going on but he’s not sure. and Mike just wants to be with him everywhere :’)
Father Figure by George Michael (1987) - 
This song is now officially in my byler multi-verse of madness. In every universe I see Will loving this song, for what it represents and also bc he has a crush on George Michael. Like in my blair witch fic I see this as Will playing this song and album all the time and Mike being like, “ugh, why? girls like him, it’s so cheesy and weird,” but on close reinspection he discovers a lot to love about it and wants to let Will know that he gets it now. 
That’s all I wanted, something special, something sacred in your eyes. For just one moment to be bold and naked at your side. 
They’ve toed this line for so long, being so special to each other, but erring just on that side of caution, not fully letting their guards down to be completely uninhibited in their desire and be able to lay it all out on the table. But something tells me together we’d be happy. 
This is one of George Michael’s most “controversial” songs because of the lines I will be your father figure, put your tiny hand in mind (it apparently is about a relationship between an older/younger person) wanting to teach them things, guide them, 
I will be your preacher teacher, anything you had in mind.
I think Mike and Will both want to teach each other things, learn things together, learn and grow into whatever they want to be together. 
I will be your father figure, I have had enough of crime… That’s all I wanted, but sometimes love can be mistaken for a crime. currently shedding my skin. 
Historically Mike and Will have not been shown that who they love/being gay is a good thing. The aids crisis at this point in time is in the trenches, they are told good things do not happen to gay people, bad things, death, suffering that’s what this kind of love means but, If we have faith in each other, we can be strong… I will be your father figure… I will be the one who loves you ‘til the end of time. 
Society might not like it, parents might not like it, but I’ll be that person for you, that unconditional support you need, if you so need it. And just another line to kick you down So when you remember the ones who have lied, Who said that they cared but then laughed as you cried, beautiful darling don't think of me…because all I ever wanted it’s in your eyes… 
Mike may have run away, maybe Will thought he lied when he said they’d always be friends, but Mike doesn’t want Will to think of him that way, he wants to change that, tell him the real truth.
Everything I Own by Bread (1971) - 
Another song from the childhood years, so I’m projecting onto Mike saying this was one of his favorite albums growing up because it was one of mine, every song on this album, it’s just so good (Bread was my jam, no pun intended sry). I imagine it playing in the Wheeler living room, it’s just classic rock sounding enough and in-offensive (besides that one government song, but I believe ted would purposefully misunderstand what it means) that I think it would be acceptable for the whole family to find something they liked on it. 
And THIS SONG, again is there ANY song more them???
The finest years I ever knew, Were all the years I had with you
You taught me how to love, What it’s of, what it’s of, You never said too much, 
But still, you showed me the way. 
Mike didn’t know what loving someone felt like before Will. He learned what it meant to really care for someone, because of how he wanted to care for Will. He learned this through the rest of the party as well, all his values, “friends don’t lie,” “a friend is someone you would do anything for,” “you tell them stuff you don’t tell your parents,” Those innocent years were the best he’s ever known because he let himself practice those, and he just wants to get that back!
And I knew from watching you, Nobody else could ever know, The part of me that can’t let go
he just can’t let him go, and no one can know :( 
And he would Give anything I own, Would give up my life, my heart, my home, Just to have you back again. FUCK OFF!
In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel (1986) - 
I get so lost sometimes, days pass, and this emptiness fills my heart. 
All the time Mike spent running away, feeling so lost. 
When I want to run away, I drive off in my car, but whichever way I go I come back to the place you are. 
He tried to fight it, but he can’t help that he feels most at peace with Will. 
All my instincts, they return. The grand facade, so soon will burn. 
When he’s with Will he can’t help but be himself, Will lets him be himself. It feels so good not to pretend!! 
I get so tired, working so hard for our survival, I look to the time with you, to keep me awake and alive. 
I mean Come On! Mike might as well have written this song, facing the possibility of the end of the world, always looking to each other to help keep them going.
The Lady in My Life by Michael Jackson (1982) - 
It’s on the biggest selling album of all time, almost every household had a copy in the 80s. And Mike is BOLD for including it. He likes it for reasons. He knows it's a sexy song but he thinks the sweet aspects of the song overpower all of that. 
Let me fill you with my dreams, I can make you feel alright
And baby through the years, (even when we’re old and gray) gonna love you more each day
So I’ll promise you tonight, that you will always be the lady in my life.
I also think Mike would enjoy the ‘nighttime’ aspect of this song, so much of their bonding recently being sleeping together, as well as when Will’s (and his) nightmares come.
There’ll be no darkness tonight…Our love will shine, lighting the night…And I will keep you warm through the shadows of the night… 
Forever Young by Alphaville (1984) - 
I feel like I could write a paper on this one. Not just about Mike and Will, but the whole party growing up, the time period they live in (cold war, reagan, aids) it’s just…
But for Mike, Will is so tied to his childhood, and so tied to his dreams of the future.
Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. Are you gonna drop the bomb or not? 
Again this song is about the cold war, referring to an actual bomb, but I see Mike thinking of wondering if he’s gonna take that plunge, dropping this bomb onto Will (and also perhaps in the future having to do the same with his family and friends), going back and forth on whether that’s going to be received well.
Let us die young or let us live forever, We don’t have the power but we never say never.
Silence = Death. I have to wonder if part of Mike thinks that accepting that he’s gay, or that living a gay lifestyle he might have to accept a young death if he’s unlucky. I assume he knows as much as what most of middle america knew about aids at the time (which wasn’t the full breadth of the situation and definitely wasn’t all true, they were still discovering new things at the time) - and should he let himself do that or should he continue on as he is, even if maybe he’s not strong enough.
It’s so hard to live without a cause, I don’t want to perish like a fading horse.
Nope that’s why he can’t continue on as is. How could he when he knows what it is to live to fight for something, for someone, for all the people he’s cared about.
Heaven by Bryan Adams (1984) - 
Ok whew back to the sappy shit. Is there ANY song more them???? NO! This is The One!!
Oh thinkin’ about all our younger years, there was only you and me, we were young and wild and free
Now nothing can take you away from me, we’ve been down that road before, but that’s over now.
They had it all, but lost it over and over again. All the things that had taken Will away are gone, now the only thing in their way is them.
Yeah nothing can change what you mean to me, Oh there’s lots that I could say, but just hold me now.
Oh does Mike have things to say, oh does he have things to share, so much, finding those words are hard for him though, that’s why he’s saying it through all these songs. They can say it all in time, he just wants them to come together now.
And love is all that I need, and I found it there in your heart, 
isn’t too hard to see, we’re in heaven.
:) :) 
AAAHHH thank you for your time.
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