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Eddie wasn’t really listening to what the person he was talking to had to say, he was focused on Steve’s hand warm in his, the way Steve lays his head on his arm and hums, the way Steve caresses his hand.
When the person finally goes Eddie moves his arm to wrap around Steve’s waist, Steve wraps his arm around his shoulder and Eddie’s brain sputters before continuing..Thinking? Steve rests his head on Eddie’s shoulder and Eddie feels heat crawling up his neck to his cheeks, “wanna get a drink?” He asks. “God, yes.” Steve groans, when they walk over to the kitchen/bar (Eddie isn’t sure which one it is) Steve is already reaching for a shot glass and vodka. Eddie just has a beer, which Steve rolls his eyes at.
Steve’s now a few shots down and getting tipsy, they continue holding each other together like glue and Eddie feels like an oven. “Where’d Robin go..” Steve mutters, looking around the room, when he can't see her head he gives up and starts talking about other things, Eddie isn’t listening to Steve, well, he’s trying but it’s hard with his gorgeous hair and otherworldly face, he’s so beautiful Eddie thinks he might be sick.
Robin runs up to them, holding someone’s hand.
“Hey! You guys remember Nance, right?” Robin belts over the music, Eddie turns his head and sees Nancy Wheeler.
“Long time no see, Nancy Drew!” Nancy rolls her eyes at the nickname. Eddie looks at Steve, who is staring at Robin.
“You alright bud?” Eddie asks Steve, whispering into his ear, Steve hums the affirmative in response.
“So, are you guys a thing?” Eddie snaps his head back at Nancy.
“What?-“ Before Eddie can carry on Steve interrupts him.
“Yeah, because we’re so in love.” Steve sarcastically says, Eddie likes ‘Sassy Steve’, he kinda wants to see it more.
“Jeez, I forgot how much of a dick you are when you’re drunk.” Nancy hisses, Steve scoffs at that.
“I’m not even that drunk! You need to calm down.” Steve yells at Nancy, swiping a hand through his hair.
“I am calm, you’re loud and drunk Steve. Eddie, watch him for the rest of the party.” Steve groans at Nancy’s order.
“I’m not a child Nance, I can handle a few drinks, now stop nagging us.” Eddie lets out a little chuckle, he can’t help it, Steve snaps his neck to face Eddie, Steve was so quick he started feeling dizzy. Eddie laughs again.
“Stop laughing mister, or-or you aren’t..Uh.. You aren’t allowed to play with my hair anymore!” Steve commands, looking proud once he’d finished the sentence.
“Oh no, what will I ever do without your luscious hair?” Eddie dramatically cries, causing a light slap from Steve.
“I need the toilet.” Steve mutters under his breath, looking around. Steve looks a bit like a lost child, no clue what he’s doing or what to do, no clue where he is or where to go.
“I’ll help you find the bathroom.” Eddie offers, Steve gives him a disapproving look.
“Just because Nancy said you have to look after me doesn’t mean you have to.” Steve mumbles, looking down at his shoes.
“I’m right here!” Nancy shouts from behind them, Steve turns his head and goes ‘shh!’ as loud as he can. Eddie ruffles his hair before continuing.
“C’mon, I don’t want you pissing or shitting your pants.” Steve groans in response, starting to walk.
Once they make it up the stairs Steve runs to the bathroom, as if he was about to shit himself. Eddie slowly walks to the door and leans on the wall beside it.
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Steve had taken about 10 minutes in the bathroom so Eddie knocks on the door, Steve yells;
“just a sec!” And comes out a minute later, his cheeks flushed red.
“Are you ok?” Eddie asks, worried. Steve stares at him, not in his eyes though, Eddie waits patiently. Steve’s breathing quickens before he stutters, taking a step towards Eddie. Eddie holds out a hand to Steve, placing it on his shoulder.
“Jesus Christ, man.” Steve chuckles out.
“What?” Eddie asks. Steve hesitates before asking,
“why do you care so much?” Eddie pauses for a minute.
