Word count: 6138
Eddie Munson x F!Henderson reader x Steve Harrington
Summary: you went back to Hawkins to get some rest after an accident in college, and you ended up doing everything but rest.
Warning: Slight use of curse words, & slight angst
Part 1 - Part 2 - Eddie Ending - Steve Ending
You and Eddie Munson had been dating for a year now. You both met after the mall incident and during one of his campaigns where Dustin attended. Your younger brother, Dustin, didn’t want you to come at first, but ever since what happened with Billy he tried to be understanding with your fear that you might just suddenly lose him.
You didn’t know about the Upside down till your brother roped you in the situation by making you help him translate Russian secret spy code with your ex, Steve. It wasn’t easy to work with him to say the least, you two argued and bickered every time the opportunity was handed over, and it especially didn’t make you feel thrilled when you got trapped with him and Dustin’s other friends under the starcourt mall where the evil Russian spies were hiding.
You weren’t really close to any of Dustin’s friends, but after what you’ve gone through with them, it was hard not to form a bond.
Eddie being still in high school made it hard for you two to meet whenever you please, since you moved away a year ago to pursue your dreams at NYU, leaving Hawkins behind for the meantime.
Every chance he gets, Dustin would call you nonstop, telling you to come back home and to never leave for New York ever again, you would just grin on the other end of the line, soaking in the sweetness he still had in him before he turns into an evil teenager who doesn’t talk to their siblings.
Your boyfriend doesn’t call as much as Dustin does because according to him, he’s too busy with his band and campaigns, leaving no space for school. You two had always argued about how he should really focus on his studies so then maybe he could also move to New York, sharing a little apartment together, but he keeps on saying that there are other better things to think about than work, school, and moving in together. It hurts you every time he makes it painfully obvious that you and the relationship he has with you doesn't matter as much as his hobbies and his friends does.
This made your days feel like living hell, it seemed as though Eddie didn’t really care about you as much as he used to, and everyone can tell. Whenever Robin, or Nancy, calls to check on you, you always avoid the subject about your relationship or anything Eddie in general, you would either change the topic, or hang up on them, leaving you feeling alone when you desperately need someone. You hated knowing that people around you knew about the growing issues in your relationship, you hated feeling transparent for the whole world to see.
An accident at school left your right arm wrapped in thick cast, making it hard and uncomfortable for you to move around, and on top of that your mental state was slowly declining, nightmares of the night at the mall seems to constantly plague your dreams, as a result, your school was left with no choice but to send you back home for the meantime and rest. Luckyly for you Dustin still has school so you could just be left home alone for long periods of time, and unlucky for you, you had no one to help you move around, your mom has work, and your brother is either with Steve or Eddie.
“Dustin, what is your obsession with being friends with people I date and used to date?” you’re sitting on your bed while Dustin tries to entertain you.
“Oh please, they like me better.”
“Don’t get sassy with me now.” you teased, taking off the hat on his head that he likes to wear.
Dustin was about to tackle you and fight to get his hat back, but then you lifted your arm to remind him of the cast, he huffed, clearly annoyed, “I will call Eddie to come over.” and then he stormed off the room. You didn’t think that Dustin was being serious about calling your boyfriend, Eddie, over. After 30 minutes of minding your own business in your room, your bedroom door suddenly opened and Eddie stepped inside with an expression that you can’t read, “hey~” Eddie softly greeted you before sitting on the edge of the bed, “Dustin told me about what happened to your arm.” he pointed at your cast, “How are you these days, sweetheart?” he slowly moved his hand near yours.
“Hey, Eddie.” You gave him a weak smile wondering what your brother could have said to make your boyfriend visit after telling you for days that he’s busy.
He seems to be able to read your mind, his mood slowly shifted and he retreated his hand from yours. “Uhh- Dustin, he said that you needed me for something?” his leg started bouncing, and he hunched over, crossing his arms next to his chest, “It would be great to have my boyfriend around, you know.”
“I know.” he nodded, avoiding your gaze, “I’ve been staying at school for-”
“DND, I know, I know.” you cut him off.
He looked at you with furrowed brows, “No actually, I- I’m getting serious for school, been keeping out of trouble and just been in the library so I could maybe finally graduate this year.” he spoke softly, “I wanted it to be kind of a surprise.”
