general recs 002
Something Weird Author(s): moonflowers 1 Chapter - 4517 words "Guys," he said, yanking open the door to squash himself onto the backseat with Max and Lucas, "guys, we have an emergency."
The other three had his attention immediately, wide-eyed and waiting for what he had to say next. "Upside Down stuff?" said Max.
"Is it El?" Lucas asked.
"Is everyone okay?" Will asked, twisted around in the front seat.
"Steve has a girlfriend."
Or: Five kids who try to figure out who Steve's 'secret girlfriend' is, and one kid who already knows.
Spit It Out Author(s): moonflowers 1 Chapter - 7546 words Billy was watching Steve. The other boy was lying on his front by the pool, striped towel bunched up under his elbows, sunglasses on and reading a magazine. Maybe more just looking at the pictures, but Billy wasn’t gonna call him out on it. He could – past experience had shown that Steve was just as likely to make out with him if he was a bitch as when he played nice. Because it had happened enough times now for Billy to know what worked and what didn’t, when to rile him up or talk him down, how to get exactly what he wanted. And from the pleased little smiles he caught on Harrington’s face sometimes, Billy got the distinct feeling it was a two-way street. It had happened enough times that he’d stopped actively trying to avoid it.
Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy Author(s): moonflowers 1 Chapter - 2567 words Five times Steve is a hopeless romantic, and one time Billy reminds him he can be too.
hypotheticals Author(s): Philoseferre 1 Chapter - 8587 words He winks again, that sly bastard, and blows Steve a kiss before he saunters off. Steve just watches him leave and blinks slowly. He has no idea what's going on in his life.
"Steve, my dude," Robin says, flashing him a disappointed look, "I'm a lesbian and even I know he's into you."
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(Five times Steve thought Billy was just mocking him, and one time he finally understood.)
Five Times Steve Fucks Up Billy’s Ice Cream Order (And One Time He Doesn’t) Author(s): Anonymous 1 Chapter - 5226 words Billy keeps coming back to Scoops, and unfortunately, Steve's always there. Steve doesn't know what Billy fucking wants.
On the other hand, Robin seems to know exactly what's going on.
If You Have Nightmares, We’ll Dance On The Bed. Author(s): Hippybuckyharrington 1 Chapter - 11,611 words Steve is kinda fucked up from the Upside Down. He's escaped to go to school in California, but the events of that fall still haunt him. To the point where Steve hardly sleeps. He supposes adopting a gaggle of kids and fighting monsters with them will give anyone nightmares. The one thing that always chases the nightmares away: Billy Hargrove. Whether its looking at his Instagram and thirsting over him, or studying together, or anything else, Billy soothes the wild under his skin, and the panic in his head.
Or: Five times Billy didn't know he was helping with Steve's nightmares, and the one time he does.
There’s a storm coming Author(s): r0nj4 1 Chapter - 2998 words Five times Billy Hargrove cries, and one time he doesn't.
slow hand Author(s): heartheartbeatbeat 1 Chapter - 4283 words After a night of monster fighting all Billy wants is a hot shower to get all of the monster goo off of him and, most importantly, out of his hair. But, with an injured arm that he can’t get wet, it proves to be a little difficult. When Steve offers to wash Billy’s hair for him, Billy is too tired to pretend he wants to say anything but yes.
Eaten By the Monster of Love Author(s): Highsmith 1 Chapter - 1908 words Steve had asked Billy to come to the party with him, tonight, partly because he’d thought it was Billy’s scene, something they could do together for Halloween that Billy wouldn’t think was dumb. And partly because part of him was still clinging to who he used to be.
But, now, all he wants is to find Billy and go home and be alone with him.
Who’s the girl Steve? Author(s): Hippiebuckyharrington 1 Chapter - 8153 words Steve has been acting weird. Everything was normal after the gate closes, and then Steve start's blowing the group off. He still plays DnD with them sometimes and he takes them to the movies and things, but he doesn't drop by all the time like he used to, and comes up with lame excuses as to not be there. He also keeps calling a mystery girl baby all the time, but this person seems to get herself into a lot of trouble. So, Steve, who's the girl?
Or, five times the various members of the Party overhear instances of Steve talking to his boyfriend, while being very oblivious as to what is actually going on, and the one time and person who actually knows what's going on.
you act so pure (i know you’re laced) Author(s): jishfish 1 Chapter - 5896 words Billy couldn't take it anymore.
