Running Up That Hill

by tinysunflowerbaby

Summary:

It had been three days. Three days since they had managed to crawl out from the upside down. Steve was barely hanging on, injured and bloodied around his waist and neck, unable to keep himself on his feet for longer than a couple minutes.

It had been three days. Three days since they had managed to crawl out from the upside down. Steve was barely hanging on, injured and bloodied around his waist and neck, unable to keep himself on his feet for longer than a couple minutes, Eddie was in a state of panic, the high pitched voice and shouting at any given chance state of panic as Robin liked to call it as he held onto Steve, trying to gently but swiftly pull his boy out, he wasnt sure why he was all of a sudden referring to Steve ‘The King’ fucking Harrington as his boy but no one so much as raised one eyebrow as he repeated it several times in his rant. While Robin herself had fallen into a non-stop, over the top rant about every sound or every movement she witnessed, clinging onto Nancy as they finally managed to claw their way out.

As soon as they were back into the real world, back to Max, Dustin, Lucas and Erica who were worridley pacing Eddies trailer, did it really hit them, the group stopped and let themsleves take in the silence that fell around them, that was until Steve collapsed, eyes rolling back into his head as he fell towards the trailer floor, Dustin letting out a loud scream and covering his eyes, only willing himself to glance down when he didnt hear the thud of Steves body hitting the ground, letting out a huge sigh of relief when he saw Eddies arms already around Steves lifeless body. This was going to be a nightmare to keep secret this time.

Robin watched the scene, eyes wide but her body was frozen in place as she watched her best friend collapse, it wasnt until she felt someone tugging at her arm that she realised Eddie was now shouting orders around the room, easily comanding each person on what to do, ‘Nancy, get the first aid kit from under the sink, Dustin stop fucking screaming man!’, she almost laughed at how ridiculous this all was before she snapped into action, running down the hall to the bathroom and grabbed some clean towels and a basin of warm water. Before leaving the bathroom she swung open the bathroom cabinet to snatch up the bottle of painkillers before she was running back to the scene.

Day 3

Steve could feel the soft sheets and blankets around him, he could hear whispers in the room as his brows furrowed together a little, almost testing if he was really as comfortable as he felt, considering how he had felt the last time he was concious, (when was that exactly? he thought to himself), this felt to good to be true. The last thing he remembers before blacking out was turning to look at Eddie, he coule feel it coming and wanted to warn him that he was about to pass out, but before he could so much as open his mouth, it was all black.

The whispers in the room seemed to get louder, clearer the more he woke up, shifting his fingers slightly to test the waters before freezing when he heard a loud gasp, “Am i dead?”, he wheezed out, his throat burning, the vines had cut through his skin after all, cutting of his airway and throat as it squeezed at him, and he was thirsty, so damn thirsty.

He felt someones fingers gently touch the back of his hand, forcing himself to open his eyes, quickly regretting it when the lights burnt. “Sh, sh its okay Stevie, its Robin, im here and you’re okay,” she soothed before looking at Max who was sat on the other side of the bed, “Can you turn the lights off and go get Eddie, he can finally stop moping,” she said with a grin. Steve let out a small noise as he tried shifting slightly, before giving up and opened his eyes once the lights werent blinding him, he greatfully accepted the water Robin was holding out, slowly sucking on the straw until he pulled away to take a breathe.

“Did you just say Eddie ‘The Freak’ Munson is moping?,” he asked confused. Robin just smirked down at him, gently patting her hand on top of his, “Hell, its been absolute hell, hes turned us all into 24/7 nurses Stevie,” she giggled, “I’m like…so confused,” Steve muttered, voice still coming out scratchy. “Babe, you’ve been out for three days, like black out gone for 72 hours, a lot has happened in 72 hours,” Robin explained with a small nod.

Before Steve could ask anymore questions, Eddie was sauntering into the room, staring down at Steve, an almost angered look on his face for a few seconds before his face broke into a huge grin, “Well shit, Harrington,” he laughed, shaking his head a little as he looked at him, “Munson,” Steve managed to get out, lifting a few fingers into a small wave. Robin smiled, satisfied her best friend was in safe hands for a while, “Shout me if you need anything,” she said, patting Eddies shoulder before she walked across the room, closing the door behind her.

A comfortable silence fell over the room as Steve laid staring at the celing, “Uh, Munson? Am i in your bed?,” Steve questioned, his eyebrows pulled together as he looked around, staring at the posters covering every inch of wall space with bands splayed across them that he had never heard off, Eddies guitar was hanging back in its rightful place and yes, yep this was definitely Eddie ‘The Freak’ Munsons bedroom, “Of course you’re in my bed, i told you one day you’d end up in my bed, pretty boy,” Eddie teased, a glimmer flashing across his eyes before he let a soft smile take over his face, “I wasnt going to let them take you somewhere else, you needed to be safe and the options werent exactly great, your house is empty and the next choice was Dustins,” he said rolling his eyes, “How are you feeling?,” Eddie asked, sitting down carefully on the side of the bed. Steve watched him as he talked, flipping him off weakly at the nickname ‘pretty boy’ before letting out a small sigh, “I feel..well to be completely honest Eds, i feel like shit,” he muttered before letting out a laugh, wincing a little at the pain that shot through him.

Eddie watched him, eyes not leaving Steves face for even one second, a small smirk lifting at the corner of his lips, “Eds?,” he repeated, “Are we on a nicknames basis now then? Stevie,” he teased, his eyes shining as he watched Steves cheeks flush a pretty shade of pink. “Well, when someone saves your ass from doing stupid shit, i’d say yeah, a nickname is kind of a given,” Steve said with a small smile on his lips. “You did do some stupid shit, pretty boy, but alas, you lived to tell the tale,” he hummed, smirk working its way back to his lips.

Steve watched Eddies fingers as he twirled a curl around it, not bothering to argue again at the nickname Eddie repeated. It felt like something had shifted between them, he remembers Eddie wrapping a make-shift bandage around his waist after he was attacked by monster bats, he had let out a loud whimper from the pain but funnily enough, he mostly remembered Eddie laying a gentle, ring clad hand against his cheek to calm him down more than he remembered the pain of the bandage across the fresh wounds. Before he could think another minute more, Robin was opening the door, “Okay so i got you some more painkillers and some orange juice, but after you’ve taken them you need to rest,” she nodded, nudging Eddies shoulder, “You need to let him rest,” she said with a knowing smirk. As Steve stared between them, he just shook his head slightly before opening his mouth to accept the painkillers and juice, it wasnt long before he was falling asleep, but this time Eddie was sat firm on the side of the bed, hand clamped between Eddies ring clad fingers. He didnt hear his best friend and crush (crush? that was new) he didnt hear them whispering about who gets to stay.

Day 7

Steve was feeling good, as good as you can feel a week after being attacked brutally. He was able to move around, even walk around Eddies trailer at a slow pace but damn he was happy to be able to stand outside soon to get some fresh air.

It was hot, the summer sun was burning down but that didnt matter, the whole group were here today, outside sitting under the shade of the trees on blankets, enjoying the weather. As Steve watched Eddie and Dustin stand up at the same time from where he was still stood in the trailer, he smiled, letting out a laugh when Eddie set his hands on Dustins shoulders and forced him to sit back down, it had been a war around here on who could help the best, the past week he had been nursed back to a semi-decent health by his friends and he couldnt wait to get out there with them.

Things with Eddie however, didnt seem like friends anymore, the shift in their relationship was obvious from anyone playing close attention, luckily he had spent the last 7 days huddled up in Eddie Fucking Munsons room, hidden away until he was feeling better, the only person who noticed the shift between them was Robin, her gaydar apparently works really well. Maybe today he could speak to Robin about the sexuality crisis he can feel barreling towards him, but for now he just let a soft smile over take his face when he saw Eddie jogging over to him, hands already reaching out to help Steve out of the trailer and over into the shade with their friends.

He let himself be lifted out of the trailer and carried over to the group, his cheeks burning after Eddie had insisted on carrying him in a bridal hold. “I can walk, Eds,” Steve muttered with a roll of his eyes. “I know you can Harrington, but it’ll take you an hour to walk 5 metres,” he said with a laugh, that devil-like grin spread across his face. Flipping him off seemed like the only reasonable response. Once he was sat down, Eddie quickly moved behind him, letting Steve rest against his chest, once he decided he was comfortable enough, his fingers reached up to the hand Eddie had on his shoulder and linked their fingers together, closing his eyes as he relaxed against the dark haired metalhead, laughing a little.

“Whats so funny?,” Eddie questioned quietly, his lips were so close to Steves ear hes sure he blacked out for a few seconds, only remembering what Eddie had asked when he felt him squeezing at his fingers lightly. “I was just thinking, high school me would never have believed all this, you, this whole group of people,” he said back quietly, turning his head to look up at Eddie with a smile, “High school you?, Jesus Christ high school me, the freak, wouldnt believe it,” Eddie laughed, giving Steves fingers another light squeeze.

“Is there something you two would like to contribute to the group or would you rather head back inside for another week locked away?,” Max said loudly as she watched them across the group, a sassy eyebrow raised, rolling her eyes when everyone laughed, “Seriously though dude, were really glad you’re okay,” Lucas nodded next to Max, “Scared us for a while, Harrington,” Jonathan added with a small frown. “Well im okay, i feel loads better,” Steve nodded, eyes still closed as he lulled against Eddies chest, “Thanks, like to all of you, bunch of badass shit heads saved my life,” he grinned, opening his eyes to look around, laughing when Dustin reached over to hug him, “Hey man, be careful,” Eddie scoffed out when Dustin latched himself onto Steve, pushing him back a little, “I know you’re excited but you’re gonna hurt him,” he said, frown etched onto his face, “Its okay, im fine,”
Steve smiled, reaching over and patted Dustins back, “I missed my kids,” he grinned, watching them all start bickering about who he apparently missed more.

Letting out a happy sigh he shifted around, pressing his cheek against Eddies chest, smiling to himself when he felt Eddie press a kiss to his forehead, opening his eyes when he felt a stare basically burning holes into his face, when he saw that it was just Robin he smiled. Robin just stared at him, eyebrows reaching up towards her hairline as she looked between Steve and Eddie, “Hey uh, Steve i need to speak to you, like urgently, its super important,” she said, words rushing out. Steve just nodded, he was waiting for it to come.

He tapped his finger against Eddies wrist, staring up at him until he knew he had his attention, “Robin needs to speak to me, can you help me inside?” he asked quietly, not wanting to disturb the happy chatter floating around the group. After Eddie had helped him back inside and onto the couch, he stopped, awkwardly looking between the two best friends now sat on the couch, “Eddie, you can go, im not going to kidnap him,” Robin grinned, reaching over to ruffle Steves hair, “If you need me, just shout,” Eddie directed to Steve, hesitant to leave his side, “Eds, its fine, im fine, Robins here with me,” he smiled, watching Eddie nod slowly before he backed out of the trailer.

As soon as Eddie had left and the door closed behind him, it began, question after question. “What the hell was that? Are you two fucking? Have you kissed? Why didnt you tell me!” she rambled on, Steve could only stare at her, eyes wide as he rested against the couch. “I knew you two had been flirting, my gaydar just knows but Steve, Eddie fucking Munson? He wears the tightest ripped jeans and leather jackets and huge rings,” she continued on.

Steve proceeded to listen to her before interupting, “Robin, how did you know you liked girls?,” he pushed himself forward on the couch, resting his chin on his hands. “I…” she froze, looking at her best friend, her face softened and her ranting stopped when she saw his watery eyes, “Oh Stevie,” she sighed before moving over to him, resting her hand on his shoulder, “I just knew, i never liked boys, i just knew girls were for me,” she explained softly before falling silent, waiting for her best friend to speak, she didnt want to startle him, wiping a few tears from Steves cheeks. “I..uh, no were not fucking and no we havent kissed,” he started, looking down at his hands, “I think ive known that i kind of likes boys for a while, even when i was with Nancy, i think it clicked more that day Billy fucking Hargrove basically pinned me to the basketball court, and then i just forgot about it, pushed it down and left it alone,” he nodded, wiping his eyes before starting up again, “And then Eddie just…appeared into our lives, and pinned me against the wall with that damn broken bottle and the rest is history,” he said with a watery laugh, leaning into Robins light touch on his arm, “You know thats okay right?,” Robin hummed, “Theres no explanation to these things, theres nothing wrong with us,” Steve nodded as he listened to her, “Plus, it kinda sounds like you want to be pinned down,” she added with a smirk, Steve stared at her, eyes wide as his mouth hung open, “Oh fuck, i want Eddie Munson to pin me down,” he said outloud, silence washing over them before they both burst into laughter. It was the lightest he’d felt for years, he finally knew what he wanted, now he just had to figure out how to get it.