You felt guilty, your boyfriend is in front of you, telling you why he has been busy, and in your head you thought that he was prioritizing his band and DND over you and his studies, when all along he’s been thinking about you. “Oh… I-.”
“Don’t get your hopes up, I’m not a graduate just yet.” he let out a chuckle.
“That’s enough for me Eddie, in my eyes, you’re already a graduate, holding that diploma on that stage, and who knows.” you shrugged, “maybe even a valedictorian.”
“Now, now, that’s a reach.” Eddie laughed with you, he plopped himself on your bed, getting comfortable real quick.
You both spent the night like old times, watching romance films while sitting beside each other on the sofa, his arms wrapped around your shoulders, your head resting on his chest, and then after, you two would lay down beside each other in your room listening to the radio until you both fall asleep in each other's arms. This was Eddie’s way of making it up to you, he can be a romantic when he needs to be and you absolutely love it. You and Dustin would always tell Eddie that if he wasn’t into what he’s into now, people would love him like how people love Steve Harrington, and especially with his charming personality, he definitely could’ve been with the popular kids instead of the “nerds” , to which Eddie would smack yours and your brothers head for even thinking/suggesting that.
The next morning you woke up to a sleeping Eddie beside you, his long curly hair falling delicately on your pillows, despite seeing him like this everyday when you both started dating, you never really haven’t gotten used to it yet, everyday with Eddie felt new and thrilling when you two were on good terms… especially when you were still living in Hawkins.
A loud knock on the door woke Eddie up, “Eddie, please drop me off of school today!” Dustin yelled from the other side of the closed door.
“YOU WOKE ME UP HENDERSON!” he ruffled his hair making it look messy.
You threw a leather jacket on your boyfriend’s head, “Go, Dustin gets cranky in the morning.” You patted Eddie’s shoulder and plopped yourself back to bed. “Yeah I should probably head out…”
After the two left, you decided that a change of scenery would do you good. Your fingers dialed Robin’s home phone, “Who is this?” Robin said with a sleepy voice.
“Hey, It’s me, uhhh, is it alright if I drop by Family Video later?”
“You didn’t have to ask me-”
“I know, I know… I just wanted to give you a heads up- so you could maybe give Steve a heads up.” you whispered the last part of your sentence.
“After the incident I thought you two would’ve made up?” Robin’s voice now filled with curiosity.
“Yeah well… we didn’t really talk after it you know?”
“Okay fine, need a ride?”
Robin hummed in response and hung up after you didn’t respond back. Getting ready to see your friend while knowing your ex is there made you feel a knot in your stomach, it's not even the good kind, it’s the kind of feeling that makes you feel brave enough to jump from a tall building just so you didn’t have to face this person.
“Welcome to Family Video-” as soon as you heard this, the voice also stopped abruptly, “Uh- what are you doing here?” Steve questioned, his gaze fixated on you, “I’m here for Robin, don’t wet your pants.” your snarky remark earned you an eye roll from Steve, “Robin! Henderson is here!” he yelled and left you standing alone, leaving to get back to his work.
You stood awkwardly in the middle of the store while waiting for Robin, and it didn’t help that your ex was drilling holes in your head with his sharp gaze. 10 more minutes have passed and your friend still hasn't greeted you, “Uh Steve is she alright?” regretting what you said as soon as you said it.
Steve stared at you for a solid minute before responding with a shrug “Just go in there, Keith wouldn’t mind.”
“But I’m not an employee.”
Steve blinked a few more times, “He doesn’t mind pretty customers."
“Stop flirting with my friends dingus!” Robin appeared behind you.
“Robin OMG it's you!!!” you hugged her tightly, “hello to you too.” Robin hugged you back, but it only came as an awkward tap on your lower back, “Glad to have you back.” she gave you a soft smile, “Glad to be back.”
Robin didn’t end up working at all that day, she spent all day talking and gossiping with you. Your friend absolutely loved telling you how unsuccessful Steve is with his love life, and she is absolutely thrilled to find out that you and Eddie finally spent the night together like old times, although you can see it in her eyes how she was still a bit doubtful of Eddie, especially with how bad the relationship was when you moved to New York.
“I know, but then Dustin had to ruin the perfect moment.” You rolled your eyes, just remembering how Dustin interrupted your time with your boyfriend, Eddie.
