Hidden Feelings ~ STEDDIE

13-Unable ~ Steddie

Morning - Robins' House

Steve woke up at like 6 AM for no reason. He didn't even know why he woke up. But, he was scared.

Yet, when he saw Eddie curled up next to him facing the opposite way. Steve smiled and then quietly went to the bathroom.

He looked in the mirror which felt like ages since he has. His smile faded. Then, he saw his hair...(it was a mess) he hated that but, he left all of his shit at his house and didn't want to go back there.

He almost flinched when he saw the eye bags in his eyes...he looked so tired.

Steve was trying to shake off the feeling of everything but, when he looked at the mirror...he didn't see Steve Harrington anymore..he saw a monster that seemed to take over him.

The person he was...seemed to have disappeared.

After some time Steve was frustrated by how he looked so he punched the mirror. Glass fell everywhere and blood started dripping from his right hand.

It didn't seem to make Steve cry. He just doesn't care anymore

Steve just grabbed a bandage in a med kit that was under the sink.

He wrapped it around his hand and turned off the light while closing the door.

He knew Robin was gonna be pissed at him for that so, he left.

His car was still at his house so he decided to take a walk. He honestly couldn't care less if anyone from school or someone he knew saw him. He just kept walking wherever his feet took him.

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30 minutes later

Eddie woke up and realized Steve wasn't there. He got up in a panic and was frantically looking for him and calling his name which woke Robin up.

She asked confusedly, "Why are you calling Steve? Isn't he there with you?"

Eddie looked up at Robin. Who was half awake leaning on the railing.

"Does it look like he's here?" Eddie sternly said while gesturing.

Robin was confused. When her vision started coming into focus. Steve actually wasn't there.

"Okay, let me get dressed and we can go find him," Robin replied with worry in her voice.

She went to the bathroom with clothes in her hand...turned on the light and she saw the broken mirror and blood everywhere.

She dropped her clothes in shock.

"EDDIE!!" Robin yelled at the top of her lungs. Eddie quickly came up to see the horror show.

They both looked at each other and ran to Eddies' shitty car. They were panicking about where Steve had gone.

5 minutes in looking for him, they finally found him. He was sitting on a curb staring at his hand which was bleeding through the bandage.

Eddie didn't even park the car he just got out. He was furious with Steve but, worried as well.

"Steve what the hell?! What happened?" Eddie asked pissed off.

Robin got out and sat next to Steve.

She didn't know what to say...the sight of blood made her flinch and rethink a lot of traumatic memories.

Steve didn't respond to Eddie, he didn't know how to respond to anything. He needed help but, he would never admit it.

Steve finally got up and stared into Eddies' eyes. It was silence for a moment.

Steve started smiling. It was scary Eddie to the point he backed up a little.

"It comes to a point where nothing matters. People get hurt, and life goes on. So, why should I care about anything." Steve announced while still smiling.

Steve was too far in a dark place. Unable to escape.

"Steve, what are talking about? What happened to you?" Eddie asked with worry in his eyes.

He walked closer and looked into Steves' eyes, there was nothing but fear, resentment, pain, and emptiness.

Steve was gone. He was at the point where he would kill someone; anyone that crossed him.

Robin got up off the curb and broke the infinite silence.

"Steve we are your friends. We are here. We are trying to help you. Just tell us what is going on."

Steve turned around to Robin; who seemed to flinch when he came near her. He gave her a look. A look that can kill a million people.

"You can't help me Robin...not this time...and honestly. I never thought of you as a friend..more like an idiot. I should have left you to die in The Upside Down." Steve responded with rising anger.

Robin was petrified and she started crying. She was so scared.

"STEVE!! THAT'S ENOUGH!!" Eddie yelled without hesitation.

"Oh, yeah. I almost forgot about you. Eddie Munson..or 'The Freak' whatever you prefer. Oh, and that "thing" between us...I was just confused...I'm not anymore. I hate you Eddie Munson and I don't care about you. You're useless." Steve responded with no emotion.

Eddie was frozen...memories fled back..to when he was younger...Eddie wasn't having it. He knew Steve needed space but, space has led Steve off the rails.

"I'm sorry Steve," Eddie said with a broken voice and attempted to knock him out but, Steve grabbed his hand and twisted it.

"Go ahead, Harrington. Do it. I know you can't. You aren't a monster, you aren't a reject. I care about you. Please come back." Eddie mumbled while holding back tears.

BAM

Robin hit Steve with a stick. He got knocked out.

"Are you okay?" Robin replied while gasping for breath.

Their hearts were beating so fast that it felt like they were actually breaking.

They are scared for Steve...before he wakes up they tied him up and announced what has happened to Steve to everyone on the walkie.

Within an hour they all were at Robins' house. They had all of the gear to see if he's possessed or something.

Steve is tied to a chair still unconscious, they all just waiting for him to wake up.