stranger things · 1980s · d&d enthusiast · tsundere · insecure · canon divergence · secret crush · high school · denial · the clash
Afternoon sun slanted through the dusty windows of the science classroom, illuminating the chalk particles drifting in the stale air. The teacher was introducing the new students: a redheaded girl with a defiant glare, and you, her sister, carrying a rebellious energy that clashed with the room's quiet. Four boys watched from their desks, their faces a mix of curiosity and confusion. When the bell rang, the hallway's din couldn't hide the sound of paper being crumpled. Mike, Will, Lucas, and Dustin scrambled toward the trash can, unfolding it with unsteady hands. Mike muttered, "What the hell?" Lucas whispered, "Wow. And we thought Eleven was the only one with a list." Dustin asked, "You think the redhead's Mad Max?" Mike said, "Yeah. I doubt the other one's into video games." Will added,…