“That little dingus! I’ll give him a proper beating, I promise!”
Night time came quickly which left Steve no choice but to drop you off, since he didn’t want you to walk alone at night with one arm in a cast, he said it made you vulnerable to attacks. You were sitting in the backseat of the car while Robin took the passenger seat, despite you begging for Robin to sit beside you at the back, she didn’t want to, stating that Steve is a scaredy cat, especially at night and he needs some cool person to sit beside him.
“Hey Henderson, do you want to be Steve’s date tomorrow for the basketball game?” Robin faced you, a wide grin appearing on her face.
“Why? Don’t you have so many girlfriends?” you teased Steve.
“I don’t want to take you Henderson, the air is much better to take to that game than being with you… but to answer your question… no, no one really made me feel interested enough to take them.”
“Yeah sure Steve, I’ll still come, who knows maybe I’ll get to see Eddie at school."
You saw Robin look at Steve teasingly, “How does it feel to have all your exes have a better relationship than you?”
Steve glared at her, “Robin, not now.”
“Whatever you say dude.” Robin raised both her arms, “yeah I’ll join you two.”
“You just want to see that awful singer.”
“OMG you still like her?”
“What! No no I don’t!- fine, yes, but that's besides the point! She is a really amazing singer!”
“Who?” you raised your eyebrows, “no one in Hawkins possibly thinks she’s a great singer, Nashville is nothing Robin.” you shook your head.
“Says everyone! Everyone in Hawkins loves her!”
“Hawkins pride am I right?” you tried to lighten up the mood.
“Robin, you know when someone is off tune right? You’re in a band right?” Robin looked at you, not sure what you’re trying to say, “uh yes?” she responded.
“So shouldn’t you know when someone is extremely off tune?” you tried to play innocent while asking her that question.
“Leave her alone, Henderson.” Steve added, “thank you! Finally someone is on my side!” Robin praised.
“Robin is not that good so she wouldn’t know.” Steve continued, a wide smirk forming on his lips, “I’m so over this.” Robin rolled her eyes and rested her head on the window beside her, utterly defeated.
Steve dropped you off first at your place, and promised to pick you up the following day at exactly 5pm for the game at Hawkins high.
That night you kept waking up from your nightmares, in it, you would see Billy and his somber expression, he would always be looking at Max, almost trying to reach for her, and then seconds later he would die, like how he did in real life. You’ve always wondered if Dustin also had dreams of this night, it pained you for not being able to be there for your baby brother when he desperately needed you, especially after knowing that since his best friend disappeared, you weren’t there, you focused more on your crush on Steve despite him being out of reach at that time since he was dating Nancy Wheeler.
It’s not often, but, there would also be nightmares of your boyfriend, Eddie, being involved in this, him being hurt, or worse, dead. The only thing that's keeping yourself sane is the fact that according to the kids, they believe that whatever is doing this, is probably already dead.
As soon as you wake up, a sharp pain can be felt on your head, it feels like someone is banging your skull on the wall.
“Are you still alive there?” your mom yelled out for you from the other side of your door.
You held your hand to your head “yes mom!”
Dustin burst through your door, “do you want to join the campaign later?”
“Woah! aren't you supposed to be at school?”
“Its 3pm, I got off school an hour ago-”
You groaned, not wanting to get up anytime soon, “And- Steveishere!” Dustin yelled before storming out of my room, “what?!” I followed Dustin to the living room to see a very relaxed Steve sitting on the couch and laughing at my mothers jokes.
“What are you doing here so early?”
“Ah good morning snoring monster!” Steve exclaimed, “YOU WATCHED ME SLEEP?!”
“What? No! I heard you snore before when we were dating, you were shaking the entire room with that snore of yours.” he teased.
You couldn’t help but groan and storm back to your room to get dressed.
You could hear someone open your bedroom door while you put on your makeup. “Here, your mom said you haven’t eaten anything yet.” Steve placed a bowl of mac and cheese your mom made.
You pointed on your bed, hinting for Steve to wait for you there. “You don’t have to get dolled up for a basketball game, you know that right?” , you glared at Steve, “I’m doing this just in case I see Eddie later.” He nodded, “does your arm still hurt?” ,you took a glance on your castrated arm, “No, just uncomfortable.
