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“You stalked me here, didn’t you?”
“Didn’t take long to find you. I have those Speedos on radar,” he says, nodding towards Steve’s crotch.
Steve laughs, dropping his head back in dismay. Eddie Munson might be the world’s biggest asshole but he is funny, he’ll give him that.or
Steve Harrington can't wait to relax and celebrate with his baby girl in the week prior to her Lake Como wedding. He won't let anything ruin it. Not even the presence of his ex husband.
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“Hey,” he says again. Like he’s waiting for Steve to turn and look at him. And Steve has to swallow hard as he twists back around. Can’t help but notice how hot this guy really is. How much of his type he really is. Nothing like Tommy but a lot like his porn preferences. Nothing like anyone he has been with before but a lot like the fantasies he’s had.
“Yeah?”
“Come here.”
Come here. Oh, it’s so simple but what blossoms inside Steve is overwhelming. It spreads, multiplies and grows, in that one little moment. Like a virus. He’s plagued with it. Words he always wanted from Tommy but always got ‘go away’ or ‘get off’ instead.
Steve steps towards him. Because it would go against every single instinct if he didn’t.or
Newly single, flight attendant Steve Harrington is getting over a toxic relationship, when rockstar Eddie Munson stumbles onto the 8.15am flight to Chicago and causes severe turbulence.
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“Oh. I’m sorry. Are you-”
“You don’t remember me.”
The feeling is instant. Like a switch labeled self-destruct. Steve feels awful. Like drop-dead, pit-of-stomach, awful. He must mean something to this person. This person he doesn’t even know. This person who liked him enough to ask him on a date. Maybe Steve asked him.
“I’m…I’m really sorry. You’re right. I don’t remember who you are.”or
Steve Harrington finds himself in a hospital bed after a car accident sent him, and his whole world, spinning.
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“I think you’d be a great dad,” Eddie finds himself saying.
Imagines Steve running around chasing a honey-haired toddler. Throwing them around with strong arms. Walking under trees with them on his shoulders.
Steve looks grateful for this comment. A little close-mouthed, half-smile creeps up on him.
“I think you would be too, for what it’s worth.”
It’s worth a lot. Little does Steve know.
“Based on my sandwich making skills?”
Steve laughs. This gorgeous, weak laugh. He rests his head against the cupboard next to him.
“Yes. You were right. The meanest pb&j I’ve ever had.”
Eddie’s stomach is aching and it isn’t because he’s hungry.
The butterflies are starting to hurt, they’re that excessive.
“Told ya,” Eddie says. Wants to reach out and touch Steve’s face for some reason.
He looks sleepy. Gives a little yawn.
Eddie would quite like to carry him to bed.or
In a world where being beta is preferred, alpha Eddie endures ruts alone in his dorm room and accepts his life for what it’s inevitably going to be: lonely. Until his roommate Steve lets him in on a secret of his own, and his life changes in ways he always dreamed of.
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“You’re stubborn and a hothead. You’re impossible to work with and you’re stuck in the past. Nancy said you’d be hard work but this is fucking ridiculous. I’m here to do a job. You won’t let me change or even suggest anything.”
“Not true. I did change the turmeric for saffron.”
“Yeah and you’re about this close to jumping off a bridge before admitting that it actually does taste better.”
Steve could strangle him.
Because yes. The saffron does taste better. The saffron tastes so much better and the dish now makes Steve’s tastebuds soar and his eyes water and the only thing worse than admitting Eddie is correct right now, is admitting that that dish is miles fucking better since Eddie puts his hands on it.
And Steve finds himself wondering for a split fucking moment in between the rage he’s feeling, if everything is better with Eddie’s hands on it.
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Son of famous, michelin-star chef, Steve Harrington is trying to gain a star of his own after a stint in rehab that left him with a lack of inspiration, until his restaurant manager Nancy has an idea of her own to add a spark back into the kitchen.
