What feels like her whole life, Ophelia Flores has been in love with Steve Harrington. Things just never seemed to go their way. What happens when they're taken into the world of the upside down?
[STRANGER THINGS SEASON 1-4]
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When Ophelia saw police cars all racing in one direction, she knew she had to follow them.
It seemed like she was going to have to comfort another Wheeler kid tonight when she spotted the boys and a girl watching the cops from afar, until Mike ran off without another word.
She didn't blame him, not after seeing a body being pulled from the water.
"Boys."
She knew not to lecture them, knowing they needed her comfort more than anything else.
When she saw Hopper approaching them though, she didn't want them to get in trouble either- let alone see her break down at what he was about to tell her. Truth was, he didn't have to say anything.
Even from far away, it was clear as day.
They found Will's body.
"Get home before Hop rats you out."
They nodded, the girl following them, which Ophelia made a mental note to question them about later.
For now she had to deal with Hopper.
"So... it's..."
"It's looking like it," he frowned, "I'm so sorry, kiddo."
She only shook her head, fighting back tears when he hugged her, pulling her close.
He let her cry as he held her, knowing she needed to let it out. Besides, he didn't want her to see them loading Will's body into the van.
By the time she did pull away, she hastily wiped her tears away, "I have to go. I have to go to Jonathan and Joyce be-before-"
"You can ride with me," he reassured her, knowing he wouldn't be able to convince her otherwise.
If anything, her and Jonathan needed each other now more than ever.
Hopper would, unfortunately, be the one to break the news though.
When they got to the Byer's household and saw Jonathan comforting Joyce on the front lawn, he knew it would be harder than he could've ever possibly imagined.
"Joyce, Jonathan..."
"Oh, Hopper! Thank god! I need your help!"
Hopper and Ophelia looked at Jonathan who only shook his head, letting Joyce go on her rant of what she experienced before they all got there.
She told them everything.
About the lights.
The writing on the wall.
The actual wall opening with some monster coming out of it.
Everything.
Hopper agreed to check it out but Ophelia could tell he was just entertaining her. He didn't actually believe what she was saying.
