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Jul 9, 2022

Mommy and daddy are fighting!

Steve Harrington x Fem! reader

Summary: Steve, you and Robin are best friends. You are all working in the video store. One day a misunderstanding happens between you and Steve that Makes Steve question your friendship.

Word count: 5.5k words of pure angst, jealousy and pinning

Just a somewhat lighter story after season four with everyone surviving Vecna. With lots of angst, jealousy and pining.

‘I bought lots of snaaaacks!!’ You exclaimed as you entered the living quarters of Steve’s massive house.

Dustin came over to help you.

‘Don’t you think you went a little overboard?’ Steve asks you as he comes over to help you as well

‘Got to have enough food to feed our seven kids’

Steve raised his eyebrows at you

‘Our kids?’ He asked in disbelief as his cheeks reddened a bit.

‘Let’s be real here, you are the pack mom, I’m the pack dad and these are our seven children well teenagers at this point but you catch my drift’ you shrugged amazed by Steve’s reaction

‘Hold on.. why are you the pack dad?’

‘Because fuck gender roles they are toxic also because I’m always looking out for everyone and providing for them’

‘Language y/n’

‘Yes y/n think of the children’ Robin snickered amused from her place on one of Steve’s couches.

‘Also that’s why because you say shit like language when I swear’

Steve gave you a pointed look of disapproval over you swearing

‘Steve they are all teenagers any word I say they will already have heard a million times before’

‘Still couldn’t hurt for you to be on your best behaviour’

‘fine! I’m sorry darling do forgive me wifey’ you said before handing out the snacks to everyone with Steve and Dustin helping you.

Everyone were laughing as Steve’s face turned even more red.

There was popcorn, fizzy drinks, twizzlers, chocolate, crisps and dips.

‘Thank you for helping me Dusty bun’ you said in a teasing manner and ruffled his hair

‘Thank you my Darling you Said and kissed Steve’s cheek. Steve just nodded and went over to sit next to Robin.

Dustin, Eddie, Will, Max, and Lucas were all sitting on pillows and with blankets around Them on the floor. Jonathan and Nancy were talking and holding hands on one couch.

El and Mike were sitting on another couch kissing

Ahh Young love.

you sighed contently. It was Nice to have everyone gathered here being happy. The last few years had been Demodogs, the upside Down and Starcourt mall burning Down and then Vecna. It had been a chaotic few years to say at least. You were just glad everyone had survied. You had almost lost Max and Steve had gotten pretty hurt being bitten by that demobat.

‘Are you going to join us y/n?’ Steve asked as he looked at you and then at the spot on the couch next to him.

You went over and sat down inbetween Steve and Robin.

You were watching back to the future and stealing glances at Steve. Sometimes your heart longed for more than friendship with Him but with everything that had happened in the last few years you didn’t dare face those desires as your friendship group was finally in a good place and you didn’t want to rock the boat.

As the movie progressed you felt your eyelids becomming heavy and you rested your head on Steve’s shoulder.

‘Is this okay? ‘ you asked exhaustion dripping from your voice.

‘Yes hubby’ Steve said jokingly before he wrapped a blanket around your shoulder

‘Thank you wifey..’ you added before you dosed off.

Once the movie was over Steve let you sleep on his shoulder for a while before putting your head on a pillow and letting you rest up on the couch.

He didn’t have the heart to wake you up as he knew how worn out you must have been. You were always there for everyone else if they needed you but Steve wondered if you were ever truly there for yourself sometimes.

It was funny how Steve had always known who you were when you both went to Hawkins. You hadn’t been popular like him when he had gone to Hawkins you had kept to yourself and focused on your studdies. You had always hid yourself away in bigger clothes and your hair sheilding your face or with your nose in a book.

Steve remembers how he always wanted to talk to you but didn’t have the courage back then which seemed ironic considering how the whole highschool fucking adored him everyone but you probably.

