FINALLY, THE GATE WAS CLOSED. hawkins could finally return back to its peaceful state, however long it would last for this time. everyone was at the byers residence, completely wiped of any energy they had left. there were plenty of snacks, emotions, and an overall sense of happiness that they had survived. well, most of them. nancy was lost in her thoughts when she felt weight shift into her lap. looking down, there was steve harrington, fast asleep. gently, she brought a hand to his head, fingers carefully threading through his hair. lips curl into a soft smile at how peaceful he seems, and suddenly it feels like everything’s going to be alright.