Day 10

He was still sleeping at Eddies, he hadnt dared leave the trailer park, not with the dark bruising around his throat still. Eddie had already explained that his uncle was away and would be for a month or so, he had invited Steve to stay as long as he wanted and well Steve agreed. He didnt want to go home and be lonely, he was having nightmares every night, waking up and screaming out, and Eddie was there for every nightmare. He would hold onto him until he was breathing normally, humming songs to him until he drifted back to sleep. And honestly, Steve didnt want to leave.

It was day 10, Eddie was fast asleep when Steve wriggled out from under his tight arms, tiptoeing out to the kitchen to get some water and some painkillers, he was feeling better every day now, fully on his way to be better.

Humming to himself as he pushed himself up onto the kitchen counter before flicking on the kettle to make some tea, he stared out of the window with a smile on his lips, he pulled the sleeves of his sweatshirt, Eddies sweatshirt, over his hands holding his mug of hot tea between them, looking over when he heard movement coming from Eddies room, waiting a few more seconds before seeing Eddie appear in the doorway, “Morning,” Steve said quietly from where he was still sat on the kitchen counter.

Eddie just smiled to himself before walking down the hall towards him, “Steve Harrington you’re going to be the death off me,” he muttered, nudging lightly against Steves thigh before making his own mug of hot tea, “You feeling better this morning?,” Eddie asked, reaching up and gently brushing his knuckles against Steves cheek, the nightmare last night had been a bad one, Eddie had woken up to screaming and crying, it took an hour to calm him down enough to fall back to sleep.

“Okay,” Steve said with a small shrug, “Do you want to tell me what it was about?,” Eddie questioned, letting the question hang in the air as he sipped his tea, “It was uh- You was stuck there and we couldnt get you out, it was my fault from being hurt, you helped me out and then the girls and then the gate just closed…you were just gone,” he said shakily, setting his mug down next to him.

Eddie listened to him, a frown falling over his face as be watched him, “Im here, im not going anywhere,” Eddie hummed moving over to him, pressing two fingers under Steves chin to get him to look at him, “You cant get rid of me that easy sweetheart,” he grinned, leaning forward and pressing a kiss to his forehead when he managed to pull a smile out of Steve.

They sat in comfortable silence for a while, Steves fingers playing with Eddies rings, “So,” Eddie started after a while, “How’d you feel about getting high today? It’ll calm you down, help with the pain, you can invite Robin?” he hummed, Steve looked at him, raising an eyebrow, “Huh,” he said mostly to himself, “Sounds good to me,” he grinned, laughing when Eddie threw his hands up, shaking them a little either side of his face, “What the fuck was that?” Steve laughed, “Cheerleading? Duh,” Eddie said rolling his eyes before moving over to Steve, “Hm, Steve Harrington,” he said slowly, dragging his words out. “Eddie Munson?” Steve replied with a small laugh, staring at him.

It happened quickly after that, Eddie was staring at him, eyes flicking down to Steves lips every few seconds, until Steve was crowded against the wall, Eddies hands resting either side of his head, trapping him against the wall, he swallowed heavily as he stared up at Eddie, “Eds?,” he said quietly, raising an eyebrow when a smirk grew on Eddies lips, he didnt have time to question it because Eddies lips were on Steves, Eddie was kissing him.

He felt like he had frozen, eyes wide, neither of them dared to move until Eddie pulled back, “Oh shit, Harrington, fuck, im sorry, that was-,” he rushed out, “Eddie!,” Steve interupted his melt down, still leaning against the wall before biting his lip as he stared openly at him, the two stared at each other for a few seconds, “Can you uh, can you come back, please?” Steve asked, waiting for Eddie to move back over to him, hands resting in their previous resting place as he waited to Steve to talk. Steve knew he had to do it, get over the fear of saying it outloud, but instead of simply asking Eddie to kiss him again, the words that slip out of his mouth are “I really want you to pin me down,” he didnt have time to process what he had just said as something close to a growl came from Eddies mouth, “Holy Shit, Harrington,” he breathed out, and then it was like something snapped between them, they lunged towards eachother, into a messy kiss at first, he was still pressed tightly against the wall, before he was being moved, crowded back against the kitchen units and lifted up until he was sat there, he could feel Eddies hands resting against his thighs, pulling him closer.

As he rested his hands on Eddies chest his lips parted slightly, allowing Eddie to nudge his tongue against Steves, he could feel and smell Eddie everywhere, all of his senses were invaded by Eddie, he could feel Eddies hands moving over his hips and as soon as he felt his ring clad fingers grabbing at his ass, a small whimper fell from his lips, they were impossibly close, Steves legs wrapped tightly around Eddies waist, pulling back from eachother just to grab some air, Eddie rested his forehead against Steves, “Ah shit, you really are gonna be the death of me, baby” he spoke out, pressing a kiss to Steves cheek, smiling when he heard a small giggle, “So, if i had just recreated our meeting, we could have been doing this a lot longer right?” he questioned, confident smirk on his lips as he watched Steves cheeks darken, “Its okay, i’d really, really like to pin you down pretty boy,” Eddie hummed, eyes searching over Steves face, raising an eyebrow, smirk a fixed feature from here on out, when the only reaction he got was a quiet moan from the boy infront of him. A knock on the door was the last thing either of them wanted to hear but when you live in Hawkins, surrounded by monsters and all kinds of fucked up things, its best to answer.

Day 10 - Afternoon

The knock on the door turned out to be Robin, Nancy and Jonathan, they had come to check in on the two of them.

Steve had stayed sat on the kitchen counter as Eddie opened the door, a deep blush on his cheeks as he watched their friends enter Eddies trailer, he caught Robins eye and ofcourse she was staring at him knowingly, a huge smirk on her face before she flopped onto the couch, “Im going to get dressed then” Eddie nodded with a hum, walking over to Steve and pushed him back, out of view of their friends eyesight before he leant down slightly, pressing a hard kiss to his lips, crowding him against the hallway wall, “What a shame,” he hummed, leaning down and pressed a light kiss to Steves neck, just below the healing bruise, a gasp fell past Steves lips, legs almost giving out from until him when he felt Eddie bite down lightly, sucking a mark onto his neck, “Oh jesus,” he breathed out, fingers tangled into Eddies hair, “Just Eddie,” Eddie said with a grin as he pulled back to admire his work, “Mhm, well i need to get dressed,” Steve nodded a little as he stared up at him before trying to smooth his hair down “Do i look okay?,” he questioned, he didnt expect lips pressed to his ear, “You look positively fucked, darling, perfect,” he grinned as he pulled away, pressing a kiss to Steves foreheard before walking down the hall to get ready for the day.

And thats how Robin found him, wide eyes, red cheeks, a bruise sucked into his neck and his heavy breathing. “Oh my god!” she whisper screamed, “What is going on? Does he think we dont know, we can all hear you moaning down the hall!” she said excitedly, clapping her hands, “Well thats fucking embarassing,” Steve muttered, staring at his best friend, “So what happened?” she pressed, linking arms as she slowly walked him towards to living area, “Well uh…he kissed me and then freaked out and instead of telling him to kiss me again, i told him i wanted him to pin me down,” he said, voice shocked at his own words. This just earnt another excited squeal from Robin.

Day 17

Steve was back at work, he still had some bruising over his body, his neck now only displayed a red line, which wasnt a good look to the customers, his boss has him stocking the shelves instead of dealing with face to face with customers, he had just let out a deep sigh when he saw the state Steve returned to work in and just shook his head before ushering him off and then leaving Steve alone until Robins shift started in 1 hour.

It was a slow day, he was tidying things that didnt need to be touched, he was humming quietly to himself when he heard the door, 3 smaller people rushing in, who Steve could only assume to be Dustin, Lucas and Max by the way they all rushed straight over to him, “Good morning children,” he said, crossing his arms over his chest, looking between their three faces. “What can i do for you?” he asked suspiciously. It was Dustin who spoke first, ofcourse it was. “So we have D&D tonight and we need a ride there, Eddie said you’re taking him so can we jump in to?” he asked, words rushed.

Steve just stared at him, before sighing “Always the babysitter,” he muttered to himself before nodding, “Yes yes children, i’ll give you a ride” he nodded, ruffling Dustins hair, a string of “Thank you’s” fell from them all before Dustin and Lucas ran off to look at movies.

He walked back to the counter, Max following him. “Can i help you with something?,” he asked, eyeing her suspiciously. “I just wanted to- wait whats that?” she asked, leaning up to poke the obvious hickey on his neck before gasping “No way! you and-“ she almost shouted, Steve quickly covered her mouth “I really wish you kids would learn to whisper, ive literally just recovered with one near death experience, i do not need another with this town Max,” he said with a sigh, almost by magic, the doors to the shop swung wide open, both hitting the wall they retracted back into place, Steve and Max jumped, a high pitched sound of shock escaped one of them but hes not sure who, Steve pushed Max behind him because well, always the damn babysitter, and then there in all his glory, band tshirt, those ripped jeans and leather jacket, but most importantly looking like an absolute wet dream, is Eddie, his crush? boyfriend? hes not sure but he would totally drop to his knees for him at the flick of a switch.

“Uh ew,” Max said from behind him, “Did i say that outloud?” he asked, atleast having the decency to look embarassed, “Yeah, you did Dingus, maybe you’re the one who should be careful,” she said erupting into giggles until steve broke eye contact with Eddie and turned to her, but instead of scolding or acting like a frustrated mother, he started to laugh, both of them falling into a fit of giggles together before giving Max a one armed hug.

They had definitely gotten closer since Steve watched Max float 10 feet in the air, after the way he had almost broken down until she fell from the trance, shit yeah he would do it all again to save these kids. Max seemed to understand what he was thinking, leaning into the embrace, “You know, you said thanks to us for saving your life but none of us said thanks for you always looking out for us,” she said “You’re like the brother i wish Billy could’ve been” she sighed, not expecting to feel a kiss on the top of her head from Steve, “And Dustin, wow he totally calls you Mum, all the time” she grinned, “And he calls Eddie dad, its kinda perfect really,” she smiled, laughing when Steve looked at her shocked.

“Huh, did you hear that Munson?,” he knew he was behind them, waiting for them to finish their little heart to heart as he watched on fondly, Eddie just raised an eyebrow in question, “These brats call us mum and dad,” and Steve really needed to hold himself up when he see’s the blinding smile Eddie throws him at the new information, “Clearly, you’re the mum” was all he said before pushing himself up from where he was leant on the counter, sauntering over to where Dustin and Lucas were arguing. Steve just smiled.

Robin had arrived 20 minutes later, stopping in her tracks when she saw everyone there, a grin spreading over her face as she saw Steve sitting on top of the counter, legs hanging down as Eddie leant over him, explaining something, his hands were moving, they always were when Eddie spoke, and to any other outsider they would just assume they were friends in a debate but Robin could see the blush high on Steves cheeks and she could see Steves fingers playing with something, it was silver and looked like a skull, she could only assume it was one of Eddies many rings that Steve had managed to slip off to play with, and she would be able to tell if Eddie wasnt moving his damn hands so much.

“Hey losers,” she called out to address the whole room, laughing to herself when the kids all waved but ofcourse she couldnt get a reaction from Steve or Eddie, they were to wrapped up in each other, and that was fine she thought with a smile.

“So ive been roped into taking the kids to your little game tonight, apparently you told them i was driving you and now they’re all jumping in,” Steve said once Eddie had stopped his performance on some band he liked and wanted Steve to know. Eddie looked at him with a grin “I totally never told them that, little shits,” he laughed, leaning over, getting into Steves space.

“There are children here,” Robin sing-songed out from where she was flipping through a magazine, barely looking up at the two of them to know they were both not listening to her, so she slammed her magazine shut, walked over and stuck her hand between their faces, only feeling a little bad when Steve jumped like he was getting his face gripped by Vecnas claw like hand, “Jesus Rob, can you like..not” he said crossing his arms over his chest.