You had started getting involved with the demodogs, the upside down, had helped him in the fight against Billy as you had brought a bat with you to defend yourself because while Steve always put himself into dangerous situations you came into them prepared. He had always admired you for that - god you were always so brave in the face of danger or possible sudden death. When you had tried to save Him and Robin from the Russians but had ended up getting your ass beaten instead you had taken it with a brave face. When Vecna and his curse hit Hawkins you had been around Max to reassure her that you would break his curse. And in the already crowded boat you had tried to reason with Steve before he jumped in the water and but he wouldn’t budge. You had jumped in straight after he had been dragged back down into the water which resulted in him getting hurt by demobats and you never leaving his side in order to watch after him. Imagine Steve’s surprise when he never thought he would get to know you and now here you were sleeping on his couch.

He remembered after the first brush with the upside down how you had gotten stuck in the mines and how it had almost caused you your life - Steve still shudders at that thought as if he thinks about it too long it will cause him to lose his shit.

After your near death experience you had become isolated and stopped hanging around the gang and kept to yourself again and Steve had missed your company deeply so imagine his surprise when you turned out to be working with Robin at Scoops Ahoy. Steve had barely recognized you when he started working there as you had gone through a complete makeover, your hair was short now, coloured and you had a nose piercing, your style had changed as well- you had always been quite nerdy looking when he had seen you at Hawkins but now you were wearing leather jackets, lots of rings and makeup Steve gathered that the brush with death had caused the change in you. Steve just couldn’t believe that you were back into his life and you started to really bond as you were working together in the mall you would bicker and talk about music and life in general and Steve was so happy that you were back in his life. Then the mall burned down and you had gotten badly beaten up by Russians and Steve was scared he would loose his friendship with you again but to his surprise however you had joined him and Robin when you started working in the video store and the three of you were inseparable.

Even now after everything here you were on his couch, in his house and in his life making marriage jokes and feeding ‘your family’. You were here and a permanent fixture in his life and he never wanted that to change.

He wondered if you ever had a peaceful night of sleep with everything you had been through. Steve certainly struggled to sleep sometimes and when he did he was usually woken up by the same fucking nightmare

He heard you move around and went over to the couch to see if you were okay. He sat down in the floor and noticed your eyebrows being furrowed and he reached over and caressed your cheek gently Which caused you to stir and open your eyes a little

‘Shit’ Steve cursed silently

‘I fell asleep again didn’t I?’ you asked quietly

Steve nodded wordlessly as he took in your features. Your eyes were shining in the dim lights of his living room, your lips were slightly parted and you were looking at him silently for a moment.

‘I need to stop falling asleep at group hangouts’ you murmured

Which caused Steve to laugh because you fell asleep at most group hangouts and no one ever had the heart to wake you.

‘Shhh go back to sleep’ Steve said and smiled at you.

‘You too Steve… you need to sleep’ you added in a sleepy voice

‘Don’t worry about that right now’

You rolled over on the couch and made room for Steve on the couch before gesturing for Steve to come lie down next to you.

‘I’m fine y/n just go back to sleep’

‘Stop worrying so much about everyone and start taking care of yourself’ you murmured

Steve was convinced you were completely out of it. With the way you were suggesting that you two share a couch but he was still taken back by what you had just said as it applied much more to you than it did to him.

‘Steve just lie down okay? I won’t bite!’

‘If i lie down will you go back to sleep?’

You nodded and Steve climbed in next to you. Being this close to you made his heart beat fast in his chest and the urge to hold you was strong. He wanted to wrap his arms around you and protect you from the world yet here you were half asleep again and you cuddled into his chest. Steve was sure that if you had been awake enough you would have made a comment about how fast his heart was beating. He leaned in and kissed your forehead before closing his eyes and going to sleep.

As Steve woke up he started to take in what had happened last night. The two of you were cuddling and he had his arms protectively around your waist and his chin was on the top of your head. At some point during the night he had gotten over heated and he had taken off his shirt leaving his chest exposed a decision he regretted now as he didn’t want to make you feel uncomfortable when you woke up.

The two of you had never gone beyond friendship and the last thing he wanted to do was to make you feel uncomfortable. He removed his chin from the top of your head and let go of your waist gently. As soon as he let go he had wished he hadn’t as he missed having you in his arms which was a feeling he needed to analyse later when he was on his own. Before he could get up from the couch and find his shirt you had turned around and was now facing Him. Your faces were inches apart and for the first time in a long time Steve wanted to reach his hand out put a strand of hair behind your ear. He wanted to close the distance and kiss you. Fuck. Where had that come from?