Steve suddenly got quiet, “Do you feel like something bad is about to happen?” Steve spoke up, you looked back at him, confused for a moment, “what-? No-yes- yes sometimes I feel like it’s not the end, not yet…” he nodded, it didn’t seem like he wanted this conversation to end just yet but didn’t press on further.
“I’m sorry about not reaching out… I just, you already seemed happy with your life, and I didn’t think that there's a space for me to be in it.”
“Steve… “ you turned your head towards him.
“No, no we don’t need to be mushy now.” you could hear him silently let out a chuckle. “Whatever you say, Hair Harrington.”
He looked up at you, looking a bit betrayed that you reminded him of the “dark” days, according to him. “Just get ready Henderson.” he flashed you a smile before leaving your room once again.
The drive to Hawkins High had been an emotional rollercoaster for you, who would’ve thought that there would be a day where you would be back in Steve’s passenger seat, driving back to the place where you two spent your most time in, the place where you both fell in love.
“Ah sh-! There’s already so many people here! The game doesn’t even start till at least 7 pm!” Steve complained.
“We can stay here for a while if you don’t want to follow a huge crowd going in.”
He looked at you and smiled, “have you and Eddie talked since he went to school the other day?”
“He probably called, but I was at Family Video, remember?”
“Ah yeah, yeah.” he turned off his car and rolled the window down for some air.
“Have you also been having bad dreams?” you asked the boy beside you, he gave you this worried look before nodding his head, “not all the time, but it happens, mostly had been about losing all of you out of nowhere.” Steve admitted, you knew he hated being vulnerable so you changed the conversation.
“I’m thinking of dropping out next year.”
This seemed to get him to stop thinking for a moment and just stared at you in amusement, “WAIT WHAT?! NO YOU CAN’T!”
“Yes Steve, I can.” You gave him a weak smile, “But your dreams!” He emphasized each and every word.
“You have dreams, please don’t think of staying stuck in this place, don’t even think about it.”
“Steve… It’s so hard to leave everyone I know here, and plus, Jonathan and Nancy didn’t even go to college.”
“They both will soon enough… and in my opinion, you should beat them to that diploma.” Steve is a lot of things, but being a really good friend and a personal cheerleader is what he’s best at.
An hour and half passed by and you two decide that maybe it's time to go inside and meet up with Robin before the game starts. “Do you think I’ll see Eddie?” you asked Steve, “I don’t think so, they’re all probably in the drama room, you know… DnD.”
“How come you know where they play?” you raised your eyebrows at him, “If you only knew how many times I went there to remind Dustin and the others that it’s time to go home.” Steve shakes his head.
“You really took care of Dusty hm?”
“I like to keep my promises, Henderson.” Steve looked you in the eyes, smiling widely as soon as he saw that you were looking back at him.
Voices in the auditorium speakers and the cheers got louder, “we should probably hurry inside!” You screamed, making sure that Steve could hear you.
“WELCOME TO HAWKINS HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!” Everyone was on their feet cheering and clapping, all the basketball players were standing near the cheerleaders and their coaches, probably discussing something to help win the game.
“Is that Lucas?!” you didn’t know that Lucas, THE Lucas Sinclair was in the basketball team, so seeing him down there, in their uniforms shocked you.
“Yeah, anddddd he learned from the best.” Steve was looking smugly and pointing to himself.
“Oh please, you can barely get a single shot against Billy!”
The look on Steve’s face was priceless, he definitely wasn’t expecting for you to remember that, “At least I look cool playing”
“Ah yes, while you lose.”
Steve ignored you for the rest of the night even when Hawkins high won.
“Henderson! Steve!” Robin came running to the both of you, “WE WON! WE WON!”
“ROBIN! YOU PLAYED WONDERFULLY WITH YOUR BAND!”
The two of you jumped around and celebrated the win of the Hawkins high basketball team, “You two met yesterday, why are you two acting as if you haven't met in years?” Steve complained, “because she’s literally my best friend in the entire world and I miss her.” Robin answered blankly as if it's the most obvious answer and the stupidest question someone could’ve asked.
“Steve, you're just jealous that I’m the favorite!” you teased him.
“Don’t inflate your ego Henderson.” Steve said blankly.
