AO3 | @steddiemicrofic july prompt: sign | @steddiebingo round 2 prompt: coffee | rating: g | wc: 507 | cw: none | tags: stobin; deaf steve harrington; eddie munson learns ASL for steve; fluff fluff fluff | masterlist
Eddie tries talking, flirting with him – the absolutely stunning barista at this random cafe he just stumbled into. The barista smiles softly at him for a solid minute before pointing at the pin tacked to his apron – “Hi! I’m deaf. Please be patient.”
Eddie’s eyes widen, fingers fumbling in response – “I’m sorry.”
The barista positively lights up, his grin turning more than blinding as he signs rather quickly.
“Ah, shit.” Eddie shakes his head, signs “I’m sorry” again. He points to his mouth and tries to speak as clearly as possible. “Can you read lips?”
The barista’s smile dims slightly, but he nods. Eddie explains he only knows a few signs, clumsily demonstrates as the barista just softly smiles in response.
“Hey, you know more than most people, dude.” The barista’s coworker comments, sliding up to the counter. “Guarantee you just made Steve’s whooooole day with what you know. He doesn’t really get to talk to people in ASL normally. People just don’t learn it.” They turn and sign something. Steve nods and slips away, but not before smiling and signing “thank you” to Eddie.
“That – I barely did anything.”
They shrug, a sad tilt to their lips as they watch Steve walk to the back. “Yeah, well, barely doing anything is more than most doing nothing.”
Three weeks pass. Eddie spends every free moment studying ASL, even manages to get the advice of Steve’s coworker, and apparently best friend, Robin, on some good resources to use. He practices full sentences since he mainly knows some words and short phrases. He manages some short, very broken conversations with an incredibly patient Steve.
But, he wants to do more, to be able to talk to Steve properly, like he deserves.
Ergo, weeks of practicing.
“Showtime.” Eddie mutters as he walks into the cafe.
Steve’s smiling wide. “Morning, Eddie.” He slides Eddie’s order across the counter, perfectly prepared, as always. There’s even a tiny heart and smiley face drawn on the coffee cup.
Eddie’s positive this man will be the death of him.
Eddie steels himself, swallows down a lump of emotion. “Hey, Sunshine. Would you want to hang out sometime? I’d love the chance to talk to you more and get to know who you are.” He stumbles a bit, clumsily adds, “As much as you’re willing to share.”
Steve laughs, pure awe taking over his face, a deep pink dusting his cheeks. The sound sparks through Eddie’s bloodstream, lighting him up from the inside. Steve nods, “Yeah. I’d really love that.”
Robin squeezes in next to Steve. “As much as I’d love to watch you two flirt, I have other customers to attend to.” They turn to Steve, “Take your break, nerd.”
Steve thanks them, grabs Eddie’s breakfast, drags him over to the table in the corner, nothing but pure sunshine radiating from every ounce of his being.
Eddie’s so going to be late for work, but he can’t be bothered to care – not when Steve is looking at him like this.
Finally getting around to making a masterpost for round 2 of the @steddiebingo! I got three cards this time around, so here's all three and the bonus cards.
[ROUND ONE]
CARD 1
☑️ SUGAR DADDY: Boy Toy
☑️ GAMES: Neverland, chapter 4
☑️ VAMPIRE AU: Laughing at the Storm
☑️ PRAISE KINK: We'll always have Berlin
☑️ CORRODED COFFIN: Batter Up!, chapter 2
☑️ FRAGILE: Safe to fall apart
CARD 2
☑️ PIERCINGS: Stick it in!
☑️ CAR SEX: Enjoy the show
☑️ PRESUMED DEAD: Laughing at the Storm
☑️ MONSTER: The Pull
☑️ MYSTERY: Laughing at the Storm
☑️ FRAGILE: Safe to fall apart
☑️ THUNDER: We'll always have Berlin
☑️ ROCK STAR: Into Battle, chapter 2
☑️ BREEDING KINK: Part of you
☑️ BOTTOM!EDDIE: Boy Toy
☑️ BET: Naked facts
CARD 3 [Completed]
☑️ RELAX: Imprint
☑️ CAMP: A sign of good faith
☑️ SWITCH: Boy Toy
☑️ "LEAVE HIM ALONE": A little assistance
☑️ "OH, STEVIE": Fate and probabilities
☑️ DEMON AU: Bring me a dream
☑️ PET NAMES: The good days and the bad
☑️ TOYS: Tight Leash
☑️ MORNING SEX: Where did you come from? (Where did you go?)
☑️ SAYING GOODBYE: Open this first
☑️ PRAISE KINK: We'll always have Berlin
☑️ POWER BOTTOM: Baptism of Fire
☑️ COMPETITION: Batter Up!, chapter 2
A SPLASH OF SUMMER bonus card [Completed]
😎 FIREWORKS: Neverland, chapter 3
😎 MORNING SEX: Where did you come from? (Where did you go?)
😎 PICNIC: Be bear aware
😎 SEX ON THE BEACH: A lot to come back to
THIRTEEN FRIGHT NIGHTS bonsu card [Completed]
🎃 GHOST: Midnight train
🎃 BLINDFOLD: Things in the corn
🎃 SAYING GOODBYE: Open this first
🎃 BREEDING KINK: Mine to call
🎃 KNIFE PLAY: This empire belongs to me
🎃 CLOWN: Angel witha mean punch
🎃 SCARE: Lead me wild to your dark roads