“Only if you promise to not, what was it again Max?” she called to the redhead, “Oh yeah, drop to your knees right here,” she smirked, laughing loudly at the dark blush spreading across Steves face, Eddie just stared, a smirk on his lips, he seemed to always have that when he was looking at Steve. Like he wanted to steal any trace of innocence Steve carried.

“Jesus Robin,” Steve muttered, quickly jumping off the counter, landing completely in Eddies space before rolling his eyes, “Do you have any smokes on you?” he asked, watching Eddies long fingers reach into his jacket pocket. Who was he kidding, ofcourse Eddie had smokes on him. Steve simply reached up, took the box and disapeared out of the back exit.

Eddie raised an eyebrow at that “Ive been robbed,” he grinned, hopping over the counter, ignoring Robins protests of it being a sacred, employee only area, he just walked on through to the back exit, looking for his boy.

It didnt take long to find him, Steve hadnt even managed to get the cigarette out of the box yet let alone smoke it, he reached over and took the box back from him, pulling one out before placing it between his own lips, lighting it and taking a deep pull before he leant over and pressed the cigarette to Steves lips. Steve easily let his lips part for the cigarette to be placed there, ignoring how much of a turn on that was, Steve shuffled over to Eddie who leaning against the brick wall, eyes following Steves every movement.

“Hows it being back at work?,” he asked after a few moments of silence, pulling Steve over to him, hand pressed against the back of Steves neck as he drew him into his chest, wrapping an arm around him.

Steve just smiled and let himself be pulled over into embrace, taking a drag of his cigarette, “Its nice,” he admitted, “If feels normal again, like were not hiding from some crazy underground monster,” he said quietly, Eddie nodded in understanding, fingers tracing shapes against Steves back, “Yeah i get it, im just glad you’re feeling better, you look better,” he added, tracing his thumb up to Steves throat, gently dragging his fingers over the fading mark around his neck, feeling Steve swallow.

They both stood in silence as they finished their cigarettes, as soon as Steves had been dropped from his fingers, he found his back pressed against the brick wall, smiling when Eddie leant down to kiss him. Yeah he was happy to be back.

Day 20

Its a date, Eddie had said before he left for his band practice, leaving a flustered and extremely turned on Steve standing in the middle of the living area of the trailer. He watched the door swing closed before wondering what on earth Eddie meant by a date, they cant go out and be seen together in public, but he told Steve to wear something pretty and well..as he looked around he realised he hadnt been home in almost 3 weeks, now would probably be a good time to go home, grab some of his own clothes and come back, so he walked over to the phone, waiting for Robin to answer.

“Hey Robs i need a favor, will you come to my house with me? I need to grab some stuff but dont want to go alone,” he said, hanging up when Robin agreed to meet him outside his house.

So there he was, Robin laid on his bed as Steve searched through his closet, this had gone on for over an hour now and Steve had really had enough, so he grabbed his yellow sweatshirt and his light blue jeans, “This will have to do,” he said simply, glancing at Robin when she laughed, “Whats funny?” he asked with a small frown, “Dont you think he’ll like this outfit?” he asked confused, but Robin just grinned, pushing herself up to walk over to him, “No babe its totally hot but, i dont think its going to be on for long,” she said raising an eyebrow at him, giggling a little as he flushed red, “I…uh..what? You think thats going to happen?” he asked furrowing his eyebrows, glancimg back at Robin who just grinned.

“I mean, you might aswell, its been days since you first kissed and you’re always all over each other, it was going to happen sooner of later,” she said resting a hand on Steves chest, “Is that what you want? Dont ever feel pressured into doing anything with anyone, even Eddie,” she said, her voice had formed a serious tone, Steve stood still for a while, thinking over his options before he nodded “Yeah, no i really want this,” he breathed out, laughing a little when Robin cheered for him.

So when later comes around, Robin was right, because here they were on Eddies couch, Steve straddling his lap as they kissed, his yellow sweater was gone, Eddies leather jacket was gone, and there were hands everywhere.

The credits from the movie they watched rolling in the background but that wasnt important. Eddies hands seemed to be everywhere, in Steves hair, his hips, his ass. Steve pulled back from Eddies lips, gasping a little on air, sitting up a little more in Eddies lap but Eddie just followed him, pushing up to chase him, he can feel Eddies lips on his neck, so he just closes his eyes, lets his arms rest around Eddies neck and shoulders and lets himself be kissed.

On one too hard bite against his neck from Eddie had Steve shifting forward in Eddies lap with a small gasp, but suddenly big hands reached up to grip onto Steves hips, to hold him in place, he caught on pretty quickly, pressing his ass down and the noise Eddie makes is enough for him if that was it, it was a low groan, almost a growl ripping from his throat, he could feel Eddies fingers tighten around his hips as he pulled Steve down again, pushing his hips up this time to meet Steves ass and he can feel the hard outline of Eddies cock pressing against his ass, making him let out a moan before he was tangling his fingers into Eddies hair and leaning down to kiss him.

He could feel Eddies hands start to move his hips again, he let himself be moved, if he could carry on hearing those low noises coming from Eddie, he thinks he’ll be happy for life. But suddenly hes on his back, his legs around Eddies waist as he looked up at him, slightly shocked at the change of positions, but definitely not disapointed. Eddie grinned down at him, his eyes dark and sparkling, and Steve wonders if this is what it feels like to be inlove.

He pushes that thought down for another time, he takes a moment to catch his breathe, he can see Eddies chest moving fast, his necklace swinging slightly against his tshirt, that stupid tshirt he thought before giggling a little, and Eddie swears hes never been so lucky in his whole damn life, looking down at Steve Harrington, giggling up at him isnt something he ever thought would happen to him, but he wasnt about to let that slip away, leaning down, he pressed gentle kisses to the side of Steves neck, trailing his tongue over one of the bruises he’d left there earlier that night, hands gripping at Steves hips when he felt him take in a deep breathe.

Gentle kisses moved up to Steves cheek, resting his forehead against Steves, “Hey darling,” he whispered, “I need to ask you something,” he hummed, his thumb coming up to stroke along Steves cheek.

Steve stared up at him, confusion sinking in, “I..okay, go ahead,” he breathed out, Eddie just grinned at him, pressing a kiss to Steves forehead before pulling back, just enough to see Steves face.

“Be my boyfriend,” he said, his confidence never slipped Steve thought before realising what Eddie had just said, “Wait,” Steve said pressing a hand against Eddies chest for a second, “You want me to be your boyfriend?” he breathed out, watching as a grin spread across Eddies face again, he really loved how many different smiles this man has, before he realises what hes doing, hes nodding, his fingers reached up and tangled into Eddies necklace, eyes wide as he stared at him “Yeah, yeah i think i want to be your boyfriend,” he breathed.

Eddies lips were back on his within a second of the last word leaving his mouth, Steves fingers are still gripping onto the necklace as Eddie pulled back slightly, glancing down at Steves fingers holding onto his silver chain, the silver guitar pick pendant hanging between his fingers, Eddie reached up, gently moving his hand away before he sat back on his shins, he let his hands stroke over Steves thighs for a moment, a strong hand pressing into the center of Steves chest when he tried to sit up. “Just..one second,” Eddie said, reaching up to unclasp the chain from his own neck, then he was back, pressing kisses to Steves lips, his hands reached around the back of Steves neck, clasping the silver chain around his neck, a grin spread across his face as he looked down, his silver necklace, with his silver guitar pick was now hooked around Steves neck.

“You always play with it,” Eddie said as he stared down at him, “Now you’re my boyfriend, keep it,” he nodded. Steve felt like he was floating as he let his hand fall over where the necklace sat around his own neck, “I’ll guard it with my life,” Steve nodded with a smile before using one of his legs that was still hooked around Eddies waist to pull him down again, letting out a small sigh of “Jesus christ” when Eddie fell back down, his arms catching him either side of Steves head, that grin back on his face, “Yeah okay, mr cocky,” Steve laughed, laughter cut short when he was kissed, this kiss was different, it was hard and rougher, making him gasp into Eddies mouth.

“I want to blow you,” he mumbled against Eddies lips, words falling out before he could even think, he watched as Eddie tensed up above him, another low groan falling from his mouth as he nodded, “Okay darling,” he agreed easily, Steves stomach felt like it swooped at the nickname, he was used to being called darling by Eddie, but hearing it come out now, made him want to jump on him.

He watched as Eddie moved back to sit against the couch, his legs spread, covered with his stupid tight ripped jeans, two fingers gesturing for Steve to move with him, he pushed himself up, instead of falling back into Eddies lap, he let himself slip onto the floor, his knees hitting the carpet as he settled between Eddies long legs. “Do you ever not have that cocky-confident smirk on your face?” he asked as he looked up at Eddie from where he was sat, eyebrow raised when Eddie just grinned at him, leaning forward until he was face to face with Steve, his hand slipped into Steves hair, fingers taking a firm grip, watching as a gasp fell from Steves lip, “When i have the prettiest boy in Hawkins, literally kneeling for me, i dont care how cocky i look,” he grinned, leaning forward to press a bruising kiss to Steves lips before he leant back again, one arm coming up to rest behind his head as he stared down at his boyfriend.

Steve sat dazed for a few seconds, staring back at Eddie before biting his lip, his hands reached up to Eddies belt, managing to open it before popping open the button and zip on his jeans, watching as Eddie shifted his jeans down slightly, a blush creeping onto his cheeks as he watched Eddies hand travel over his own covered cock.

“I..ive never done this,” Steve said, suddenly unsure of himself, Eddie just gave him a soft smile, leaning forward and stroked Steves cheek, “Its okay, im a great teacher,” he said with a wink, trying to ease Steves nerves.

“Its okay darling, you dont have to do anything, we can stop this now and i’ll get you back into my bed and we can get high and just listen to music,” he hummed with a smile, his thumb stroked over Steves cheek.

“No i want to,” Steve nodded, leaning into Eddies hand for a few moments, “You’ll teach me right? And show me what you like?,” he asked, Eddie stared down at him, biting down onto his ring covered knuckles for a moment, trying to compose himself as he stared at his boyfriends wide eyes, “Baby im pretty sure you could just keep looking at me like that and i’d definitely come” he said with a grin, “Nothing you do is ever going to be bad,” he said pressing a kiss to Steves forehead, smiling when he heard Steves small laugh, “Okay, if you’re sure,” Steve smiled.

“Can you just kiss me for a bit first?” he asked, letting out a happy sign when Eddies lips were instantly on his, Steve enjoyed the feeling of Eddies fingers in his hair, it made him feel grounded and safe.

After feeling his nerves calm he let his hand reach forward, hesitantly letting it rest over Eddies boxer covered cock, his fingers curling around it slightly, listening to Eddies breathing change for a moment before he let his hand move slightly, glancing up at Eddies face when he pulled back from Steves lips, his hand coming to a stop thinking he’d done something wrong, “Fuck, no darling dont stop, thats perfect, you’re perfect,” Eddie breathed out watching Steves eyesbrows furrow in concern.

Steve let out a breathe he didnt realise he was holding as he nodded a little, pressing his hand against him with more pressure, the room was silent apart from their loud breathes and Eddies occassional moans, confidence gaining more from where he was knelt on the floor still between Eddies legs, he lifted his other hand and nudged slightly at Eddies chest, watching as he understood and fell back against the couch.

Pulling his hand back, he glanced up at Eddie who was watching him with heavy eyes, his pupils blown as he rested his arm behind his head again, ‘cocky shit’ Steve thought to himself, he knew Eddie could tell what he was thinking as he grinned down at him.

Leaning forward, Steve gently pressed a kiss to Eddies stomach, jumping a little as he felt Eddies hand that wasnt rested behind his head fall into his hair, grounded and safe he thought to himself, pressing small kisses across Eddies stomach, pressing a kiss to any tattoos he came across before leaning forward and pressed a kiss to the tip of Eddies covered cock, gasping a little when he felt Eddies fingers tighten in his hair.

He did it again, pressing a few kisses down the length of him before reaching up to the waistband of Eddies boxers, pulling them down just enough to watch with wide eyes as Eddies cock sprang free, hard and red at the tip, a thick vein traveling the full length of him, glancing up at Eddie and raised an eyebrow “Impressive,” he commented with a laugh, feeling his cheeks heat up at the smile he got in return, smiling a little more when he felt Eddies nails scratch slightly at his scalp, he knew Eddie was silently telling him he was doing just fine.