He just fell apart.
"Please touch me." He whispered.
or steve tends to billy's wounds at night, no questions asked, and billy really can't be alone right now.
all of my love for you (cuts me liked bared wire) Author(s): jishfish 1 Chapter - 5222 words Steve steps closer and outstretches his hand. “Slow dance with me.”
Just like that. Uttered into the air between them like it was nothing. Like it was just something he could ask of Billy. Like it wouldn’t ruin him if he said yes. As if Billy had the option to say no to him.
He takes his hand.
Salon Harrington Author(s): Antarc 1 Chapter - 4324 words Sometime in November Steve realizes that he’s informally adopted Billy Hargrove. Well, maybe not adopted. You don’t give your adopted son blowjo- and holy shit, he’s not even going there.
The fact of the matter is that when dusk falls over Hawkins and Steve is on shift at Family Video, Billy will come walking into the brightly lit store and hang out at the counter with him. Dark hood over a greasy mop of increasingly long, unstyled hair.
Liar Author(s): boltplum 1 Chapter - 6061 words Steve hates lies. Steve hates bullshit. Steve hates when the two coalesce into something heart deep and painful.
So he doubles down after the fiasco of Tina’s Halloween party and thinks what better way to move on than revel in the pain that chains him.
what a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you Author(s): grabmyboner 1 Chapter - 3040 words Billy doesn’t get it. Steve and he are good together. Their chemistry is undeniable, everyone can see they just click. But, they’ve never been more than… Friends.
They’ve never been more than an arm resting on a shoulder, a hand patting a back, the occasional manly drunk hug that ends in someone trying to lift the other off the ground.
But, there was that one time, when they were wasted and someone kissed someone, and they kept kissing until they fell asleep in Billy’s bed. Then Billy woke up alone.
And Billy doesn’t get it.
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billy likes steve more than a best friend should.
mahogany bed frame Author(s): grabmyboner 1 Chapter - 452 words prompt: I have this scene in my head where steve says "i love u" then billy gets mad at him then steve goes "too bad ily ily ily"
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“Don’t ‘Harrington’ me, you’ve literally got my spunk still dripping out of you.” Steve counters.
Brat Author(s): grabmyboner 1 Chapter - 706 words some sleepy boys and name-calling and pointy tongues.
Or: take a shot every time the word brat is mentioned in this story and die of alcohol poisoning.
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“You’re such a brat.”
Suddenly Billy’s head pokes up and stares down at Steve. His body still keeping the taller boy pinned to the bed. “Excuse me?”
cause my high hopes are getting low Author(s): grabmyboner 1 Chapter - 218 words And Billy is holding him tight,
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it’s a sad one boys, a short sad one
Let Me Be The One (Who Calls You Baby All The Time) Author(s): Itspizzatime 1 Chapter - 3219 words Steve loves Billy. Steve takes care of Billy post-Starcourt (and not only with his physical therapy and mental health, *wink*).
I'm gonna be real with ya, this is sad and sappy porn that's incredibly self-indulgent, but I worked really hard on it and I think maybe some of ya'll will enjoy it too.
whip ‘em out Author(s):hoppnhorn 1 Chapter - 2024 words "Harrington pay attention." The guy hisses, smoke leaking from his nostrils like a dragon. Or a serpent maybe.
"Jesus, what are you even talking about still?" He groans, bats Billy's face away because his face keeps wandering closer and closer. Steve's not sure if he minds or not.
"Bigger dick: Pacino or De Niro?"
am i boring you? Author(s):hoppnhorn 1 Chapter - 1059 words Steve's not paying attention and Billy gets a little mean.
Love Drunk Author(s): deathbymusic 2 Chapters - 6603 words Steve has been drunk many times in his life. He also has been in love while drunk. And maybe that's the problem. Maybe he doesn't really know what love is.
Peel The Scars From Off My Back Author(s): deathbymusic 1 Chapter - 1238 words Once Steve got an idea in his head there wasn’t much anyone could do to stop him.
Which lead Billy to his current position: shirtless and resting on his stomach in the middle of Steve’s bed with the aforementioned boy straddling his waist.
(aka: Billy is touch-starved and Steve wants to help)
Let Me See Author(s): BeautyInChains 1 Chapter - 388 words “Oh my God, fuck, Steve,” Billy mewls, rolling his hips, “Can feel you in my fuckin’ throat.”


















