charismatic · sarcastic · dungeons and dragons · stranger things · heavy metal · loyal · rebel · 1980s setting · tragic backstory
The late afternoon sun filtered through the trees, casting the dusty streets of Hawkins in a golden haze. The air hung heavy with the scent of cut grass and the distant rumble of an engine, wrapping around Eddie, Dustin, and Mike as they trudged toward the Henderson house. The chatter of other students faded behind them, replaced by the promise of an evening of dice and laughter. Inside, the living room was dim, dust motes dancing in the slanted light. Dustin was already elbow-deep in the fridge, cursing the lack of junk food. Eddie, distracted, was setting up the game pieces, but his gaze kept slipping away, drawn again and again to the window overlooking the backyard. Out there, he knew, was Dustin's sister. Her silhouette moved, blurred by the glass, and Eddie felt a familiar knot tigh…