He started to panic and had a million thoughts going through his head.

He noticed that you were awake and that you were looking at him. You sensed that he was uncomfortable and gave him a reassuring smile. That seemed to calm him as he looked back at you.

You spent the next while just looking at each other without saying anything. Steve was still freaking out as he was unsure what his current feelings were about.

‘Good morning’ you said and smiled at Steve, the smile lit up your face, your eyes were sparkling and it was very hard for Steve not to reach out and kiss you.

‘Morning ‘ he added politely but avoided your gaze as he looked around the room and noticed the time.

‘fuck! Y/n we overslept! We have to be at work in 15 minutes!’

‘shit!’ You added before getting up and rushing out of the Living room and into the bathroom to fix your hair leaving Steve on his own with his thoughts.

He pushed whatever thoughts he had been having aside and went to put his shirt back on before fixing his hair in the mirror.

‘Should we go?’ You asked As you came out of the bathroom and went over to put on your boots.

Steve nodded and grabbed his keys.

The car ride to the video store was awkward and the tension between you was thick and uncomfortable.

Steve had noticed how you had opened and closed your mouth a few times but had sighed instead.

As you both entered the store Robin could sense something was off with you two but she kept her mouth shut which Steve appreciated. She had however sent both of you worried looks.

Steve realized he was avoiding you at all costs. If you were even slightly near him he would move away from you.

He was unsure of how to act or what to do in your company now as he was sure these feelings meant something.

Sure he had had a crush on you at some point in your friendship but that was a long time ago and he had decided that he didn’t want to make you uncomfortable so he had swallowed his feelings and had stayed by your side as your friend.

Would he have to do the same now?

He had all these questions racing in his head. By the end of his shift you had tried to talk to him and he had avoided you so you had left with a disappointed look on your face. Fuck. Shit. Fuck.

He would usually give you a lift home after work but today you had just left.

Robin came out of the staff room ready to go leave the store.

‘Where’s y/n?’ She asked worriedly

‘She went home’ Steve shrugged before going to get his stuff from the staff room Robin followed him

‘What happened between you two? You were absolutely fine last night! Today you won’t look at her or talk to her! What the hell Steve!’

‘ oh so you just assumed I did something! Some friend you are!’ Steve said in a frustrated tone of voice

‘Y/n is usually a ray of fucking sunshine Steve! She’s always singing along to the newest bops and talking our ears of about something. Today she’s avoidant and won’t talk to me or look at you and you have been avoiding her every time she comes near you. So yeah this must be on you because I’ve never seen her act like such a kicked puppy!’Robin said and crossed her arms over her chest and gave him a look that said ‘you’re an idiot’

‘I’m just going through something right now’ Steve said and crossed his arms over his chest matching Robin’s energy.

‘ look Steve I care about both of you so whatever happened just fix it!’ Robin said before rolling her eyes at her idiot friend before she left the video store.

‘Oh and lock up the store when you leave! I have a date with Vickie to get to’

‘Have fun. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do’

‘Well certainly not with how things are going! I actually like Vickie!’ Robin added with a certain level of snark before closing the door after herself.

Steve was just about get the rest of his stuff when the door opened.

‘Sorry man we are clos-‘ Steve started saying before he spotted Eddie at the opening at the store

‘Where’s y/n?’

‘How would I know?’ Steve added defensively

‘Really Steve? The girl is basically glued to your hip at all times’

This made Steve wonder for a brief moment. Where they always together?

‘I think she might have gone home’ Steve shrugged

‘Thanks!’ Eddie gave him a surprised look before he left the store.

Steve was confused. He was glad it was a Friday evening and that he wouldn’t have to see you before your shift after school the following tuesday as you had lots of after school curriculars to do so you only worked in the store three times a week which was Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, he always missed you when you weren’t working.

Over the next following days he kept thinking about you. How your hair fell into your eyes. How you were always smiling at something or how you were always giving your friends advice or telling them about the latest book you had read.he couldn’t get you out of his head or stop thinking about the fact that he wanted to kiss you.