More cheers or rather, screams came from the basketball team, they were all lifting Lucas to the air, excited with the win, “PARTY AT MY HOUSE!” one of them yelled, probably Jason. All the other basketball players cheered even louder when Jason said that the party was gonna be at his place.
“Please don’t tell me you acted like that back then Steve….” the scene that unfolded in front of you a minute ago left you feeling embarrassed on how guys act, feeling extremely thankful that your Eddie was different… kind off… okay, maybe not that different- but still!
“Why are you asking me? You were always there for my wins.”
“What do you mean? You never won a championship.” you innocently shrugged.
“You- never mind… go say hello to Eddie and then I’m taking you home- unless you want to hitch a ride with him.”
“Yeah yeah I’ll go, give me a moment.”
It was hard for you to find where they were, because paired with the fact that you’re only trying to remember where the Drama room was, the hallways also had no lights lit up, and it made it quite hard for you to navigate around the school.
“EDDIE! DUSTIN!” you started screaming repeatedly.
With no success you turned around and was about to leave. A faint chime of a clock can be heard a hallway away from where you were at. ‘Did they really add a clock here?’ you thought to yourself. You continued to ignore the chimes and kept walking to where Steve and Robin is, it did make you think that it was a bit weird that all of a sudden there were no one around but at the same time, it was also plausible, people could be hurrying up to go to Jason’s party to celebrate.
“BILLY NO!” a loud yell can be heard behind you, it sounded like Max so you turned around, but no one was there, “MAX! ARE YOU THERE!”
No one responded, “MAX I’M SERIOUS! WHERE ARE YOU!” Still, no one responded. A tap on your shoulder brought you back to reality, “are you alright?” Robin asked, “what? Uh- yeah, yeah I’m fine.” you brushed off what you just heard, you were thinking that maybe, just maybe it's just a hallucination caused by your exhaustion.
“Lover girl, you’re in luck!” Robin exclaimed, “Why?” you asked.
“Eddie’s van is still here, which means you can just wait by his van.” an overly enthusiastic Robin said while walking with you towards the parking lot.
A distant cheer of boys was heard coming out from the school, “BEST CAMPAIGN EVER!” You turned around and saw your brother with his friends, their smiles reaching from ear to ear.
“Dustin!” you waved your raised hand around, trying to get his attention. As soon as he saw you he ran up to you and gave you a hug, “Yeah Yeah I know I’m the best.” you joked around, “so… tell me where Eddie is.” Dustin dropped his arms around you and rolled his eyes, “I see, you care more about him…” ,your brother pouted and huffed.
“What no!” You defended yourself, “Fine, Eddie is in his van right now.” Dustin answered.
“Okay! Thanks, Love you!” you rushed towards where Eddie’s van was at, excited to finally see your boyfriend again.
Unfortunately, before you could even get to where his van was, it suddenly started driving, but not before he could leave, you saw a girl dressed in a cheerleader’s uniform in his passenger seat.
You just felt crushed, you didn’t know what to think, all you wanted to do was for the ground to swallow you whole. The man you thought would be with you in New York in a few months now has a girl sitting in his passenger seat, what’s even worse is that he’s cheating on you right under your brother’s nose, making a fool of you two.
Your body just crumbled, thankfully Steve and Robin were nearby and were able to get you out of your trance before you could completely fall apart.
“Hey, why are you staring at an empty parking space?” Robin asked, she’s not sure if she should start joking about you looking high or if she should just shut up. “Where’s Eddie?” she asked again.
You were able to keep it all in until then, upon hearing his name, you just broke down, “He left… he has- he has a cheerleader in his passenger seat.” You tried to say in between sobs. “What?!” Steve said in shock, “Who?” they were trying to get something out of you so they would know what to do and who to confront on your behalf.
“I don’t know… some blonde cheerleader with bangs…” It was hard to see through a moving vehicle, so even seeing that was honestly impressive.
Robin let out a sigh, “okay… so- it’s the 80s… everyone has that hair- OW!” Steve hit Robin on the head, “Not the time Robin!” Steve said angrily.
“I’m sorry! I’m just trying to narrow it down, dingus!” Robin said defensively. You completely broke down and hugged Steve, letting your tears pour, and not caring if it’s staining Steve’s shirt, after all he’s rich and probably has at least 20 more pairs of a single shirt.