Dropping his eyes away from Eddies face, he let his hand reach forward to wrap around Eddies cock, moving his hand slowly as he listened to Eddie slew of compliments, ‘Thats good baby, yes darling just like that.’ He leant forward, wetting his lips as he stared for a moment before licking around the tip, the grip in his hair got tighter, making him eager to carry on, he shifted a little closer before closing his lips around him, listening to the groan above him as he let his tongue trail over the tip again, moving one of his hands to hold the base of Eddies cock before pulling back slightly, licking from where his hand was holding to the tip, closing his lips around him again, letting out a small moan around Eddies cock when he heard more filth falling from Eddies lips above him, hollowing his cheeks as he started to move his head, moving slowly at first, he could feel his eyelashes getting damp the further down he let his mouth fall until the tip of Eddies cock hit the back of his throat, holding himself there for a few seconds before pulling back to get some air, his eyes glanced up towards Eddies face, letting out a moan around him as he watched Eddie stare down at him, his mouth was slightly fallen open, arm still behind his head, he felt a hand on his face, Eddies hand had moved from his hair to his cheek.

“So beautiful sweetheart, you’re so good,” Eddie breathed out, his voice sounding deeper, pushing Steve to carry on, hollowing his cheeks again he picked up his pace slightly, he could feel Eddies hand on his cheek still as he pressed his tongue against the slit of the tip, whining a little when the hand on his cheek moved back to his hair, the grip on his hair felt harsher this time, spurring him on to keep going, he could feel Eddies hips stuttering under him, trying not to push up into his throat.

The hand in his hair suddenly pulled, pulling him back and a gasp fell from his lips, “Im gonna come,” Eddie warned, wrapping his own hand around himself as he stared down at Steves face, red lips swollen and wet, “Fuck you’re the most beautiful person ive ever seen” he groaned out, his hand moving fast over himself, “Close your eyes,” he breathed out, Steve listened to him, closing his eyes and leaning into the grip on his hair, a gasp falling from his lips when he felt Eddies come hit his face, he could feel it on his eyelashes, his cheeks, his lips, making him let out a small moan, he could hear Eddie falling back against the couch, pulling Steve up with him into his lap, Steve blinked his eyes open, staring down at Eddie with wide eyes.

“Jesus fucking christ, look at you,” Eddie groaned out, staring at his come painting Steves face.

Steve stared back at him, hands resting on Eddies chest before licking his lips, he could taste Eddie everywhere, he could smell him, his cheap cologne, the weed they’d smoked when watching their movie, and that smell was just so Eddie, comforting to him.

He was pulled back to earth when he felt Eddies lips on his, letting himself fall against Eddies chest when he felt arms wrapping around him, “That was…was that okay?” Steve whispered after minutes of silence, “Okay? That was amazing baby,” Eddie mumbled as he pressed kisses to Steves shoulder, “You’re just saying that,” Steve said with a laugh, playing with the rings on Eddies fingers before a shocked gasp left his own lips, Eddies fingers were back in his hair, gripping and pulling until he was looking Eddie in the eyes, “No, im not just saying that, you’re an angel, perfect sweetheart,” he said, his other hand holding onto Steves jaw, “You’re sat here, with my come on your face, it was perfect,” he said before kissing him again, Steves eyes were wide, his fingers gripping onto tshirt.

“I..you keep pulling my hair,” he breathed out. Eddie raised an eyebrow at him, that knowing smirk making its way back onto his face, “Darling, do you like it when i pull your hair?” he asked, pressing his lips against Steves ear, when Steve didnt answer, apart from a shakey breathe.

Eddie tightened his fingers, tugging at his hair, watching as Steve let out a moan, a blush crept its way onto Steves cheeks, “Oh you are perfect,” Eddie grinned, “Do you think you can come like this?” Eddie hummed into his ear, pulling at his hair again, his lips attaching to Steves throat, he could feel a shakey nod from Steve.

“Use your words baby,” Eddie said softly, the last thing he needed was Steve to start panicking, “Come on baby, i need you to use your words, for me, please,” Eddie said softly, Steve drew in a deep breathe before nodding slightly “I..i think so,” he breathed out, Eddie smiled softly at him, “Okay baby, good boy,” he hummed, letting his free hand grip at Steves ass, his other hand pulling another sharp tug at Steves hair, grinning to himself as he listened to Steves moans turn into broken sounds.

“You’re doing so good, i know darling,” he said softly listening to a broken moan fall from Steves lips, “Good boy,” he whispered into his ear, feeling Steve tense in his arms, a loud moan falling from his lips as he collapsed against Eddies chest, “There you go,” he hummed, running a soothing hand down Steves back, silence rushing over them for a few minutes before he could feel Steve shift around.

“Come on darling, lets get you some water and then to bed” he said helping Steve stand up, holding onto him as he walked them to the kitchen, keeping an arm around Steves waist as he grabbed a glass and turned the tap on, holding the water upto Steves lips, Steve made no effort to take the glass from him, just pulling away when he was done and leaning his head against Eddies shoulder.

Eddie finished the water before leaving the glass in the sink, moving Steve down the hall to his room and laid him down on his bed, the side closest to the wall he noted in his head, Steve felt safer with his back against the wall.

“Okay im going to get you something warm to wear and then we can go to sleep,” Eddie smiled, stroking Steves hair away from his face, pressing a kiss to his forehead before he moved to his closet, grabbing Steves favorite sweater, it was black, covered across the front with Black Sabbath, Steve had never listened to them, but he knew they were Eddies favorite and Eddie loved seeing Steve wearing his clothes.

Once he helped Steve change he stripped off to his boxers, climbing into bed next to Steve, pulling him against his chest and pressed a kiss to the top of his head, “Good night baby,” he whispered, “Goodnight Eds,” Steve mumbled back, falling asleep, and that was the first night he didnt have a nightmare, no upside down, no friends missing, just sleep.

Day 21

Steve could feel fingers stroking through his hair, he could smell the burning weed and hear the low music, it was his favorite way to wake up, his face pressed against his boyfriends neck, in their bubble, happy and safe together.

As he started waking up more, images from the night before started flashing through his mind, he laid silent for a while, just enjoying the peace before he remembered something, “Those handcuffs arent your uncles are they..” was the first words to fall from his lips, there was a pause before a loud laugh filled the room, opening his eyes Steve looked up at his boyfriend, smiling at how happy he looked, “No you’re totally right, he was never a cop,” he admitted with a grin, “Good morning sweetheart,” he hummed leaning down to kiss Steve. He tasted like mint and weed, something hes grown to love the past weeks.

“Good morning Eds,” Steve said with a yawn had he woke up, stretching his arms over his head, raising an eyebrow when he saw Eddie smirking out the corner of his eye.

“Do you have something to share with the class?” he asked Eddie, “Oh no its just…i forgot to wash your face before we went to sleep last night,” Eddie said calmly. “What?” Steve said confused, his sleep brain still waking up before it clicked, “Oh you’re gross, disgusting,” he said crawling out of bed, Eddies loud laugh filling the small room as we watched his boyfriend disapear into the bathroom.

He could hear the shower running and teeth brushing, he just smiled as he laid back on the bed, joint hanging from his fingers. “It was in my hair,” Steve said, face unimpressed when he returned, Eddie couldnt help but grin, Steve was stood with a towel around his waist, his hair wrapped in a smaller towel, with his hands on his hips.

“Sorry sweetheart,” he grinned, patting the bed next to him as he took a long pull on the joint, as soon as Steve was sat down, Eddie reached up and pulled him in by his neck, pressing their lips together and he blew the smoke into his boyfriends mouth, pulling back before tracing his thumb over Steves bottom lip as he blew the smoke out.

“Perfect,” he hummed to himself. Steve just smiled at him before pressing another kiss to his lips. As usual, their peace and quiet wasnt promised, a loud knock on the door soon came causing them both to sign, Eddie stood up to answer it, leaving Steve to get dressed.

Pulling the door open, Eddie raised an eyebrow, there were kids at his door, lots of them, Max, Lucas, Dustin, El, Mike and Will all stood staring up at him, “Can i help you shit heads?” he asked with a grin.

“Morning dad,” Max grinned as she slipped under his arm into the trailer, wrinkling her nose at the clothes strewn across the living room, “Gross,” she groaned, “Wheres mum? its urgent,” she said.

Eddie just stared at her, glancing back at the rest of the kids nodding their heads, “I swear if you shit heads have opened another gate and theres more demon shit happening, you’re all going up for adoption,” he threatened, a long finger point between them all, “Get in here before someone sees you, especially you,” he said looking at El.

“Hey Eds, can i wear this-“ Steve had started but stopped, walking into a living room full of kids wasnt what he expected, “Uh..hi guys,” he said looking between their faces. “Morning mum,” the group said at the same time, making Steve raise an eyebrow, turning to look at Eddie “They honestly just called me mum, shit heads,” he muttered before disppearing back into Eddies room, closing the door behind him.

Turns out, there was no demons or gates, the urgent matter was simply the kids were bored and wanted do something, but without a car they were stuck. So now they’re all piled into Eddies van, too many kids in the back and heading back to Steves house, it was hot today, all of the kids complained of the heat, and well Steve had a pool so it would shut them up.

He’d already called Robin, who said she would call Nancy and Jonathan and the rest was history. The kids were all diving and jumping into the pool within the next 20 minutes and Steve was inside, getting the kids some sodas, that was until he felt two arms wrap around his waist and gentle kisses being placed to the back of his neck, Steve just smiled and leant into it.

“Can you believe were basically parents?” Steve said with a laugh, looking out of the window to where he could see the pool.

Eddie just grinned at that, “When theyre not opening up other worlds, theyre pretty alright,” he mumbled against Steves neck.

“I cant stop thinking about last night,” Eddie whispered against Steves neck, watching goosebumps rise on his boyfriends skin with a smile, “Beautiful, popular, Steve ‘The King’ Harrington, sucked my dick and let me come on his face” he grinned, Steves cheeks were red as he turned around in Eddies arms, “What are you doing? One of the kids could just walk in at any moment,” he whispered to him, “They wont, theyre all to busy having fun,” he hummed out, leaning down to attach his lips to Steves neck, gently combing his fingers through his hair, “And then you sat on my lap, like a good boy and came untouched, thats something else sweetheart,” he hummed, a small tug at Steves hair had him gasping, “Jesus christ Eddie, you cant just do that to me,” Steve breathed out.

Eddie just smirked down at him, pressing a trail of kisses across his face, “Cute. As. Hell,” he muttered between kisses, leaving Steve a squirmy mess.

“As lovely of a greeting that this is, i can see your dick from here Munson, and im not okay with that,” Robin said from the doorway, eyebrow raised as she looked between the two.

Steve sent her a small wave and a sheepish smile, Eddie still attached to him, a smirk on his face as he tried to move around the kitchen, “This is disgusting,” Robin said watching them, “So gross and not fair at all,” she huffed out, “Whatever, you two can fuck in here, i’ll go babysit” she laughed, jumping of the stool she was sat on, catching sight of the silver chain hanging around Steves neck.

“Excuse me! Emergency gay meeting right now Harrington,” she said loudly, “Can i come?” Eddie asked with a grin, both Steve and Robin saying “No!” at the same time, with a quick kiss to Eddies lips, Steve managed to free himself and run after Robin upstairs to his room.

When Steve entered his room, Robin was already throwing questions at him, ‘What is that around your neck? How was last night? Tell me everything’. She was laid on his bed on her front with her chin rested on her elbows.

Steve watched her for a second before practically melting onto the bed next to her, “Im so inlove” he said with a sigh, laying in silence before he heard an excited squeal, Robin was staring at him with huge eyes, her fingers holding onto Steves ankle asif he was going to run away, “Tell me everything,” she grinned.

So he did, he told her about the necklace and why he was wearing it, he has a boyfriend now he explained, and then he stopped, a dark blush creeping onto his face, Robin gasped when she saw him.

“Oh my god did you two fuck?” she asked excitedly, Steve just laughed “I mean…no..but yeah” he stuttered out. Robin just looked at him with a smile, “So like…what was it like?” she asked softly, genuingly happy for her best friend, she reached over to squeeze his hand, letting him know he was safe with her.