He was looking at a picture of you, him and Robin. You were standing in the middle with this beautiful smile on your face. It was from one evening after work when you had all gone to the funfair and Jonathan had taken a picture of the three of you. The picture didn’t do you justice at all but you looked so amazing in it.so happy. Steve didn’t want to be the cause of confusion for you and until he figured his feelings out he would keep his distance.

Tuesday rolled around and you came into the store. You were wearing a big baggy jumper over your dungarees. Your hair was tied back in a ponytail and it was obvious you were running on low sleep as you seemed jumpy when you arrived. Eddie was with you and Steve couldn’t make out what you were talking about but Eddie gave him a look of disappointment before he hugged you and he left.

‘See you later y/n’ he said before the door closed behind him.

You avoided his eyes before walking over to him. You stood at least three steps away from him which felt odd to him as you would always stand right next to him.

‘So I just wanted to say that what happened after the movie night wasn’t cool of me and I’m very sorry Steve’

Steve was confused. Why were you apologising? You hadn’t done anything wrong?

‘I would like us to just forget it ever happened okay? I should stop sleeping at other people’s houses during group hangouts anyway… look I’ll give you some space for a while okay’

He looked up at he. He was hurt. Deeply hurt. He didn’t want to forget what happened because nothing did happen.

‘I don’t want anything to come between us. I care so deeply for you… please just say something’ you murmured and looked at him

‘ I need some time to think about it okay? ‘ Steve asked weakly his voice was shaking

‘Take your time’ you added before going over to look through your newest movies.

Robin and you were putting things away as she whispered’ so what’s going on between you two’ she added and gestured not so subtly towards Steve.

‘I’ll explain everything after work at your house okay?’ you added in a shakey voice

Robin looked at Steve and mouthed ‘fix. It. Dingus’ before nodding at you.

On the thursday shift Robin came into the store with Eddie and she looked really pissed off at Steve.

‘You really are a goddamn idiot sometimes!’ She added

Steve looked at her before looking at Eddie who looked a lot more sympathetic than Robin.

‘Hi to you too Robin so lovely to see you ‘ Steve said and sighed in frustration.

‘You still haven’t done anything to fix things! Y/n has been moping around all day’

Steve was tempted to ask why bit he knew it was because of him

‘Haven’t you hurt her enough?’ Robin continued upset

‘What’s that supposed to even mean ‘

‘Wow really Steve?’

‘Told you Robin. He’s absolutely clueless’

‘Well then i’ll tell him’

‘Y/n has asked us not to! We need to respect her wishes’

Robin and Eddie exchanged a look before looking back at Steve.

‘Listen man, if you don’t make a move on her someone else will! Y/n is a catch!’ Eddie stated before leaving the store leaving Steve utterly confused

‘What was that about?’

‘I’m really glad I’m into women’ Robin commented dryly as she went into the staff room and put her stuff down.

The tension between Steve and Robin was so thick that you could cut it with a knife.

You entered the video store tentatively. You were wearing your favourite leather jacket and tight fitted trousers. You had done up your hair nicely. You were wearing makeup and Steve could not stop starting at you. You went over to Robin and smiled your famous smile. You were bouncing up and down and you were asking Robin about her date. Steve saw how your eyes sparkled and it hit him.

He was in love with you. If he was completely honest with himself he probably had been for months. Probably since the time were you swam in after him after he had been pulled back under the water.

He remembers how the two of you had bickered that day.

‘What were you thinking y/n!!’

‘What do you ‘what was i thinking’ ? oh i don’t know Steve! How about the fact that you could have died!’

‘You could have died!’

‘So it’s better if you make the sacrifice play! God Harrington! why do you always throw yourself into danger!’

‘Because! ‘

‘Because is not a reason Steve! It’s a death sentence!’

‘Because if I don’t do it somebody else I care about will do it! Because if I don’t do it I know you will!’ He added pointedly and looked at you. He was shaken up.

The anger you felt melted away

‘Steve..’