“Because you let me crash at your apartment! You care about me so it’s only fair I care about you.” Eddie himself knows that isn’t the real answer, the answer he wants to say.
“Sure.” Steve whispers, leaving Eddie feeling guilty and full of regret. But, he also feels something else bubbling deep in him, rage, possibly, but he would never be mad at Steve.
“What the fuck’s your problem?” He blurts out, leaving himself shocked. Steve looks at him with confusion, maybe sadness.
“I have a lot of problems, gonna need to make it more obvious Munson.” Steve is staring at him with no emotion, he feels bad for him, he rubs Steve’s shoulder, not breaking eye contact.
“I’m sorry, I just care about people, alright?” Eddie whispers again, voice turning brittle.
A girl walks up the stairs and shouts
“O.M.G! Steve Harrington? Is that you?” Steve looks at her with confusion.
“Do I know you?” The girl’s jaw drops.
“Don’t you remember me?” The girl asks, Steve looks at Eddie then back at her
“…Am I supposed to?” Steve mumbles, the girl playfully pushes his arm.
“Jamie! I sat next to you in a bunch of classes!” She shrieks, well, not exactly, her voice is just extremely high-pitched and loud. She looks at Eddie and gives him a dirty look,
“is this freak bothering you?” Steve’s eyes widened.
“Uh, no-“ Steve wraps his arms back over Eddie’s shoulders.
“-we’re best buds!” Steve exclaims, looking proud.
“Steve Harrington, Prom King, King Steve, friends with Eddie The Freak Munson? Don’t buy it. Do you buy weed off of him?” She suspects, Steve wipes a hand over his face.
“Rarely, we’re just good friends, I’ve changed!” He smiles at her. She rolls her eyes and pushes past them to the bathroom.
“I wanna go home.” Steve whines, Eddie nods.
“Come on then, I’ll text Robin.” They make their way down the stairs and out the front door, Steve slides into the passenger seat and Eddie plops into the driver’s, putting the key in and turning it on. He grabs his phone and texts Robin
Robs
hey me and steve are going home, see u later alligator!! :)
He switches his phone off and puts it into one of the side pocket things the car has in the door, he puts on his seatbelt and looks at Steve, who hasn’t moved. He had just been watching Eddie the whole time.
“You o-“ Before Eddie can finish his sentence Steve’s lips are crashing onto his, Steve quickly pulls away though, he looks scared, terrified even.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.” Steve stammers, voice wobbly.
“I don’t know what came over me, I won’t do it again, promise, I’ll stay away.” Steve rambles on about how he’ll never touch nor kiss Eddie again, and all Eddie wants is for him to do those things. So Eddie grabs Steve's face with both hands and kisses him.
When Eddie pulls away Steve is shocked, but then he smiles and starts laughing. Eddie’s confused so he just starts the car.
“I..Just kissed a..Guy!” Steve manages out through his fit of giggles, Eddie nods, not sure what to say. Steve starts violently shaking him.
“Woah, bud, you’re drunk, let’s get you home.” Eddie helps Steve with his seatbelt, putting his arms on his sides.
“I like you Eds, you’re kind and caring, plus you can do piercings, tattoos and you play for a band.” Steve exclaims, like he’s proud of liking Eddie.
“Thanks Stevie.” Eddie says, voice low.
“You’re a good kisser too.” Steve blurts out, looking down at his fidgeting hands.
“Wow, Steve Harrington thinks I’m a good kisser?” Steve and Eddie chuckle, Eddie starts the car and starts driving back home.
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They arrive at the apartment complex and make their way up the stairs, Eddie grabs the key from his pocket and unlocks the apartment, Steve stumbles in and starts undressing.
“Jesus, don’t go bare right in front of me!” Eddie scolds Steve.
“I’m not! I’m going to bed and listening to music.” Steve says, standing at the end of the hall in his underwear, he then disappears into his bedroom, slamming the door behind him.