“It was amazing, hes amazing Robs, i’ve never met anyone like him, hes the lovliest person ive ever known,” he said with a smile on his lips. “And then something weird happened,” he whispered to her, rolling over so he could speak quietly, “This uh..may be to much information-“ he started “No Steve, you can tell me anything, i dont care if you go into so much detail that id be able to pick out his dick in a line up,” she said, both of them bursting into laughter before Steve just nodded a little, picking at a thread that was loose on his sheets.

“So uh, i blew him, and that was great but then i…all he did was pull my hair and call me a few pet names and i was gone, like barely able to walk or stand after,” he said, biting his lip.

Robin nodded along, listening to him talk before smiling, “Dont think too much into it babe, as long as he doesnt leave you alone after you’ll be fine,” she smiled “Aftercare is super important, and i have a feeling Eddie knows a lot about that,” she grinned.

“Im sorry what? What does that mean?” Steve asked confused, “The bandana?” Robin said raising an eyebrow, “The bandana that he wears, it shows hes gay and hes into roughing his partners up a little, he would never hurt you, its just fun sometimes,” she explained with a smile.

Steve just nodded a little, thinking he probably wouldnt mind so much if Eddie was a bit rough with him.

Sitting in silence for a while, Robin smiled “Im really happy for you Stevie, hes like really fucking cool,” she laughed, Steve let a smile fall onto his face and nodded “Im totally inlove with him” he said with a smile, “I bet hes totally inlove with you to babe,” she grinned back. “Come on lets go, i miss my boyfriend,” Steve said with a grin, climbing off the bed and grabbed her hand as they walked downstairs.

“Should i be worried that you’ve stolen my boyfriend Buckley?” Eddie asked, eyebrow raised with a grin on his face as they walked back to the kitchen, “Na, its okay, you can keep your pillow princess,” she said before laughing loudly, running outside before Steve could throw something at her.

Eddie just rolled his eyes, pressed a kiss to Steves lips before dragging him back outside to the pool, he sat down on one of the loungers in the shade and pulled Steve down between his legs, letting him rest back against his chest.

At some point Steve must have drifted off to sleep, when he woke up he was inside his own living room, on the couch, Eddies leather jacket wrapped around him as he slept, he looked down the hall to see the kids all set up around a game at the table in the kitchen, Eddie sitting at the end of the game, they were all screaming about something, Eddie was smiling and laughing at them, basically bouncing in his seat as the kids argued between themselves, it made Steve smile as he watched them all play a game they all loved so much, even Max was involved.

After a while of just silently watching them he decided to get up, pulling his arms through Eddies jacket and smiled when his favorite smell hit his nose. He dragged himself down to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge, no one had noticed that he was there yet, he pushed himself up onto the island in the middle of the room to face them, happily swinging his legs, he liked seeing this side of Eddie, just loud, himself, getting the kids riled up over a game.

It took 15 minutes for Eddie to notice him, his face lighting up when he saw his jacket hanging off his shoulders, he jumped out of his chair, ignoring the protests from the kids, holding a hand up and they all went silent, staring at the leader of their game, “Dude-“ Dustin started, going silent at the look Eddie gave him.

Steve raised an eyebrow, looking around at everyone staring at him as Eddie walked towards him, “We’re in the presence of royalty,” Eddie said loudly, a wide grin on his face as be bowed down, his arms sweeping open, he was in full character mode, bowing down infront of Steve, his big brown eyes staring straight at him, Steve glanced at the kids, “Whats uh-“ he started before Eddie snapped back up from his bow, Robin looked amused, a soft smile on her face.

“Hello my Queen,” he grinned, resting his hands either side of Steves hips on the island, he could hear Dustin and Lucas making a confused noise behind Eddies back, Max began whispering to them both, pointing to Eddie and Steve like she was telling them a story, looking back at Eddie, Steve raised his eyebrows.

“Uh, whats going on?” he said with a confused laugh, “Im just messing with you darling,” Eddie said with a grin, reaching up and letting his fingers brush against Steves cheek, “Dont you want to finish your game?” Steve asked with a smile, “I do, i just wanted to say hi, you’ve been asleep for a few hours,” he hummed.

“Dustin looks like hes about to have a stroke,” Steve whispered to Eddie, laughing a little when Eddie glanced back at Dustins face, a grin overtaking his face as he turned back to look at Steve, leaning in and pressed a kiss to his lips, he could hear several gasps from behind them, the few clueless people in the group suddenly figuring out that Eddie and Steve werent just best friends. Steve smiled against his lips, resting a hand on Eddies chest before pulling back.

“You better get back to it, the kids are about to throw a mega tantrum,” he grinned, laughing as he was pulled to the edge of the island suddenly from where he was sat, clinging onto Eddie “I swear to god you better not drop me,” he laughed, letting out a small shocked noise when a hard kiss hit his lips.

“You’re going to traumatise the kids” he mumbled against his lips, curling his fingers into Eddies tshirt as he started to kiss him back for a second, as he went to pull back, a ring clad hand gripped the back of his neck, refusing to let him move.

The once silent room was now full of confused conversations, people shouting all kinds of questions towards them and to others in the group but he just couldnt seem to care or listen.

“Eddie,” he mumbled against his lips, “Wanna see my room?” he said quietly with a grin, Eddie pulled back at that, a smirk taking over his face.

“Okay Robin,” he said pointing at her, “Take over, dont let the shit heads ruin the game” he said before he was turning back to Steve, pulling him of the island, gripping onto Steves hand as he pulled him to the exit of the room, he could hear shouts after them, fake gagging and Dustin was still asking for someone to just explain what the hell was going on, still within view of the group, Eddie grinned back at them, pressing play on the CD player sat in the hallway, turning the volume up before taking a final bow at them, “Dont ruin the game!” he shouted again before he was running up the stairs after Steve, and Robin had already started telling the kids to pack up so she could drive them home.

Once Eddie reached the top of the stairs, he grinned over at Steve who was leaning against the hallway wall.

“Well, well, well, what do we have here?” he smirked, slowly walking over to him, hands clasped behind his back. Steve grinned at him “That was quite the performance” he hummed watching Eddie.

Eddie just grinned at him, trailing his hand down Steves throat once he was stood infront of him, letting it rest there lightly, “So, where is it that Steve ‘The Hair’ Harrington sleeps?” he wondered outloud, looking between the 5 bedroom doors, “Lead the way, sweetheart,” he hummed, pressing a gentle squeeze to Steves throat before moving his hand away, walking along the hall, looking at the family photos that lined the walls.

Steve just stared at him, eyes wide when he felt Eddies hand squeeze his throat, it took him a minute to process what had just happened, before he could react, Eddie was gone, trailing his long fingers over photos of him in High School, he was completely lost for words, frozen in place as he watched Eddie, that was until Eddies hand found the door handle to his bedroom, floating his ringed fingers over it.

“Harrington,” he sang with a grin, “Be a good boy and come here please” he hummed, a smirk pulling at his lips as he watched Steve stumble over his feet, almost falling face first infront of his boyfriend, two strong hands were already catching him and pulling him back to his feet, “Perfect,” Eddie grinned before pushing open the bedroom door, waltzing into Steves room as if he’d been there before, looking around with a smirk on his face.

“My oh my, this is interesting,” he grinned, “How normal are you?” he laughed turning to look at his boyfriend, “Hey, my room is not boring, its just…clean,” he laughed sitting down on the side of his bed.

“Im just messing with you sweetheart, dont worry,” he grinned, “You have your own bathroom, thats the richest shit ive ever seen,” he laughed, “I like it, its very you, clean and tidy” Eddie said with a grin, “Dont think i havent noticed you’ve started to clean things at mine,” he laughed, watching Steves cheeks turn a pretty shade of pink, “I like it,” he nodded, walking over to where Steve was sat, “I like you better in my room, you look out of place here on this big bed,” he hummed still looking around.

“Okay enough, i get it my room is boring and to big,” Steve laughed as he stood up, “I prefer your room to,” he admitted, jumping up to sit on the desk he had in his room.

“Well, you do look awfully beautiful sitting there,” Eddie grinned, moving over to his boyfriend and let his hands rest on Steves thighs as he looked down at him, “Very, very beautiful,” he smiled, running his knuckles over his cheek before leaning down to press a kiss to his lips before moving away, running his fingers over everything he could touch in Steves room before sitting down at the end of Steves bed.

“Come join me,” he grinned. Nodding a little, Steve jumped down from where he was sat, walking over and stopped infront of his boyfriend with a smile, a shocked laugh falling out of him when Eddie pulled him down into his lap, resting his hands against his chest.

“Its kinda funny that Eddie Munson is sitting on my bed” he said with a grin, “Oh but hes not just sitting on your bed, Steve Harrington, hes also your boyfriend who cant keep his hands to himself,” he grinned, reaching up to grip the back of Steves neck, pulling him into a kiss, his free hand slipping into the back pocket of Steves jeans.

“You got that right,” Steve mumbled out against his lips, letting himself relax against Eddies chest as he parted his lips slightly, letting Eddies tongue push against his own.

“Hey sweetheart,” Eddie said pulled back from Steves lips, “Will you let me make you feel good?” he asked, pressing his thumb against Steves bottom lip, “I really want to make you feel good darling,” he said between placing kisses against Steves neck.

Steve nodded his head a little, letting his eyes slip closed again, “Thank you baby,” Eddie said as he pulled back, “Can you just sit on the bed for me, for one minute, i’ll be right back to you,” he said softly, moving out from under him, pressing a kiss to his forehead before standing up, looking around before clicking his fingers, he walked over to Steves music collection, managing to find one of the mixtapes he’d made Steve, a mixture of both of their favorite songs, getting the music playing before turning the main light off, flicking on the lamp that sat at the side of the bed before walking back to the bed, sitting back against the headboard.

“Come here,” he grinned, two long fingers beckoning him over. Steve nodded as he moved back over to Eddie, letting himself be pulled back into his lap, “I was a bit worried for a second there, turning the lights off is a bit of a horror movie act” he laughed, “You’ve been watching too many movies,” Eddie said with a grin, “Yeah well whos fault is that,” Steve replied with a laugh, his laugh was cut off short, a hard kiss hit against his lips, it didnt take long for him to fall into it, a quiet moan falling out of him as he felt Eddies hand at the back off his neck, keeping him where Eddie wanted him.

Eddie soon pulled back from his lips, his hand staying on the back of Steves neck as he reached down, popping open the button of Steves jeans, pulling the zip down, “Beautiful,” Eddie said as he pulled back to look at Steves face, “Im going to make you feel so good darling, i just need you to trust me,” he said, his hand coming to hold Steves jaw, “I need to hear you speak darling, just like last night,” he explained softly, looking at his boyfriends face carefully, patiently waiting until Steve nodded.

“Yeah, yes of course i trust you,” he breathed out in response, “Good boy, that was perfect,” he praised, pressing kisses to his lips, his cheeks, across his nose before pulling back to look at him, “Can i take this off?” he asked, his hands at the bottom of Steves tshirt, “Yes please” Steve agreed, Eddie grinned up at him, “So polite,” he hummed, pulling the tshirt up, letting Steve pull back to pull it over his head, letting it drop to the floor.

“Gorgeous,” Eddie muttered to himself before he moved them, pressing Steve down onto the bed before sitting back on his knees, pulling his own tshirt off, letting it fall onto the floor next to Steves before leaning over him, resting his elbows either side of Steves head, pressing a searing kiss to his lips as he held a steady grip on Steves jaw, keeping him in place again as he bit down against his boyfriends bottom lip.

“Im going to take your jeans off now,” he told him, nodding when Steve easily agreed, falling back over him when they were gone, as he pulled back, he pressed a kiss to Steves neck and shoulder before moving down the bed, letting his hand gently move over Steves thigh, pressing a kiss to the inside of his knee, sucking dark marks against his skin as he took his time, he moved back slightly, tapping Steves lips with two fingers.

“Can you open your mouth sweetheart,” he asked, pressing another kiss to the inside of Steves thigh, Steve nodded a little at that, letting his mouth fall open, letting out a shocked sound when two of Eddies fingers slipped into his mouth, “Close,” Eddie said softly, watching a grin as Steve did what he was asked, his lips closed around Eddies fingers, he could feel the cold metal of Eddies rings against his lips.

“Get them nice and wet darling,” Eddie said against Steves thigh, “I’ll tell you when to stop,” he mentioned soon after, taking his time marking over Steves thighs and stomach, smirking against his skin when he heard a moan above him, “Im going to take these off now,” he told Steve, pulling his boxers down slowly, waiting for any signs that Steve was uncomfortable, soon they were gone and Eddie grinned, taking his time to sit back, watching Steves mouth around his fingers.