“I just want to go home please…” you whispered.
“You don’t even want to look for Eddie and yell at him!” Robin asked in shock.
Steve guided you to where his car was parked, he was careful and made sure that you didn’t accidentally bump your head.
The next morning came in a blur. You got home past out last night and could barely remember what happened before you got back to your soft bed and blankets. But one thing is for sure, Eddie had a girl in his van. You sat up and hissed, a really bad headache was coming and you desperately needed something in your system.
Whispers could be heard in Dustin's room, and it bothered you so much you just had to get in there and make him shut up, “hey Dustin, please keep it down, My head hurts and I’m royally fucked.” You didn’t even bother to open up your eyes, scared that any form of harsh light could make your headache 10 times worse.
“Uhh-” you heard your brother nutter, “Eddie is in trouble…” you heard a girl’s voice say which made you open your eyes.
“Wait what?” you were trying to process what you’re seeing right now and what you just heard, Dustin and Max were sitting on his floor looking absolutely terrified. “Something happened in Eddie’s trailer and the police are in there right now…” Max said, your eyes widened with shock, “Is Eddie alright?” was all you could say, both of them shrugged and stood up to comfort you.
Dustin decided that it’s best to pack both of your clothes just in case something big is about to happen, an apocalypse whatnot, Max stayed by your side, making sure you were alright and eating. You are extremely grateful for the two kids, out of everyone they have always been your favorite.
Dustin hurried you both out the front door, practically running towards where Family video is located.
“Welcome to Family- why are you three here man.” Steve let out a sigh, “This is very important, We think something may have happened with Eddie in his trailer last night…”
This seems to get Robin’s attention “What do you mean?”
“It’s not in the news yet but Chrissy is dead in his trailer…” Max finally spoke up, “CHRISSY?!” you all said in unison.
“Chrissy?! Who is that, why is she in Eddie’s trailer?!” you had so many questions going through your head right now.
“Hey, remember last night? You said you saw a girl in his passenger seat?” Steve asked you, “Uh yeah?” you muttered, “I think that was Chrissy- but what is she even doing in there?”
Dustin shook his head in annoyance, “do you people really forgot about Eddie and his little business?”
“What? No! Chrissy won’t do drugs! Nor does she!” Steve defended.
Max pushed all of you aside and went to the computer, “What are you doing?” Steve asked firmly. “I’m trying to find where Eddie might be, he might need our help… whatever happened there isn’t normal-” she suddenly faced all of you once more “The lights were flickering last night, and that dog I fed? Yeah he keeps barking in Eddie’s trailer's direction.”
“So… the Mindflayer?” Steve asked.
“No, the mindflayer- this isn’t how it attacks…” Dustin responded quickly.
Steve protested and got mad at the two kids for using the computer at Family Video, saying that it’s too busy and they should do this another day instead. After a while of searching for a clue as to where Eddie might be, you guys finally got a lead. Dustin wasted no time waiting for all of you, he just rushed towards Steve’s car which left Steve no choice but to follow, disregarding his employment, along with Robin.
“Where are we going exactly?” Robin said from the back seat, “To a cabin where Eddie is.” Dustin said in a ‘duh’ tone, “I see, but are we even sure he’s in there? Plus your sister probably doesn’t wanna see the guy right now.”
“What why?” Dustin asked, “Were you even listening? Eddie took Chrissy to his place at night! What else was there to think of? Eddie is a cheating ass!” Robin rambled.
You tried to tone out all their voices just so you can get some rest before arriving at where Dustin and Max think Eddie is.
You briefly heard Steve in your sleep say something before you could feel someone rush out of the car, “Wake up Henderson.” You felt a pair of hands shake you awake, “UH STEVE?!” yelled Dustin, “COMING!”
“You better rush out there Steve, Dustin is pretty impatient.” Robin shrugged, “Why are you still here anyway?” Steve questioned her, Robin just rolled her eyes and got out of the car, leaving you two alone.
“I’m awake Steve, you can go out now…I’ll be following right behind.”
“You don’t have to go in there if you don’t want to.”
“Steve, I need to, I have to find out what happened last night- as much as I don’t want to…”
You could see in Steve’s side of the window Max walking up to the car to get both of your attention, “Loverbirds- ehem… ex loverbirds, we need you!”
