Queen of the Freaks // Eddie Munson

One

"We're from Hawkins High, and we're Trouble with a capital T. We're T-R-O-U-B-L-E and you better not mess with me!" We cheer coming into the gym. The crowd cheers. Some cheerleaders go infront and start to cheer while I get lifted into the air. They toss me into the air and cradle me as I fall back into their arms. The cheerleaders infront move to the side. "Go Tigers!" I cheer. The crowd cheers, and the cheerleaders go sit on the sideline. They introduce the basketball boys. When did Lucas grow so much, I swear he was just a kid not long ago.

"Dustin farted. Dustin farteeed." Lucas sings. "Alright, alright." I say giggling. "Time to go boys. Will, Jonathan is here for you." I say. Lucas, Dustin, and Will pack up their things. "You boys head up to my car, I'll be there in a sec." I say. The two boys go and I turn to Will. "How're you holdin up?" I ask. Will shrugs. "I don't know, fine, I guess. There's just things going on that no one else would understand but you." Will say. I wrap my arm around his shoulder. "Well, you have my number, if you need me call me." I say. Will nods and I walk with him up the stairs. Will and I are the only ones who can understand what we went through, we're the only ones who were in there together.

I look through the crowd to spot out Max or Dustin or atleast Mike. Where is everyone?

After the pep-rally we all walk outside. I see a light on in one of the old classrooms. "Angi, come on, there's a party at Jason's place." Chrissy says. "I'll catch up with y'all in a bit, Chris." I say and start to walk over to the light. I walk into the classroom and see Mike and Dustin with a bunch of random ass kids. "I knew it! You little shits!" I say. Everyone turns to me. "Jesus Christ, Angela, we're in the middle of a campaign!" Dustin whines. "You're always in the middle of a campaign, nerds." I say. "You guys know this chick?" The one at the end of the long table asks. "Uh, not really." Dustin says embarrassed. I put my hands on my hips and give him a look. "If you aren't home before nine, your mom will kill both of our asses." I say. "Do any of you guys have a car?" I ask. "I do." The one at the end of the table says. "What's your name?" I ask. "Eddie." "Well, Eddie, do you have a license?" I ask. He shakes his head. "Do not ride home with him, call me when this nerdy shit is over." I say. Dustin groans and tries to shove me out of the room. "You're so embarrassing!" He says. I leave the room and walk out to my car.

I go to the party for about thirty minutes and then go home. At around 8:45, I get a call. "It's Dustin." He says through the phone. "I'm on my way." I say, just knowing that's what he needed. I hang up and walk out to my car. I drive back to the school. Mike and Dustin are waiting outside when I pull up. I unlock the car and they get in. Eddie speeds off after he sees they're in my car. Dustin sulks in the front seat. "I'm sorry I embarrassed you two." I say, slowly backing out. "It's not like I do it on purpose, you guys are just all I have. I love y'all, I just want you both safe." I say. Dustin sighs and stops looking out the window sadly. "If y'all want me to just leave y'all alone, just tell me and I will." I say. "No, it's fine." Dustin says. "Promise?" I ask. "Friends don't lie." Mike says softly.