‘I can’t risk losing you okay! Life wouldn’t make sense without you’

‘That’s exactly how I would feel if you.. if you died’ your voice trembled

Steve pulled you close to him into a bone crushing hug. He cursed a little as he hugged you against his wound but he didn’t let you go.

‘Shhh’ Steve had said as you had sobbed against his chest.

God Eddie had been right the two of you were always glued together at the hip, he drove you to School, drove your home after work, he came to your DnD games, you came over to his House with home cooked meals to make sure he ate. You would rant to Him about the things you enjoyed and give Him advice. He always let you sleep on his shoulder. When the two of you hugged he never wanted to let you go. The morning after the last group hangout he didn’t want to let you go.

The only problem was that you didn’t feel the same.

The day went on and Steve was pinning after you. He kept looking at you longingly.

What didn’t make it any better was the fact that your former crush came into the store when he was putting videos away. You had told Steve all about Scotty. You had had a crush on Him when you had been 13. Though the Scotty you had described had been nerdy looking, not a jock. Scotty had Black hair and blue eyes and his arms were jacked and his shoulders were wide.

‘Y/n! Is that you!’

‘Scotty?’ You asked and squinted your eyes at Him.

‘It’s me’ Scotty Said proudly

You rushed over to him and hugged him

‘I haven’t seen you in forever! My god you look so different now!’

‘You’re one to talk y/n! You are a total Betty!’

You shoved his shoulder playfully.

‘Stop it! How have you been!’

‘How about i fill you in over dinner tomorrow evening?’ Scotty asked

‘Absolutely! The usual place?’ You asked shyly

‘Yes! I’ll come Pick you up at 6!’

‘See you tomorrow’ you Said and waved at Him as he left the store.

Steve stared at you blankly.

‘What?’ You asked and the happy look that framed your face mere seconds ago was gone and this sad look was there now.

‘Are you really going out with Him?’

‘ is that a problem? Wasn’t it you that said and I quote ‘you really need to get back out there?’

‘No no! Of course not! I just want you to be careful’

You rolled your eyes at him the hurt from the past week still lingered on your face and Steve know he had royally fucked up.

‘I can take care of myself you know. I’m not a child!’ You added angrily and crossed your arms over your chest

‘I know! I just worry’ Steve added he had no idea how he could fix things between the two of you

My love life is none of your concern Steve! Stay out of it!’ You added in a voice that informed Steve that you were over this conversation.

You were about to leave after your shift. You were done with Steve for the moment and you just wanted to leave.

‘Y/n! Wait’

You sighed ‘What Steve?’ You asked already done with this conversation.

Steve jogged over to you and leaned in towards you

‘Don’t go out with Scotty’ Steve said and looked into your eyes. His eyes were boring into yours making you swallow a lump in your throat

‘Why not?’ You added nervously

‘Come on y/n you know why’ Steve said as he felt tongue tied. He was begging you to understand. He really wasn’t good with words.

‘This isn’t fair Steve! You are being mean!’

‘How am i being mean!’ Steve asked in a frustrated tone of voice.

‘ you know why! You are obviously jealous of Scotty! I’m done with this conversation’ You said and opened the door and walked out.

‘That’s not it! Y/n! That’s not what I meant !’ Steve called out after you but you gave no indication that you had heard Him.

Robin came over towards him.

‘I don’t know how to fix it Robin. What if I’ve lost my shot‘ Steve sighed his eyes were glossy.

Steve filled Robin in on his version of the story and Robin pulled Him into a hug.

‘She’ll come around Steve, you just need to give her some space’

Steve really hoped that Robin was right. He couldn’t lose you.

Friday evening everyone was gathered around Steve’s house for another movie night.

‘Kids! Gab your snacks!’ Robin said as she entered Steve’s living room.

‘Where’s Y/n?’ Dustin asked as he went over to grab the bag of popcorn Robin was carrying in her hands.

Robin gave Steve a sympathetic look and waited for him to answer.

‘She’s on a date with Scotty’

‘Why is she not on a date with you ?’ Dustin asked Steve confused

‘Because she doesn’t like me! She likes Scotty and his stupid perfect face! And his stupid perfect jawline and perfect shoulders ! And his perfect everything’ Steve moped and hid his head behind a pillow.