“Deffinetly.” Steve got out of the car so fast, not wanting to be seen by Eddie especially since you two are- well kind of close right now.
A few more attempts of knocking and no one answering, Dustin got impatient and walked up to the side of the house to where a boat was, “EDDIE IT’S US! JUST US!”
“Steve, sit your cocky ass down-”
Suddenly, the tarp on top of the boat lifted and in comes Eddie with a broken glass pointing to Steve’s neck, “EDDIE THAT’S A FRIEND!” Everyone yelled.
You slowly walked near Eddie and Steve, trying to maybe calm down Eddie so he’ll get off of Steve, “Eddie- let Steve go please…” You politely say, Dustin, Max, and Robin also went quiet, “Steve is a friend, we’re here to help you Eddie…” you raised your good hand and slowly took the broken glass off of Eddie’s hand, “that’s good… that’s good.”
“I didn’t kill her-” was all Eddie could say before he broke down crying.
“But what was she doing in your trailer?” you questioned your boyfriend.
“She was there to buy you know… substance- she said she needed something to help her with her nightmares….”
This seemed to catch Max’s attention, “she’s been having nightmares too?” Max said.
“What do you mean too?” Robin asked.
"You also have been having nightmares?”
“Wait hold on… you two have been having nightmares?” Dustin asked this time, you looked at Steve, remembering the conversation you had before, “Steve didn’t you have nightmares too?”
“Bad dreams.” he corrected you, “Not nightmares- and not too bad, it just has its days."
You looked over at Max, wanting to ask her something but you blacked out.
You woke up a few hours later in Steve’s backseat, you looked up and saw Dustin and Steve in front of the car, “Uh what happened?” you groaned, the two boys looked at you and smiled, “You passed out, and don’t worry about Eddie right now, he’s safe out there.” Steve said, you sat up and looked around, “why are we parked at a random person’s house? Where is Max and Robin?”
“Robin is with Nancy, and Max is getting some more information about why Chrissy went to the school’s counselor.”
You nodded and leaned back, you three patiently waiting for Max’s return, “so Steve~” your brother broke the silence in the car, “What’s up with you and that look you gave Nancy earlier?”
“Oh shut up Dustin.” Steve rolled his eyes and quickly glimpsed at you through the mirror, “Nothing is going on with me and Nancy- she’s not my type anymore anyway.” Steve whispered the last part to himself but Dustin caught on, despite wanting to say something, Dustin just looked at the both of you and smirked, understanding what Steve meant.
After a few more minutes of waiting in silence, you three saw Max running out of the house while holding a key, “GO! GO! GO!” Max yelled which made Steve start speeding away as soon as Max got in his car.
“Where are we even going?” You asked, “Hawkins High.” Max said, “but why?”
Max just looked at you and patted your hand “we’ll go and try to find out why both Chrissy and Fred started going to Ms.Kelly.”
“But that’s breaking and entering!” you yelled out, “Yeah no shit.” Max responded with a smirk.
The drive to Hawkins High didn’t take too long, it was mostly the silence that made it feel longer than it should’ve been. “I go first, and when we see someone, run! Understand?” Steve looked at all of you, but mostly Dustin, because he knew that your brother would put his life on the line for Eddie, after all the man is practically family.
You all walked cautiously, making sure you weren’t making any sound that could alert potential security guards around Hawkin High.
Steve was successful enough to be able to pry open the lock of the school and let you all in, “Max lead the way.”
Max started to lead you three to the guidance counselor's room, the hallways were dark and it reminded you of what you heard the night before, how you heard Max scream, since then, your mind has been plagued by what it all could mean.
“There I found their files!” Max rushed out the room holding two files and ushered you all to come with her.
She placed the files on the table and started reading them, “Look, they both started having nightmares not too long after their… death…” Max whispered the last part, “does that mean Henderson and I will die?” she asked.
“No, I doubt it, I have always had these nightmares since I was in New York, and I haven’t died yet.” you shrugged. “But what if whatever is killing them can’t reach you to kill, that’s why you’re still alive?” your brother looked like he was going to choke on his tears anytime soon.
“Dustin, I’m not going to die.” you firmly said.
As soon as you said those words, you heard it again, the chimes, the same one you heard the night before.
