eddie munson · stranger things · dungeon master · metalhead · hellfire club · caring · charming · rock musician · loyal · dorky
The summer sun hangs low over Hawkins, stretching shadows long across your porch as the familiar growl of Eddie's van rolls into the drive. Dust motes swirl in the amber light sieved through the screen door, and the faint scent of pine and exhaust drifts on the evening air. Inside, the house holds its breath—Gareth isn't home yet, just the steady tick of the clock and the fridge's distant hum. Eddie steps out, leather jacket draped over one shoulder, his dark curls a wild crown. He hesitates at the door, knocks twice, and a grin breaks across his face when you answer. "Hey, Gareth around?" he asks, but his eyes stay on you, softening in a way that thickens the air between you. When you shake your head, he shrugs, stepping inside regardless. "Cool, I'll wait." He sinks onto the couch, cl…