“Okay i think thats enough,” Eddie said, pulling his fingers back before leaning down and pressed a kiss to Steves lips, “You can tell me to stop whenever you want, dont be scared to tell me,” Eddie said, smiling as he watched Steve stutter out a response before be moved back, pressing kisses against the marks he’d made on the skin of Steves legs, pushing up Steves knee so his foot was flat against the bed.

“Tell me to stop whenever,” he mentioned again before he moved his fingers to brush against Steves hole, keeping his eyes on Steves face for any signs, only to grin when a moan left his boyfriends lips, slowly pressing forward, letting one of his fingers slowly sink into him, Steve let out a shocked noise, his fingers gripping at the bed sheets below him.

“Eddie,” he suddenly breathed out, Eddie paused, keeping his finger still as he moved up to look at Steve “Whats wrong darling,” he asked, pressing a kiss to his forehead, “No, nothings wrong, just missed you,” he breathed out with a small laugh, watching a grin spread across Eddies face “Okay baby, i’ll stay up here,” he hummed, pressing a kiss to his lips “Do you want me to stop?” he asked, watching Steves face carefully, “No, no i really dont,” he breathed out, letting out a gasp when Eddies hand started to move again, “Kiss me please,” Steve asked, barely a second passed and Eddie was kissing him, biting at his lips as he let his second finger push inside along the first, pulling away from Steves lips when he let out a moan:

“You look so beautiful” Eddie said with a grin, moving his fingers faster, he let then bend slightly, watching as Steves back arched away from the bed and a moan fell from his lips, “There? Did that feel good?” he asked, pressing kisses along Steves jaw, “Jesus fuck yes that felt good,” Steve moaned out, his hand gripping at Eddies bicep, another moan falling from his lips as Eddie hit that spot again.

“Eddie, Eds, i need-“ he cut off with a whimper, “What do you need baby? Tell me,” Eddie grinned, sucking a mark against his jaw, “You, jesus, please,” he gasped out, “Me? Youve got me baby, im right here,” he hummed out, “No no, Eddie, can you just, fuck me,” he moaned out, a smirk pulled at Eddies lips, “You dont have to ask me twice darling,” he said before leaning down to kiss him, “Why are you still wearing clothes,” Steve whined, reaching down to open Eddies belt, Eddie grinned at that, holding onto Steves wrist to pull it away.

“Just relax,” he said, his voice stern but soft, he moved his own free hand to his belt before pulling it away from his jeans, throwing it on the floor, crooking his fingers inside Steve again, a smirk painting his face as he watched Steves eyes roll and his back arched, he popped open the button of his jeans, pulling the zipper down before pushing his jeans and boxers down enough to get his hand around his cock before reaching into his back pocket, his fingers closing around the foil packet, tearing it open with his teeth before rolling it down his length, a groan falling from his lips as he let his hand move over himself.

“Im going to take my fingers out now,” Eddie warned, grinning at the whine Steve let out at the loss, “Im here darling,” Eddie breathed out as he laid over Steve, he took Steves hand, pressing a kiss to his palm before linking their fingers, pressing Steves hand above his head, keeping it there linked with his before he reached down, pressing his cock up against Steves hole.

“Take a deep breathe for me,” he whispered into Steves ear, pressing forward as Steve breathed in, moving slowly until he was completely pressed into, their breathing meddling together as Eddie rested his forehead against Steves, keeping still.

“Eds,” Steve breathed out, his free hand landing over Eddies shoulder, his nails scratching at his skin, “You can move, jesus please move,” he almost begged out, letting out a moan as Eddie grabbed his free hand, pinning it above his head along with his other “Im on it baby” Eddie breahted out with a grin, Steve stared up at him, his mouth falling open a little as Eddie pulled back, pressing back in slowly, moving his leg to let it hook over Eddies hip, he let out a loud moan as Eddie pressed back in.

“Eddie, fuck, can you please-“ be cut off when Eddie fucked in hard, pushing his body up the bed, the pace didnt slow, only sped up until Steve was screaming out on every thrust, his fingers flexed against Eddies hold, a whine falling from his lips when Eddie let go of one of his wrists only to hold both in one of his hands, the other gripped the back of Steves neck, pulling him into a kiss.

“You feel amazing,” Eddie moaned into Steves mouth, letting his hand slip from the back of Steves neck, gently letting his fingers hold around Steves throat to keep him still, “So fucking good, come on darling, can you come for me?” he breathed out, his pace picking up as he slammed into Steve harder, he watched Steves back arch away from the bed to watching his eyes roll back on the harder slams.

“Come on, come for me, be a good boy,” Eddie moaned into Steves ear, his body tensing before a loud moan fell out of his mouth, he watched as Steve came, his come painting his stomach, “Jesus fucking christ that was so fucking hot,” Eddie groaned out, his pace growing sloppy as he breathed against Steves neck, “Eds,” Steve moaned out, and thats all it took, he slammed into him, dropped Steves wrist to grip onto his hips as he came before collapsing down over Steve, their heavy breathing medling together.

Small whines falling from Steves lips as Eddie pressed kisses against his neck, once their breathing slowed, he slowly pulled out and pressed a kiss to Steves lips.

“Hi darling, are you still with me?” he whispered, gently pressing a kiss to the inside of Steves wrist, a smile growing on his face when Steves eyes flickered open, “Hi,” he whispered out when his eyes focussed on Eddie, “I think you killed me,” he breathed out before a small laugh fell from his lips, Eddie grinned at that, “I hope not, i dont think i can go a day without doing that again,” he grinned before pulling the covers over them, pulling Steve to his chest before running his fingers through his hair.

“I love you, Steve fucking Harrington” he whispered when Steve had fallen asleep, trailing a finger down the slope of his nose, “I love you too, Eddie fucking Munson,” Steve whispered back, giggling a little when Eddies hand froze at the tip of his nose, falling asleep seconds later.

Day 22

When Eddie opened his eyes, it took him a moment to realise where he was, he was in Steves bed…without Steve.

Pushing himself up he walked to the bathroom door, smiling when he heard the shower before walking over to their pile of clothes, pulling his jeans on before looking around for his shirt, by the time Steve had finished whatever extensive hair and skin routine he likes to do, he was walking back into the room, a sweatshirt hanging over him and a pair of pyjamas shorts, “Good morning sweetheart,” Eddie grinned when he saw him, walking over and pressed a kiss to his lips, “Dont you look beautiful today,” he hummed, pressing a kiss to the back of Steves hand.

“Morning Eds,” be smiled, leaning into his boyfriend, “I have good news and bad news,” he hummed as he reached out, straightening out Eddies rings, “What do you want first?” he hummed looking up at him, “Uh bad news first, always,” he said asif it were obvious.

Steve just grinned at that, sitting on his bed “Robin is here and we have work in 2 hours,” he said “And the good news?” he questioned, “Every single 16 year old left as soon as we left the game last night” he laughed, “Oh thank god, i mean there was music playing but i did get a little carried away, i wasnt thinking about who would hear you screaming,” he said with a grin.

Steve knew he was just teasing him, so he kicked his leg out at Eddie, trying to just knock into his ankle, but who knew Eddie Munson was so fast, a scream fell from his lips as Eddie grabbed his leg, and pulled him down the bed, a loud laugh following the scream, “Jesus christ Eddie!” he laughed “Now youre just directly stealing your own lines from last night,” Eddie said with a smirk.

“Please shut up” Steve whined, covering his face with his arms, “Im only teasing you darling” Eddie said with a grin, “Hey Steve Harrington, guess what?” he whispered, pulling Steve into his lap as sat on the bed.

“What?” Steve asked confused, resting his hands against Eddies shoulders, “I still love you,” he grinned, settling his hand on the back of Steves neck to pull him into a kiss, “I love you too,” Steve grinned before falling into the kiss.

“No enough of that!” Robin shouted as she swung the door open, “Jesus Robin” Steve laughed, “You really should knock before entering,” he said rolling his eyes, “I dont care,” she said as she walked into the room, jumping up next to them on the bed.

“Do you care that where you’re sat is where i fucked your best friend last night” Eddie smirked at her, watching her face turn horrified before she jumped up.

“Downstairs! 10 minutes!” She demanded before leaving them alone, Steve stared at Eddie, shocked before bursting out into laughter, “You’re disgusting, poor Rob is probably traumatised” Steve said between laughter, “Anything to spend extra alone time with you darling” he grinned. Ten minutes past in what felt like seconds, Steve sighed as he crawled out of Eddies lap and off the bed, Eddie watching him with a smile before standing up himself.

“I like your pink sweatshirt,” he grinned, “If you’re taking the piss out of me because im wearing colour, i refuse to be lectured by someone who only wears black” Steve nodded with a grin, Eddie just smirked at him, “Darling, im not taking the piss, you look beautiful” he hummed.

“However, you’re very mouthy this morning sweetheart,” he grinned, pressing his thumb against Steves bottom lip, “If we had time id make sure it had another use,” he smirked, watching Steves cheeks flush pink, “Aw, your cheeks match your sweatshirt” Eddie teased, “Come along darling, it seems were needed elsewhere,” he laughed, tucking Steve under his arm before walking them both downstairs.

Once they were downstairs, Robin was already making three cups of tea, passing them around, “Right, i need to…Eddie i need to speak to you,” she said, sitting up straighter, almost asif she was trying to intimidate him, Eddie just raised an eyebrow at her and smirked, pulling Steve into his lap as he sat down.

“Dear Robin, please go ahead,” he grinned, “Now i know you’re like…hot shit or whatever, but Steve is..hes sensitive,” she nodded, glancing at Steves face.

“Hes new and shiny, and far to trusting, I however, am not,” she said setting her tea down, “And i swear to god if you hurt him, i will make your life hell, you’ll wish it was demon bats coming after you.” she finished, picking her tea up again.

Steve stared at her, eyes wide and his mouth hanging open, glancing at Eddie who had his serious face on, he’d seen that face when D&D was going to shit with the kids, he’d seen that face as Eddie wrapped bandages around him in the upside down, all he could do was let his hand fall down, holding onto Eddies fingers.

“Robin, im totally with you dude,” Eddie said seriously, “If i ever hurt him, i want you to make my life hell, but i dont plan on hurting him, i would never,” he promised, pressing a kiss to the back of Steves hand, “Im very much inlove with him,” he said, letting a soft smile make its way onto his face, “I’d do anything to keep him safe, id never let him dive off a boat into a demon gate again, id throw him over my shoulder and take him straight back home,” he said seriously, his arm tightening around Steves waist.

Robins face softened as she watched them, “Im so glad because i dont want to hate you dude, you’re like the coolest person in the group” she nodded.

“Hey wait a minute” Steve spoke up “How am i not the coolest? Ive been here since the begining!” he said, his hands flying all over the place as he spoke, “Fuck, Robin what the hell,” he huffed, crossing his arms over his chest with a pout, falling back against Eddies chest. After minutes of silence, Robin and Eddie are laughing, loud laughter spilling from them at Steves outburst, only Eddie got to kiss the pout off his lips though.

As it hit time for Steve and Robin to work, Eddie had bundled them both into his van, pressing a kiss to Steves forehead before climbing into the drivers side, taking them to Family Video. “Thanks Eds,” Steve said once the van stopped, “Are you coming in?” he asked once Robin had left, already clocking in, “I need to go home and shower darling” he said, “But how about i come back after?” he asked, stroking some hair out of Steves face, “Yeah okay” Steve smiled, “Okay see you soon Eds” he smiled, jumping out of the van and running inside to clock in.

By the time Eddie had arrived, the shop was dead, there has been no customers for hours, which is why Steve had pulled Eddie into the staff room, pushed him down into his bosses chair and crawled into his lap to make out, Robin was at the checkout, Max keeping her company as Steve got paid to make out, the thought made him giggle, pulling back from Eddies lips.

“Whats so funny?” Eddie laughed, “I just thought its funny that im getting paid to make out with my boyfriend” he laughed, playing with the neckline of Eddies tshirt.

Eddie just looked at him, his usual smirk in place as he watched Steve, “Adorable,” Eddie grinned, looking up when the door opened, laughing at the eye roll Robin gave them.

“Hey guys, all the kids are here, they want to speak with you both,” she said with a soft smile on her face.