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The night breeze carries something sweet by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
07 Oct 2023
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“Can we do that again?” Eddie asks quickly and quietly. His eyes are closed.
Steve never wants to close his eyes in the presence of Eddie, ever. He’s far too nice to look at. He moves his hand to his cheek, rubs his thumb on his cheekbone. Eddie kinda sinks into him. Licks his bottom lip, then opens his eyes, “please?”
Oh, fuck. No-one has ever asked Steve for a kiss so politely before.
He’s not sure if anyone has even ever asked.
Their eyes lock, they’re so still. So present.
“Yeah, Eddie, we can do that again.”
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Steve Harrington is simply trying to get by his final months of high school, when an unlikely friendship with Eddie Munson sparks a cosmic fusion between them, and changes the trajectory of his life.or
a 'Normal People' inspired fic that might break your heart and then mend it -
Now you've found a new star to orbit, it could be love by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
31 Mar 2023
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“Steve… tell me what’s going on?”
“I’ve locked my baby in my car.”
Eddie wants to laugh. He has to really, really stop himself.
“Sorry…you’ve…you’ve locked your baby in your car?” “Eddie! I can hear you smiling!” “Smiles don’t make noise.” “Your smiles do! Eddie, this isn’t funny.”
Eddie laughs. Can’t help it.
“Eddie. Nobody else is answering their phones. Fuck knows what Robin is doing, Nancy is at work and the office isn’t picking up.” Eddie checks his watch, “Robin is probably still asleep-”
“Probably but I need help and I…I didn’t know who else to call. How fast can you get to me? I need your inconspicuous car theft skills right now.”
“I haven’t broken into a car for over ten years, Steve.” “I bet it’s like riding a bike. Just…oh fuck, she’s awake. Hi baby!”
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Eddie and Steve are soulmates. But they broke up; Steve wanted kids, Eddie didn't.
Fast forward four years, to Eddie meeting Steve's kid for the first time.or
Part two to Our Last Day Isn't Over - a break-up one shot.Series
- Part 2 of Last day, new stars
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Steve’s head is back in his hands, sliding his fingertips through his hair and tugging.
He’s hunched, coiled over like he’s physically in pain and Eddie knows the feeling.“I’ve accepted that it has to end,” he says softly, not looking up at Eddie, “I can’t go on with my life knowing that I want kids and not having them to please you. And I also can’t go on with my life forcing you to have one either when I know that you don’t want that.”
Everything he is saying is true and Eddie feels the exact same way.It doesn’t make things any easier.
Especially when Steve looks like this.
Especially when Eddie needs to kiss Steve right now.
Especially when Steve looks up, eyes wet with tears, and says, “but all I want right this second is one last time of everything.”or
Eddie and Steve have enjoyed four years of love.
But it's all coming to end.
Not before they have one last night together.Series
- Part 1 of Last day, new stars
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So tender I’m ended, surrendered to you by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
09 Feb 2023
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“Ground rules,” Steve says as he pushes the door open and turns to face him, walking backwards into his hallway. The dealer is prowling him, stalking towards him, biting his bottom lip.
“One, do not fucking kiss me,” Steve says, clicking on a lamp. The guy nods, taking off his jacket, throwing it on the floor as he stares at his mouth while he talks. “Two, this is a one time thing.”
The guy laughs, grabs onto Steve’s wrists, “that’s not going to be a problem.” “Because once you have me, you’ll want me again,” Steve oozes confidence, all babygirl and bratty. It’s so easy for him to be like this.
He scoffs, “oh please. Who do you think you are? Really?”
He tightens his grip on his wrists and pushes him against the wall. Fuck, okay, it’s going to happen right here.
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Steve sleeps around with low expectations and zero intentions for it ever meaning more. Until he meets a guy who makes him want to break all his own rules.
