All For Love. | Steve Harrington x Reader

Chapter 9.

Y/n sat in front of a grave, an envelope in hand that was addressed to that said person.

'James Hopper'
1942-1985
'A loving father and a hero'

Y/n stared solemnly at the grave before looking down at the paper she held.

"Dear Dad, I don't know if you can hear this but years ago, I would've said this whole thing was 'unimaginable', 'ridiculous'. But, that was before I knew about this whole alternate dimension and weird creatures that roam Hawkins, so, I'm just going to stop assuming I know everything — because I don't."

"So much has happened since you left. I — I got a job at Family Video Store — I know, not the ideal job you would've wanted for me but I'm actually fine being there, all thanks to Robin and Steve. El left with the Byers. I would've gone with them but I couldn't leave the others here — I didn't have the guts to leave Hawkins as pathetic as that sounds but El is happier in Lenora as what I've seen from the letters she sends to me, sadly, I haven't gotten any new ones.."

"But, basically, ever-since you left — everything's been, a total disaster. And the worst part is, I cannot tell anyone why you're truly gone. I can't tell anyone that you saved their life, that you saved my life. I play the moment that Joyce told me that — that you didn't make it in my head all the time. And, sometimes I imagine myself making a different decision and following you with Joyce and, I don't know, save you. Because, if I had done something differently, then you would be here."

Y/n silently sobbed, "And — and everything would be the same again. Everyone would be happy again."

"I imagine our future together, with El. A family that we could finally have, again."

Y/n sniffed and wiped her runny nose, sighing. "But, in the end, I didn't follow you, Dad. I stayed only to find out you were.." Y/n stopped, feeling her throat close.

"You were gone." 

"I tried staying positive, through it all. For the kids — for everyone. I tried being normal again. But, I know that trying wasn't enough because a part of me died that day too, Dad." Y/n whispered, tears slowly dripping down her face and staining the paper she held tightly.

"And I haven't had the guts to tell anyone this, not even Steve. I just — I can't. And, Steve's tried so hard but I've only been pushing him away because I'm stubborn and he knows that but I know it's becoming tiring for him but I just don't have it in me to open my mouth and just tell him."

"But, I had to tell you. Because you were my first best friend and it just felt right telling you."

"I'm sorry, dad — I just have to say that. I'm so so sorry."

"I — love you, dad. Please don't ever forget that. Love, your definitely favorite daughter, Y/n." Y/n exhaled slowly as her shoulders slumped. Y/n then began to put the paper back into the envelope, only to realize her surrounding had become dark in an instant.

Y/n looked around, eyes wide in fear as she heard the chiming of the clock.

'Fuck.' Y/n thought.

"Y/n."

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"All right, it's been long enough." Steve suddenly said, opening the car door. "Steve, just give her some time." Max told Steve, jumping off of the hood of the car.