Steve smiled at that “I suppose we can go and see the little shit heads,” he hummed, climbing out of Eddies lap before leading Eddie back to the main store.

“Hi guys,” Steve smiled when he sees them, all of their curious eyes are staring at his and Eddies joined hands, “So what can we help you with?” Steve asks.

“Are you being safe?” is the first question thrown at them, its Dustin, he looks serious as he stares betweem them, “Im sorry? Can you please give us some context dude?” Eddie asked, “We have more than enough of us, we dont want any babies,” Dustin says seriously.

“Dustin…who is having a baby? Is someone pregnant?” Steve asked “No Steve but you’ll end up pregnant!” Dustin shouts, theres silence after his outburst.

“Me?” Steve questioned, he needed clarification, putting his hands on his hips as he watches Dustin nod, “Dustin, dude, im not a woman…do you realise that?” he says slowly, “Jesus did this kid think i was a chick?” he whispers back to Eddie whos holding his hand over his mouth trying not to laugh.

“No Steve, i know you’re not a chick but sex gets people pregnant!” he exclaimed, “Men cant get pregnant, Dustin,” Steves patience was wearing thin, this conversation is ridiculous. “What?” Dustin says confused, “Men cant have babies?” he asks again, everyone shakes their head and Dustin finally shuts up.

“Also, excuse me but why are we assuming that i would be the pregnant one here?” he asks offended, “Why wouldnt it be Eddie?” he asks, the whole group stares at him, Robin is giggling into her hand, “Steve, you’re like a total princess,” Max voiced.

“Pillow princess” Robin whispers next to Steve, he just slapped her arm, “Well like..Eddies like..Eddie” Lucas adds awkwardly, “Ever since Eddie almost killed you at the boat house, youve followed him around like a lost puppy,” Mike adds to the conversation, “And you stripped on the boat and threw your shirt at Eddie, we saw the whole thing” Max nodded with a grin.

“Dont forget your ass is like made to take-” Steve slaps his hand over Eddies mouth before another word is said “I beg you dont finish that sentence” he says, eyes wide, Eddie just smirks because of course he does. “Great, im a princess” he mumbled to himself, “You’re my princess,” Eddie whispers into Steves ear from behind him, and okay coming from Eddie thats totally fine.

“Does anyone else want to offend me?” he asks looking at the group, “You’re pretty” El adds, Steve cant even believe shes talking about this, “Jesus El,” he says, eyes wide “We also call you mum because you act tough but you’re actually just really soft and gentle,” Will adds, quieter than the others and actually Steve doesnt mind that explanation, “Thats actually nice, thanks,” Steve smiled, “Okay this conversation is done,” he said holding his hands up, the kids just start chatting between themselves about it instead, “Hey they love you guys, its really sweet,” Robin said to them after a while “You’re great parents,” she grinned. And well if Steve doesnt hear her its because the head count he did on the kids is now different, theres one head gone but he just rolls his eyes because it appears again.

Day 30

Its been a month, its also a Thursday, which is why Steve is laid across a dingy couch in the Wheelers basement, hes got Max’s headphones on, listening to whatever music shes into, Head Over Heels by Tears For Fears is playing and Robins next to him with Steves head in her lap as she flicks through a magazine and he feels extremely happy, hes also high off his ass but he thinks this is his favorite song.

“Theres no shame in running,” Eddies voice is a teasing sing-song as the kids are all gathered at the end of the table together, Dustin looks positively horrified at those words, Steve just giggled a little, his high hitting him, “Robs, Robin, this is the best song ive ever heard,” looking up at her.

“Let me hear babe,” shes holding her hand out for the headphones so he just passes them to her, Robin just listens to the music before taking the headphones off, “Such a romantic,” she laughed, petting at Steves hair for a while.

“I need water,” Steve decided out loud, pushing himself up and untagling himself from the headphones, he glanced over at Eddie whos sat on the arm of his throne as the kids liked to call it, a huge smile on his face and hes laughing and Steve cant help himself, hes already walking over to him, his legs feel heavy from the weed they smoked before the kids came and then hes infront of him, he can feel arounds wrapping around his waist so he just lets himself fall into it, his face pressing against his boyfriends neck and breathing in his comforting smell, its always weed, cigarette smoke and crappy cologne but its his favorite.

“Boo!” Dustin yelled out, “Theres no hugging in D&D” hes still yelling, he can hear Robins cackling laugh before he pulled alway with a smile on his face.

“Sorry i just needed a hug,” he said with a laugh, “No need to be sorry sweetheart,” Eddie said with a smile, “Do you need me to get you some water? You look pretty floaty,” he laughed, “Floaty? is that another term from high?” he asked, watching as Eddie nodded, “Only for you though,” he grinned, pressing a kiss to his nose before standing up, “Im calling a break,” Eddie shouts over the kids.

“Hey its not our fault that Steve cant handle his weed,” Dustin mumbles, hes clearly sulking. “5 Minutes,” Eddie said simply, “Little shit head,” he said loudly as he walked passed them, “Robin, can i trust that you’ll take care of him while i get him some water?” he asked her with a grin.

“Dude, im just as high but i dont think he can run anywhere,” she laughed looking over at Steve who was staring at the ring he’d managed to slip off Eddies finger, “Huh, little thief” he laughed shaking his head before heading up the stairs from the basement Hes back within a few minutes, a glass of water in hand “Come on sweetheart, you need to drink this,” he said, holding the glass to Steves lips.

“Oh my god,” Max whispered next to Robin, “Hes so hot,” Robin just laughed at that, “You have years to look at guys,” she nodded, “Yeah but who knew,” shes laughing before Robin can respond, Robin just falls into laughter with her.

As the night continues, Steve sobers up, leaning into Robin as they read some magazine together. Its 10pm when they all leave, Steve gives Robin a tight hug before telling her he’s staying at Eddies if she needs him and then they’re all parting ways. Steve drifts in and out of sleep in the car, only opening his eyes when he feels Eddie shaking his shoulder.

“Come on baby, lets get you into bed,” he says with a grin, getting them both inside before he helps Steve get changed, Steves laughing to himself when he looks at the tshirt, its black and clearly a band hes never heard off but he doesnt care, hes tired.

When theyre finally in bed, Steve presses his face against Eddies chest and they fall asleep together. He can hear banging, thats all his mind registers when he wakes up, its still dark and he realises someone is banging loudly on the trailer door.

“Eddie,” he whispered, shaking his arm “Someones here,” he said with a frown, “Jesus what? Its the middle of the night,” he groaned, pushing himself out of bed, pulling his jeans on, not bothering with a shirt before hes walking down the hall to the door.

“Can i help you?” Eddie asked confused, theres two people at his door, a man and a woman who are both staring at him.

“Where is he?” the man asks, Eddie can see he looks angry, “Woah what man? Wheres who?” he asked, crossing his arms over his chest, “Our son,” the woman comments, she doesnt look as angry but still not happy, “What-“ Eddie started before being cut off.

“Eds whats going on,” Steve asked, rubbing his eyes as he walked to the door, “Mum? Dad? what the hell” he said out loud, “We’ve been looking for you, the only reason your friend Robin told us where you are is because we threatened to call the police” Steves dad stated, “You wasnt meant to be back for like..3 days” Steve said confused looking between them.

“Get your shit now, you’re coming home” Steves dad is talking louder now, Eddie stands up a bit straighter, standing infront of Steve, “Why dont you just calm down?” he said with a frown, he can feel Steves hand on his arm.

“Steve,” the woman spoke, softer than before “Steve come on love, just come home, we can talk when we get back,” she nodded stepping up closer to them, “Steve what is that?” she asked, her voice quiet, “What is what mum?” Steve asked her confused, he could see her staring at his neck, he knew there was a fading bruise from the hickey there, he can feel his hand fall away from Eddies arm “Mum-“ Steve started before he felt a hand around his arm, pulling him outside before there was a hand gripping his jaw, it felt bruising as he stared at his dad with wide eyes.

“My son is not a fag,” he spat “Get in the car,” Steve just nodded, he could see how angry his parents were and he felt sick, looking back at Eddie with wide eyes as he was pushed toward the car, “Stay the fuck away from my son” he could hear his dad speaking to Eddie before he got into the car, slamming the door behind him making Steve flinch, watching Eddie from the window as his dad drove.

Eddie was panicking, it was 11am and he hadnt heard from Steve, Robin wasnt answering the phone and the kids hadnt seen him. He paced the length of his bedroom before grabbing his keys and ran out to his van, driving fast to Family Video hoping to find Robin, as he walked inside he could only see Steve and Robins boss.

“Have you seen Robin?” Eddie asked, nodding when the man just tilted his head towards the emoloyee only room, Eddie took it was confirmation that he could go in, jumping over the counter and pushed the door open.

He froze when he saw the scene infront of him, Robin was there, but so was Steve, Robin had her arms wrapped around Steve, he couldnt see Steves face, “Steve,” he said walking closer to them, “Eddies here babe,” Robin whispered to Steve, “Come on you’ve been saying all morning you wanted to see him,” Eddie smiled at that but his face fell when Steve looked up at him, his eyes were red, eyelashes wet asif he’d been crying, but his lip was split, an angry red cut and there was finger shaped bruises across his jaw.

“Did your dad do this?” Eddie asked, he felt like he could see red, letting his hands gently rest on Steves cheeks to not hurt him. Steve just nodded slightly, closing his eyes, “I’ll fucking kill him,” Eddie breathed out “Baby look at me,” Eddie whispered, nodding a little when Steve opened his eyes.

“Im just going to-“ Robin said pointing to the door before leaving.

“Sweetheart, can you tell me what happened?” Eddie asked, moving them over to the small couch, pulling Steve down into his lap.

“He was so angry, he screamed the whole way home telling me i was disgusting and that he was ashamed of me, i thought it was done when we go home but as soon as we got inside, he hit me and my mum just let him,” he said quietly, “And uh, he kicked me out,” he whispered.

“He kicked you out? Where did you sleep? Steve i swear to god if you-“ Steve cut him off “I went to Robins, i know i should have come to you but i was so worried that my dad would show up again, i didnt want him to do anything to you,” he said with a frown, “Oh darling, he isnt going to do anything to me, or you ever again,” Eddie said with a nod, “Im so sorry baby,” he sighed, pressing a kiss to Steves forehead. When Robin came back to check on them, she smiled to herself, they were asleep, curled around eachother so she left them, their boss had already left and Robin didnt mind finishing the shift off on her own.

Day 31

The group had plans, they were going to spend the day at Skull Rock, just to listen to music and have fun, they wanted to cheer Steve up. So when it was 11.30am and they were still standing outside Eddies trailer knocking on the door, they were confused.

“Guys im telling you hes not home,” Dustin said, “Why would he ignore us, he knew we were coming,” Max just frowned at that “His car is here and i can hear music, hes definitely home, lets just go inside and wait, hes probably just in the shower or something,” she said testing the door handle, “See? Unlocked,” she grinned pushing the door open, Dustin, Will, Mike and Lucas piling in behind her, “Jesus why does his music have to be so loud,” Mike wondered out loud.

“Hey im going to get a drink, do you guys want anything?” Lucas asked walking to Eddies fridge to grab some sodas, stopping when he saw Eddies door was open, “Eddie man were all waiting for you,” Lucas said walking towards the room, he froze, he could see Eddie was sat against the headboard of the bed, it was dark in there, the curtains drawn and no lights on but he wasnt alone, someone was sat in his lap, the sheets pulled up around the mystery persons waist but he could see them moving, Eddies hands holding around the other persons hips to help them move, Lucas’ eyes suddenly widened, jumping away from the door when he realised what was happening before running down the hall back to the rest of the group.

“I think Eddies with someone, i think hes with a girl!” he whisper shouted at them, “Well its probably Steve,” Max shrugged, “No no this didnt look like Steve, and they were…oh gross” he said shaking his head, “Wait so Eddies in there, with someone else and you think they’re having sex?” Max frowned, “Bastard, how could he do that to Steve” she said before she was standing up, storming down the hall, kicking the bedroom door.

“You bastard-“ She shouted before freezing, Eddie was in here, he quickly pulled the sheets up over Steves back and head, pulling him down to his chest.

“Jesus what the fuck Max!” Eddie shouted at her, “No Eddie what the fuck to you, Lucas said youve got some girl in here!” she shouted back, “Uh, i really beg to differ,” Steve said, popping his head out from under the sheets, “Oh…oh no, oh gross! I do not need to see this!” she shouted as she was leaving the bedroom, closing the door behind her.