*Now with an epilogue*
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I'd die to spend the night at your belonging by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
14 Dec 2022
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“So as you all know, I’m the best man,” Robin presents herself in front of the fireplace and everyone cheers. Nancy wolf whistles and Robin curtseys. “Thank you, thank you very much,” she laughs and then says, “I’ll make this part short and sweet because we all know once I get going I won’t stop.”
Everyone laughs again. Robin clears her throat and she says, “in January 1999, I asked Steve to say the first thing that came to his head when he thought of Eddie. And can anyone guess what word that was?” She opens it up to the floor, pointing with her champagne flute to the crowd as they shout out their guesses.
“Sexy!” Will shouts. “Hairy!” Dustin screams. “Crazy!” Lucas yells. They continue for some time and Eddie is rolling his eyes but beaming around at them all. Steve is laughing, until Robin says, “fucking hell, they’re never going to get it, Steve can you help us out? Can you remember?”
The room goes quiet and Steve nods, then says clearly, “home.”
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It's December 2000 and Eddie and Steve are getting married. It's unconventional, it's beautiful and they all love each other very much.
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- Part 15 of Just play with me
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Waiting for the right time (the pleasure's all mine) by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
09 Dec 2022
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Eddie’s brain is muddled, slow-motion thoughts making their way to the forefront of his mind as he leans in, and lightly brushes his lips against Steve’s. Steve holds onto the wrist of the hand that Eddie is holding onto Steve with and he wants to cry at the firm contact. Holding him in place.
He opens his mouth, and lets the smoke float in. He hears Steve make a little moan and the tears fill behind his eyelids. He wants to introduce his tongue. Wants to lick his way into his mouth, taste the sun and salt and smoke that was passed from Eddie to Steve.
He loves him. He loves him so, so much. And he needs to tell him.Or
It’s Dustin’s birthday, and the whole gang party in Seattle, smoking weed and playing video games. Eddie sees Steve for the first time after a heated argument months before. He has something he needs to tell him.
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- Part 14 of Just play with me
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I dream I'll see you in the afterlife by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
07 Dec 2022
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The bats are less frantic, but they’re still at him, ripping at his stomach and legs, finding any flesh they can. The stars behind his eyelids heighten, sparkling and so pretty and he wishes it all away. He closes his eyes, sensing that Steve is no longer around, no longer alive. He feels himself drifting, leaving to join Steve wherever he is, and he hopes. He fucking dreams he’ll see him in the afterlife.
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Eddie has a nightmare were Steve dies, and he joins him. He calls Robin for comfort, to find that Steve had a similar dream...
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- Part 12 of Just play with me
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Can’t stand to be where he can’t see me by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
04 Dec 2022
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It’s a double portrait. Two faces are staring back at him. One of the faces is fucking beautiful. And it takes a millisecond for Eddie to realise it’s Steve. A slightly broken, swollen-eyed Steve. The other has long, scraggly almost-black hair, almost-black eyes.
It embodies everything he was feeling at that time. Broken, tired and fucking falling hard for the man right in front of him. And they were young. So fucking young. And now Steve is 30. Fucking 30. How has all this time passed? “I think I’m going crazy right now,” Eddie whispers, still staring at the painting. “I feel like I’m going crazy too,” Steve says.
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Will hosts an art exhibition in San Francisco, an event that takes place alongside Steve’s 30th birthday. The whole Party attend, including Eddie, who hasn’t seen Steve in two years.
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- Part 11 of Just play with me
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Facing the fear of losing why I live by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
28 Nov 2022
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It suddenly becomes all too real. His head feels heavy, heart beating fast and nausea setting in. He steps towards Steve, who has his arms crossed and bottom lip tucked under his teeth, nibbling down. Fuck, Eddie can’t believe he has to leave. And Steve isn’t coming with him.
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Eddie spends his last week in Hawkins at Steve’s house with the Party, after two months of secret visits from Steve in Hopper’s cabin. Eddie reunites with everyone who thought he was dead, before he has to leave to New York
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- Part 8 of Just play with me
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Precious time is wasted not touching you by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
26 Nov 2022
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Eddie stares at Steve. He’s chewing the insides of his mouth. Eddie is trying to tell him how much he means to him, how much he doesn’t want to go.
