[ Taking a moment to rephrase himself, Steve exhales steadily. ]
He makes me feel like ... like I'm unprepared to deal with being attracted to men. It's a game to him, or he ... makes it feel that way. Insincere, as if he's trying to knock me down on the court again in front of everybody.
[ well. billy knows what he has and isn't afraid to flaunt it. he rubs the pad of his thumb along steve's cheekbone. ]
It's his tone, right? [ a stab at levity. the way dustin always said the wrong thing in the wrong way and made you want to strangle him just a little. ]
[ Bringing both hands up to cup Eddie's face, Steve spends a long moment staring at him. ]
You're so confident. You took shit from my crowd for it but you were never a dickhead to anyone, you always stayed a good person. I wish I'd been more like you in school.
Well, yes, obviously. They all have trash taste in music and have probably never had a creative thought in their lives.
[ but. ]
But before all that, I tried to fit in... pretty hard, actually. [ his tone takes on that melodic sing-song ] Waaaay back in those early years, where my hair was buzzed and my Saturdays were spent learning the old family biz. It never worked. No matter how hard I tried, I was just a square peg jammed in a round hole, and people always saw through that.
Like I said, [ he leans up for a slow kiss, smiling into it, ] too cool.
[ It's so relaxing to have Eddie all to himself, to touch and to bounce his thoughts off. The lowkey simmer of Steve's desire never goes away, it just undercurrents his gaze with warmth. ]
All those popular kids, you know, they're all miserable. Tommy H and the rest? Hate their parents, just like I did. They can't admit it so they get nastier as they grow up. If it hadn't been for a Demogorgon busting through Jonathan Byers' wall I might never have had my priorities straightened out and stayed that way.
Nothing like a little dose of supernatural terror to reset your life path.
[ and its still so hard to believe that steve looks at him like this. touches him like this. especially when he thinks back to the person he used to be, the crowd he used to keep. ]
Remind me when we get home I need to introduce you to my uncle. [ another slow, soft kiss. ] He'll show you what a parent is supposed to act like.
[ thinking about wayne is unexpectedly difficult. eddie goes a little quiet, immensely thankful for the kindness of dustin henderson. hopefully someone's making sure the man eats. that he's not just roaming the streets of hawkins putting up fliers, trying to find his troublemaking nephew.
eddie tries to push the thought down. blinking past the burning in his eyes, trying to focus on the warmth of steve's touches. ]
Dunno. I still haven't even figured out what mine are.
[ The tenderest, sweetest smooch ... and then he splats his hand in the middle of Eddie's face to shove him sideways, reaching into his own back pocket for his phone. ]
Now go entertain yourself while I talk to Hargrove.
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Date: 2022-07-28 09:23 am (UTC)No shit. [ flicking his forehead fondly. ] Watching you two fight for dominance puts me right back in those highschool hallways.
[ but... ]
We know Vecna goes after people who are already sporting some pretty hefty damage.
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Date: 2022-07-28 10:26 am (UTC)Sorry I reminded you of that stuff.
[ Instead of getting defensive, Steve just looks guilty. ]
I know. I want to be nice to him for Max's sake. I'll try harder.
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Date: 2022-07-28 10:31 am (UTC)[ but that's nice. He cups his cheek. ]
But talk to me, man. What's got your back up?
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:04 am (UTC)He makes me feel like ... like I'm unprepared to deal with being attracted to men. It's a game to him, or he ... makes it feel that way. Insincere, as if he's trying to knock me down on the court again in front of everybody.
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:10 am (UTC)It's his tone, right? [ a stab at levity. the way dustin always said the wrong thing in the wrong way and made you want to strangle him just a little. ]
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:18 am (UTC)Yeah.
[ Bringing both hands up to cup Eddie's face, Steve spends a long moment staring at him. ]
You're so confident. You took shit from my crowd for it but you were never a dickhead to anyone, you always stayed a good person. I wish I'd been more like you in school.
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:36 am (UTC)You know why I never gave a shit about any of that?
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-28 11:41 am (UTC)[ but. ]
But before all that, I tried to fit in... pretty hard, actually. [ his tone takes on that melodic sing-song ] Waaaay back in those early years, where my hair was buzzed and my Saturdays were spent learning the old family biz. It never worked. No matter how hard I tried, I was just a square peg jammed in a round hole, and people always saw through that.
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:47 am (UTC)[ It's so relaxing to have Eddie all to himself, to touch and to bounce his thoughts off. The lowkey simmer of Steve's desire never goes away, it just undercurrents his gaze with warmth. ]
All those popular kids, you know, they're all miserable. Tommy H and the rest? Hate their parents, just like I did. They can't admit it so they get nastier as they grow up. If it hadn't been for a Demogorgon busting through Jonathan Byers' wall I might never have had my priorities straightened out and stayed that way.
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:53 am (UTC)[ and its still so hard to believe that steve looks at him like this. touches him like this. especially when he thinks back to the person he used to be, the crowd he used to keep. ]
Remind me when we get home I need to introduce you to my uncle. [ another slow, soft kiss. ] He'll show you what a parent is supposed to act like.
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:56 am (UTC)[ Kisses nuzzle their way along Eddie's cheek, lazy and affectionate without any (well, much) heat to go beyond cuddling. ]
Do you think we'll keep these new powers when we go home? I could do with the cash to get my own place for us.
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Date: 2022-07-28 11:59 am (UTC)eddie tries to push the thought down. blinking past the burning in his eyes, trying to focus on the warmth of steve's touches. ]
Dunno. I still haven't even figured out what mine are.
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Date: 2022-07-28 02:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-28 05:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-28 05:38 pm (UTC)Afraid I'm going to run off and leave you in my dust, Munson?
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Date: 2022-07-28 05:41 pm (UTC)[ Jesus Christ this man. He soaks in the shiver, the heat of him. ]
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Date: 2022-07-28 05:52 pm (UTC)[ His chest shakes with laughter as he grins, waggling his eyebrows. ]
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Date: 2022-07-28 05:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-07-28 07:55 pm (UTC)Now go entertain yourself while I talk to Hargrove.
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Date: 2022-07-28 07:59 pm (UTC)You are a cruel, callous man, Steve Harrington.
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Date: 2022-07-28 08:01 pm (UTC)[ TELL HIM HE'S WRONG! Oh wait, Eddie can't! ]
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Date: 2022-07-28 08:03 pm (UTC)[ but he's kidding, and he makes it clear with a wide grin before steve can slip into worry mode. ]
Have your little feelings fest.
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Date: 2022-07-28 08:10 pm (UTC)[ Shooting him a narrow look! Steve sits up against the headboard and starts texting, feet nudging at Eddie. ]
You could make us something to eat.
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Date: 2022-07-28 08:11 pm (UTC)So order take-out. Got it. Try not to kill each other while I'm foraging.
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