“Lucas that was infact Steve,” she said as she walked back to them, “And now im traumatised for life,” she hissed at him, cringing to herself when she felt a hand clamp down on her shoulder.

“Please be Vecna, please be Vecna” she said to herself, “Okay, we need to have a little chat,” Eddies voice said from above her, “Sit, all of you” he said, looking down between their faces when they were all sat shoulder to shoulder on the couch.

“What the hell guys, why would you walk into someone elses home and bedroom without knocking,” Steve said as he appeared before Eddie could speak, his cheeks were red.

“Were really sorry, it was just that we all had plans and when Eddie didnt answer the door, we just thought he was in the shower,” Lucas said with a frown, “Okay well i said to meet at 12.30, its not even 12 yet,” Eddie said, pulling Steve into his side, “I was having a wonderful time before i was rudely interupted,” he said with a grin, watching the kids faces turn mortified as he laughed, “So, please leave, and we’ll see you at 12.30” he said opening the door for them, nodding as he heard a string of “Sorry” from each of them as they left, slamming the door behind them and locked it, “Little shits,” he laughed, crowding Steve back against the wall.

“Sorry about that sweetheart,” he hummed, pressing a kiss to Steves jaw before leading him back to his bedroom, pulling him back down onto the bed, “Where were we?” he hummed, pushing his hands under the sweatshirt Steve had thrown on, “Beautiful,” he grinned to himself.

“I cant believe they ever thought that was a good idea,” Steve laughed, leaning back and pulled the sweatshirt over his head, throwing it onto the floor, reaching down to pull off the sweats Eddie had put on before he was pushing himself up onto his knees, resting a hand on Eddies chest as he sank down onto Eddies cock, a moan falling from his lips.

“Good boy,” Eddie grinned, his hands gripping at Steves hips, “So damn perfect,” he breathed out, attaching his lips to Steves neck, pushing his hips up as Steve dropped back down.

Steve moaned out, resting his hands on Eddies shoulders, pulling himself up again, his back arching as he dropped down, head falling back as he felt Eddie meeting him half way, pushing up into him, “Fuck Eddie,” he breathed out, his nails digging into Eddies shoulders, “You feel so good sweetheart, so fucking good,” Eddie groaned out, wrapping his arms around Steves waist to hold him in place, starting to push up into him, his pace fast.

“Does that feel good darling?” he breathed out when Steve let a loud moan fall from his lips, a grin on his lips when Steve just moaned in response, “Fucking hell you’re going to kill me baby,” he breathed out, suddenly pushing Steve back onto the bed, pulling back to sit on his knees to look at his boyfriend as he started fucking into him, watching Steve grip at the sheets below him, “Fuck Eddie, please-“ he moaned out, “Harder,” he whined, a smirk pulling at Eddies lips as he leant over him, his hand falling around Steves throat, just holding it there with light pressure.

“Your wish is my command baby,” Eddie breathed out, pulling his hips back before slamming back into him, not letting up his pace as he watched Steves mouth fall open, “Come on sweetheart, let go, come for me,” he breathed into his ear, his fingers tightening slightly around his throat, cutting off the moan that threatened to fall from Steves lips as he came, Eddie grinned down at him “Fuck im the luckiest person in the world” he breathed out, his hips still slamming into him, “Eddie,” Steve moaned out, his hand reaching up to rest on his back, dragging his nails across his skin, wrapping his legs around Eddies waist, “Fuck, yes,” Eddie moaned out, pounding into him a few more times before he was coming inside of his boyfriend, hips stuttering before he stopped moving, “God you’re amazing” Steve breathed out, eyes closed as he tried to catch his breathe, “You too sweetheart,” Eddie grinned, pressing open mouth kisses across Steves throat as he slowly pulled out.

“We need to shower,” Steve mumbled once their breathing was steady, “Ugh i just want to lay here with you all day,” he sighed out, pressing a kiss to Eddies chest. “I know baby, but we can just sit and relax, the kids are going to be keeping themselves entertained, we just need to be there so no one dies,” he laughed, smiling when he felt Steve laughing against his chest.

“Always the god damn baby sitter,” Steve said with a laugh. “Come on, lets go shower before we get swarmed by kids again,” Steve laughed, wriggling out from under Eddie, “Well, are you coming?” he called over his shoulder as he walked into the bathroom, leaning over to turn the small shower on, jumping a little when he felt Eddies hands on his waist, “Nu uh, no funny business” he grinned, “We have 20 minutes to shower and get dressed,” he said before stepping into the shower, Eddie just grinned at him, stepping in with him, “Doesnt mean i cant just kiss you a little,” he said with a smirk, pressing a kiss to Steves lips, “You’re insufferable,” Steve laughed against his lips, kissing him back for a moment before pushing him back a little.

“Times up,” he grinned, reaching over for the shampoo, “Let me,” Eddie hummed, pouring the shampoo into his hand, gently massaging it into Steves hair, pressing gentle kisses to his jaw as he gently pushed his head back to wash the shampoo out, Steve just smiled at that.

“Your lip is looking better today,” Eddie said, gently letting his thumb trace over the cut, “It feels a bit better, still stings a little” Steve said with a sigh, “He’ll never touch you again,” Eddie promised, “I’ll kill him before he can touch you,” he said pressing kisses along the bruises left on his jaw. Steve just smiled at him, “Love you,” he hummed, “Love you too baby” Eddie grinned.

Once they were done, both standing in the bathroom, towels around their waists, they brushed their teeth before walking out into the hall, giggling together as Eddie clung to him, arms around Steves waist, freezing when someone cleared their throat, Steve peaked back over Eddies shoulder, eyes wide as he stared at the man who had the fridge open, beer in hand who was frozen staring at them.

“You’re back,” Eddie spoke up, “Yeah kid im back,” Eddies uncle said shaking his head with a laugh, “Hey its okay you can relax, Steve this is my uncle, hes cool” he said with a smile, Steve just waved a little, cheeks red “Go get dressed kids, i’ll speak to you in a bit,” Eddies uncle said with an eye roll, opening his beer.

Steve quickly got dressed, pulling on his jeans and yellow sweatshirt before fixing his hair in Eddies mirror, Eddie pulled on some black ripped jeans and a black long sleeved tshirt, another band name spalshed across the front that Steve had never heard off, pushing the sleeves upto his elbows.

“Oh my god what if he hates me?” Steve whispered to Eddie, “Baby hes not going to hate you, thats impossible,” he said softly, pulling him into a tight hug, “Hes known i was gay since i was 12, he doesnt care” he nodded, pressing a kiss to Steves hair, “Come on,” he smiled, taking hold of Steves hand and pulled him out of the room.

“How was your trip?” Eddie asked his uncle as they made it to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of water before passing it to Steve, “All good thanks kid,” he smiled, feet propped up onto coffee table infront of the couch, laughing a little to himself as he watched his newphews boyfriend hide behind Eddie, “So anything new?” he asked Eddie with a laugh.

“Well now that you ask,” Eddie laughed, pulling Steve into his side, “This is Steve,” he smiled, “I told him he could stay here as long as he wants, his parents kicked him out,” he explained. Steve watched as his uncle nodded with a frown, “Stay as long as you need kid, you’re always welcome here” he smiled, “Thank you,” Steve said with a smile, holding onto Eddies arm.

“Just keep it down, i dont need to be hearing anything” he said pointing between them with a laugh, Eddie just laughed at that, pressing a kiss to the top of Steves head, “Were heading out, be back later!” Eddie called as they left.

“Hes nice,” Steve said with a smile, climbing into his car “Hes great, he took me in when my mum kicked me out, and the rest is history,” he smiled, pressing a kiss to the back of Steves hand.

As Steve started the car, Eddie looked through the music choices, “This one,” he grinned, “Robin tells me its your favorite song,” he hummed, Head Over Heels playing through the speakers in the car. “Hey its a good song,” Steve laughed, “No baby, i like this one too, reminds me of you,” he grinned, smiling at the blush on Steves cheeks, he just grinned to himself, leaning back into his seat as Steve drove them.

Once they arrived, Eddie got out, lighting a cigarette before taking Steves hand, walking next to him until they saw the rest of the group laid out under skull rock, surrounded by snacks and soda, they were in the middle of some sort of debate when they finally reached them.

“Ah finally!” Robin laughed when she saw them, “Hello love birds,” she smirked, wiggling her eyebrows at them, “Ive heard a very interesting story this morning” she laughed, “Oh god please stop”’Steve sighed, laughing a little as he sat next to her, Eddie was already involved in whatever Dustin was ranting about.

“Little shits dont know how to knock on a door” he said shaking his head as he leant against Robin, “They were so embarassed,” Robin said with a laugh, “Not as embarassed as i was,” Steve laughed shaking his head, pushing his sunglasses over his eyes, “You’re like an hour late Stevie,” she said with a laugh, Steve just shrugged at that “Sorry, i was too busy enjoying myself” he laughed, resting his head on her shoulder, “Good, you deserve happiness and…great sex” she nodded with a grin. Steve just laughed at that, “Trust me, the sex is great” he grinned.

“Im totally jealous that you’re getting some and im not,” Robin laughed, “But seriously im happy for you both, you both needed someone and although you’re like completely different people, you work so well, its just hilarious watching watching Eddie in all black, rings on every finger holding hands with you in your light blue jeans and yellow sweatshirt and raybans,” she grinned.

“We’re mis-matched,” Steve said with a grin.

How are you feeling about your parents?” Robin asked after a while, “Sad,” Steve answered with a sigh,.

“Angry, confused,” he frowned, “I know they need time to cool off but i never would have thought my dad would hit me, hes always been an asshole but hes never hit me.” he said shaking his head.

Robin just nodded and listened to him, holding onto his hand, “I get it, its shit, your parents are meant to love you no matter what, they should be happy that their son is in love,” she said, “You’re not a bad son, you never have been, so for them to just kick you out is insane to me, Eddies a catch, hes sweet and lovely and they should give him a chance, to see how happy he makes their son,” she sighed with a frown, “Thanks Robs,” Steve said with a small smile, “Maybe i’ll try to speak to them after a week or so,” he sighed, closing his eyes behind his sunglasses as he rested his head back against the rock.

“Im just going to enjoy whatever i can and try not to think about it,” he nodded, “Sounds good to me,” she grinned, “Hey wanna sneak off with me and smoke this?” she asked holding up a joint with a grin, “Obviously” he grinned, pushing himself up before holding his hand out to help Robin up, laughing as they disappeared behind the rock, letting Robin light it before she passed it over to him, jumping a little when he felt arms wrap around his waist.

“Asif you two thought you could run away and smoke without me,” Eddie grinned, pressing a kiss to the side of Steves neck, watching him as he took a pull on the joint, “Thanks baby,” Eddie grinned, taking the joint from Steves fingers when he held it up,.

“You two make everything look overly sexual” Robin said with a laugh, taking the joint from Eddie when he held it up to her, “Its disgusting,” she grinned.

Eddie just smirked at her, “I have no control over my hands when Steves around,” he said with a grin, taking the joint when Robin was done, pressing a kiss to Steves shoulder before holding the joint upto Steves lips when Steve let his head rest back against Eddies shoulder, watching him part his lips to take a pull.

“Jesus christ this is what i mean,” she said pointing between them with a laugh, Steve just grinned at that, blowing the smoke out, “I dont know what you mean,” Steve said with a laugh, shaking his head.

“Dont sweat it babe,” Robin said with a grin, “Please just dont start fucking, i draw the line there,” she laughed.

“Dont tempt me,” Eddie teased with a smirk before laughing, “Im kidding Robs,” he grinned, “Come on lets go back, the kids are probably burning something” Robin said with a laugh, stubbing out the joint before walking off ahead of them.

“I feel floaty” Steve said with a grin, “Thats good baby, thats a good feeling,” he grinned, pressing a few kisses to Steves neck before pulling back “Come on sweetheart, lets go back,” he smiled, taking Steves hand and walking them back over to the group, “Steve!” Dustin called with a bright smile, waving over at him “Hey kid,” Steve smiled, ruffling Dustins hair before sitting down next to him, leaning back against Eddies chest when he sat behind him.

He was happy, sitting surrounded by his friends and boyfriend, everyone was here and alive, safe and happy. Thats all he needed.