Maybe he should just say those words ‘I don’t want to go unless you come with me.’
Steve gives him this look. This dangerous look. Eyebrows etched into a frown, teeth nibbling at his bottom lip. Eddie tries to process it. But he can’t.
Because Steve is suddenly kissing him.
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After two months of secret visits from Steve, Eddie’s time hiding out in Hopper’s cabin is up. Their domesticated routine comes to a heartbreakingly beautiful end.
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- Part 7 of Just play with me
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My name, it means nothing (without you) by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
24 Nov 2022
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Eddie’s hand moves through Steve’s hair as he thinks about how he’s going to part from him.
Even though they’re not together. But Eddie sees them coming as a pair now. He feels like life would be meaningless without Steve in it. His existence would stand for nothing without him. He literally would not exist right now if it wasn't for Steve putting the breath back in his lungs. It just makes sense. Steve and Eddie. Eddie and Steve.
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Eddie is under pressure to tell Steve that he has to leave Hawkins, but he can’t yet. Their friendship elevates to something new.
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- Part 6 of Just play with me
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Playing parts and tortured hearts by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
22 Nov 2022
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Eddie is glazed with sleep. He sits up slowly, duvet dropping down to his waist. His eyes adjust to the dark, staring into Steve with half-shut eyes.
The urge to kiss Steve is suddenly very apparent. Right at the forefront of his mind. He shuffles forward on the sofa, his legs either side of Steve who is still kneeling on the floor. He reaches his hands out to Steve’s face.
“You’re here."
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Eddie has been hiding in Hopper’s cabin for six weeks, enjoying secret visits from Steve that they must keep under wraps. Hopper arrives for a routine visit and revelations are made.
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- Part 5 of Just play with me
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He swallows, hard. Swallowing down every aching desire he has to kiss Steve right now.
Steve’s eyes flash up to Eddie, just for a second, and Eddie thinks he’s letting him know it’s okay. Eddie wants to touch him, soothe him, so badly.
He hovers his fingertips over the scar. “Can I?” Eddie asks quietly. He’s nervous, voice and fingers shaking.
“Yes,” Steve whispers back.
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Steve has been visiting Eddie in secret at the cabin for over a month. Their routine has evolved into dinner, music and now, teaching Steve guitar.
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- Part 4 of Just play with me
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The unintended dreams of kin and lips on skin by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
19 Nov 2022
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“So, what about Nancy Wheeler?” Eddie asks. “What about her?” “You’re shitting me, right?” Eddie laughs. “Last time I saw you, you were running off to save the world and I’m pretty sure, about to confess your love to her.”
Eddie glances up at Steve. “Things have changed, I guess,” Steve says. They stare into each other. And Eddie is wondering for a bleakfully hopeful moment that the thing that’s caused the change is him.
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Steve has been visiting Eddie, who is under house arrest, at Hopper's cabin for the last two weeks. The Party think Eddie is still dead. Steve brings Eddie snacks and updates him on their found family.
Eddie is Steve's little secret, for now.
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- Part 3 of Just play with me
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Souls are fated (no doubt devastated) by Sadstateofaffairs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
16 Nov 2022
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As his brain registers what is potentially happening right now, he pelts it to the door. He’s a few steps away from it, looking around him panicked like ‘what the fuck do i do?’ But of course he’s alone and nobody can help him.
He remembers what Hopper said. What he always said. He’s been saying it for three months. ‘Anybody other than me comes knocking…you do not answer.’
“Do not answer. Do not answer. Okay. I can do that. Just don’t answer,” Eddie whispers to himself, gawking at the door.
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Eddie is alive. He's hiding in Hopper's cabin on government orders under sworn-secrecy, until Steve comes knocking.
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- Part 2 of Just play with me