Eddie picks up the pile of clothes and puts it into the wash, he then grabs a shirt from his bag and undresses before putting it on. He puts the TV on but at low volume so he doesn’t get any noise complaints at.. 1:26 AM.
He checks his phone and looks at Robin’s reply.
Robs
alright! i’ll be home in a sec, nance will probs drop me off 😘😘
He reacts with a thumbs up to the message and grabs his duvet, which was folded by Steve. He watches Brooklyn 99 until he’s interrupted by Steve’s door opening and sniffles. He turns his head to take a look and sees Steve walking to the bathroom, tears streaming down his face.
“Steve, are you ok..?” Eddie asks, wary.
“I just finished my favorite series!” Steve wails, wiping his eyes. Eddie chuckles and opens his arms for a hug. Steve walks over and Eddie pulls the duvet so he can get in with him, Steve crawls in and curls into a ball right next to Eddie, Eddie wraps his arms around Steve and covers them both with the duvet.
“You like Brooklyn 99?” Steve asks.
“Best series ever!” Eddie exclaims, he looks at Steve, he’s looking at Eddie like he’s hung the moon and stars. Steve’s eyes are red and puffy from the tears but are still big, brown and breathtaking, Steve looks away and so does Eddie. Steve starts fidgeting with Eddie’s shirt, which he finds adorable. Eddie starts playing with Steve’s hair without realising, but once he does realise he doesn’t stop, he knows Steve likes it. They both fall asleep cuddled into a ball,
who knew King Steve was the little spoon?
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When Eddie wakes up it’s still dark out, but he hears giggles coming from Robin’s room, he listens more carefully and realises it’s her and Nancy, he looks at Steve who’s still curled into a ball and clinging onto Eddie’s side. Eddie plays with Steve’s hair again until he falls back asleep, but before he can, Steve's stretching and looking around.
“Go back to sleep, Steve.” Eddie whispers, Steve looks at him, well Eddie thinks he does anyways, he can’t really tell in the darkness.
“Oh, hey Eds.” Steve whispers with a raspy voice, which sends a shiver through Eddie’s body.
“Hi. Wanna go to bed?” Eddie asks, which leaves Steve looking at him in confusion.
“Just you,not me.” Eddie reassures him, Steve shakes his head and rests it on Eddie’s shoulder, they both fall asleep in seconds.
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Eddie now wakes up in the morning, Steve is still laying on him but has changed his position a bit, he hears pots and pans rattling in the kitchen and turns his head to see Robin and Nancy preparing breakfast. Steve wakes up not long after him.
“Morning big boy.” Eddie mumbles, just loud enough for Steve to hear him. Steve hums and rubs his eyes, looking up at the kitchen.
“Robbiee..” Steve wails. Eddie plays with the hair on the back of Steve’s neck, only stopping once Steve grabs his hand and places it higher up on his head.
“What happened between you guys last night? Sleeping together?” Robin asks from the kitchen, Steve rubs his forehead with furrowed brows.
“Shut up, my head’s pounding.” Steve groans,voice gritty. Eddie pulls the duvet off of him, trying to keep it on Steve, and goes over to the kitchen. Robin looks at him with a smug grin.
“You can’t say anything, we just fell asleep while watching Brooklyn 99, we’re just friends, besides she’s wearing your clothes.” Eddie reasons, but Robin doesn’t listen to him.
“Take this glass of water and give him his pills.” Robin hands him a glass of water and a few different medications, Eddie turns on his heel and back to the living room where Steve is now standing, glaring at the ground with a confused look. Eddie hands him his medication first, then the water. Once Steve manages down the pills and finishes the water he goes to the kitchen, but before he reaches the girls he turns around and looks at Eddie.
“Did we kiss last night?” Eddie’s eyes drift upwards to Steve’s eyes, but Steve doesn’t look him in the eye.
“Uh, yeah, but we were both drunk and it wasn’t that big of a kiss.” Eddie admits, Steve nods slowly, then quickly turns and goes over to the girls.
