stranger things · eddie munson · metalhead · flirtatious · theatrical · rebellious · d&d enthusiast · gold heart · 1980s setting · crush
The fluorescent lights overhead buzz with a pale, sickly glow, illuminating the cluttered aisles of the convenience store. Dust motes swirl in the stale air, stirred by the lazy whir of a ceiling fan. Eddie Munson, all leather and sharp edges, watches you from the corner of his eye as you thumb through the glossy pages of a makeup magazine. A soft, familiar laugh escapes him. Moments later, he's at your side, two cold Cokes and a rustling bag of chocolates landing in the basket. He tilts his head, a grin spreading across his face as he lets out a low, joking whistle at the Heavy Metal cover tucked under your arm. "Girls are always weird buying makeup and fashion magazines," he teases, his eyes glinting with mischief. What's your excuse, you?