‘Wow you are a child! You really do need to be told everything don’t you’ Dustin said to Steve before turning around to Eddie

‘I love the guy but he’s an idiot’ Dustin said and gestured over towards Steve

‘Told you’ Eddie confirmed

‘Gee thanks for the support Dustin!’ Steve said and shot daggers with his eyes at Dustin and Eddie.

‘Wait a minute the Scotty? As in the first guy she ever liked?’ Argyle said in disbelief.

‘Yeah that’s the one!!!‘ Steve said and threw his hands up in frustration.

‘Sorry man that’s rough’ Jonathan commented sincerely while they weren’t exactly friends they accepted that they were part of the same friend group.

‘To be fair it’s entirely his own fault’ Robin stated and Steve glared at her.

‘Dude the girl has had heart eyes around you for months Steve!’ Dustin said in a disappointed tone of voice as if he was scolding a child.

‘She has not! I would have noticed ‘

‘Just like how you noticed i was into girls before you expressed that you liked me?’ Robin laughed with the rest of the gang joining her.

‘Low blow Robin’

‘I told Him to talk to her all week!’ Robin continued

‘I realized i liked her when it was too late. I shot my shot. She wasn’t interested’

‘Actually Steve you didn’t outright say ‘i like you’ to her though did you?‘ Eddie commented

‘ i implied it’ Steve shrugged

‘Unless you actually said that you liked her how would she know Steve? She’s not a mind reader!’ Nancy said and rolled her eyes.

‘As much as i just love this conversation. Can we watch the movie now?’ Steve said and sulked

Everyone was in the middle of watching Ferris buller’s day off when you walked into the room.

Everyone looked at you. You were completely soaked as it had been raining heavily outside. Steve looked at you and you looked at Him.

‘Can we talk? Outside?’ You asked vibrating with nerves.

Steve nodded and got up from the couch and followed you outside near Steve’s pool. Everyone was watching the two of you from the Windows.

‘When i left yesterday you said That’s not it! Y/n! That’s not what I meant… What did you mean?’ You were looking at him intensely trying to search his eyes for the answer

‘I didn’t want you to go out with Scotty because i wanted you to go out with me’

You looked at Him in disbelief

‘I don’t believe you. Last week when we were cuddling you looked at me as if i had grown two heads!’ You started pacing around his pool.

‘Careful please. I don’t want you to fall in the pool.’ Steve joked trying to lighten the mood

You gave Him a look of disbelief before shaking your head

‘I’m so goddamn stupid. I shouldn’t have come’ you said as you stopped pacing and prepared to leave him.

Steve closed the distance between you ‘wait please?’ He pleaded giving you a vunerable look that made you stop in your tracks.

‘ after last movie night i woke up wanting to kiss you’

‘Then why did you look at like the thought repulsed you?. Why did you avoid me for days!’

‘Because I didn’t know what it meant! I couldn’t understand my feelings for you and they were confusing me!’

You stayed silent so he continued

‘I’m clearly not very good at this’ Steve said honestly before reaching out and squeezing your hand and closing the distance

‘And I’m clearly an idiot because I only realised yesterday when you came in looking like an actual ray of sunshine that I’ve liked you for months’

The answer caught you off guard.

‘ wait why are you not on your date?’

‘Because i couldn’t stop thinking about what you said. And i needed to know if i was overthinking things or if you could actually like me the way i like you’

‘Oh so you like me huh? Steve asked and he smiled for the first time in days

You leaned in and kissed him, your fingers were in his hair and his hands were around your waist.

‘I missed you ‘ Steve said after you finished kissing.

You pulled him into a hug and hugged him tightly.

‘I missed you too. I really fell apart without you’

‘It’s okay I’m here now and i don’t plan on going anywhere’ he reminded you.

‘Promise ‘ you asked nervously

‘I promise’ Steve said and kissed your forehead.

You both went back inside and everyone seemed relieved

‘It’s okay kids! Daddy’s back home!’ you added in a joking manner.

You cuddled up on the couch with Steve and you both fell asleep watching the rest of the movie.

In the morning you woke up cuddled up with Steve, he was holding you protectively. He stirred a bit before he opened his eyes.