Steve has an extra buttery toast and Eddie has Lucky Charms, Robin has the same as Steve and Nancy has a croissant with cream and jam. They all sit at the dining table and enjoy their breakfast, Robin giggles every once and again but they don’t really talk, until Steve starts speaking out of his ass.
“I want a plant.” Steve subtly suggests to Robin.
“Steve, we aren’t going to be able to take care of it if we do get one.” Robin says, mouth full of food.
“Robs, finish your food first-“ Nancy politely demands “-it’s disgusting.” Robin gasps.
“You weren’t saying that last night!” Steve grimaces,
“ew! Dude! Didn’t need to know that, I’m leaving.” Steve yells, taking his plate to his room and shutting the door behind him. Robin chuckles and takes her plate to Steve’s room. Eddie looks back at Nancy, who’s trying to keep her laughter down, but they end up bursting. Eddie knocks on Steve’s door once he and Nancy have finished their breakfast, he can hear them talking.
“Your scars are healing.” He hears Robin say, she must be talking about his Upside Down scars, right..? He knocks again.
“Can I come in?” Eddie asks.
“Yeah!” Steve belts from the other side of the wall, so Eddie slowly opens the door.
“Where’s Nance?” Robin asks.
“Right here!” Nancy says, right behind Eddie. He sits next to Steve on the bed while Robin and Nancy sit on the floor.
“What in the world is all over your floor?” Nancy questions Steve, looking around.
“…Stuff.” Steve mumbles, voice wobbly. Robin’s staring at him, they both look nervous. Steve seems to never keep eye contact, Eddie isn’t sure why but they don’t really know each other.
“I’m bored, can we play, like, truth or dare?” Eddie suggests. Everyone nods, so Eddie starts.
“Truth or dare Robin!”
“Dare!” Robin picks, Eddie thinks for a moment before deciding a dare.
“Let one of us put whatever post whatever they want on your story.” Robin looks at Steve and hands her phone to him.
“You picked the wrong man to do this Robbie.” Steve giggles while saying, putting in her passcode and going onto Instagram. Wait, how does he know her passcode? I mean they have lived together for about a year and they are extremely close friends so it does make sense.
When Steve hands Robin her phone back she gasps and slaps him and he bursts into laughter,it makes Eddie chuckle slightly.
“Alright..-“ Robin says before switching off her phone. “- Steve! Truth or dare.” She points at Steve.
“Truth.” He answers.
“If you had to kiss one person in this room, who would it be?” She asks, a smirk on her face.
“Seeing as I’ve kissed 2 people in this room, I don’t really remember ours-“ Steve states, looking at Eddie then back at Robin.
“So, Eddie.” Robin’s smirk turns cheekier, and Eddie can feel blush riding up his neck to his cheeks.
“Oh.” He lets out, it’s strangled and luckily nobody hears it.
“Nancy Wheeler! Do you have a middle name? Anyway, truth or dare.” Steve rambled, all of a sudden full of energy.
“Uh, truth.” She deadpans, Steve rolls his eyes.
“Where’s the weirdest place you’ve peed?” Nancy looks at him with disgust, looking at him and Robin.
“Uh, in a bush, a spider crawled up my leg.” She admitted, looking even more disgusted than before.
“Eddie, since no one’s asked you, truth or dare?” She turns her head to Eddie.
“Dare.” Nancy ponders for a moment before speaking again.
“I can’t think of anything, so kiss someone in this room on the lips.” She remarked, smiling at Eddie.
He sighs, looking at Steve. He can’t ask if Steve is ok with it before he’s crashing into him, it’s basically a remake of last night. Once he gets used to Steve’s lips on his, Steve pulls away, leaving a mark that he will cherish for the rest of his life. When he opens his eyes Steve’s staring at him, face flushed red and eyes wide. He starts giggling and Robin strokes his leg.
“Sorry, he laughs when he’s excited or happy, don’t worry.” Robin reassures Eddie.
Steve’s…
happy
about kissing him?