Hidden Feelings ~ STEDDIE

18-Pretty Crazy, Right? ~ Steddie

While Eddie and Steve were waiting for everyone to come back they were talking about music and bickering back and forth on what is good music and what isn't.

The door started to unlock and it was Robin and the kids, they had pizzas in their hands. They looked happy.

"Yo, Steve are u doing okay?" Max asked concernedly, "Well, not really...but I'll be okay." Steve responded honestly.

Eddie looked at him and smiled. He was happy, he was keeping his promise.

"Okay, dinguses how are going to defeat this psychotic man child." Robin brought up while sitting down on a chair.

"I honestly don't know...we never dealt with shit from our past. It was always from Elevens' past." Steve confessed, "That's true and how are we supposed to get to El when she's in Cali right now." Max responded.

"No. I am not putting more shit on El, we rely on her too much. She's just a kid." Steve replied with worry, "Steve what the hell are you talking about? El is the only reason any of us survived this long." Max sternly said back.

"I said no Max and that's final!" Steve snapped by accident...he immediately regretted it.

"Okay, we all need to cool down. Max come with me and Eddie can you take Steve to the kitchen?" Lucas calmly instructed. While Eddie nodded.

"What the hell was that, man?" Eddie asked as calmly as he could, "I-i uh...I don't know...I don't know what the hell is happening anymore. It's just more shit after more shit...I didn't mean to yell at Max. God, I'm a terrible person." Steve confessed, holding his hands over his head.

"Steve, there is nothing wrong with you. Everyone lashes out on accident. Look, Steve...I don't know all of the shit you've been through, but I'm here now, trying to understand as best as possible. I know you didn't mean to yell at Red. You just need to calm down." Eddie reassured.

"How am I supposed to do that? Haha, oh my god, my life sounds so fucking fake at this point. First: Demogorgans, Second: Demodogs and slimy shit, Third: Fucking 50 ft abominations, Forth of all: Vecna trying to kill us all...and now...this shit is happening." Steve confessed stressfully.

Eddie tried to reassure Steve but, he was unsure of how to do that. He cared for Steve. He worried for Steve...but he doesn't know how to help him...which eats up Eddie.

"Pretty crazy, right?" Steve announced while staring at Eddie, "Well, of course, this shit is crazy but, you can't take care and protect everyone, Steve. You let yourself go when you tend to others. Cause that's always your main focus. I understand you want to be there for everyone...but you just can't." Eddie honestly responded while not making eye contact with Steve.

Eddie was worried about what Steve was gonna say.

"Hey, Munson. That is another thing I love about you. You aren't afraid to tell people the truth. Even how brutal it could be." Steve confessed. When he was saying that he put his hand on Eddies' cheek so Eddie was staring at him.

Eddies' soul felt like it left his body. His heart felt as if it was gonna explode. He loved Steve so much it was embarrassing.

"Uh...no problem." Eddie stuttered, "Wow, is the almighty Eddie Munson stuttering because of me?" Steve jokingly said.

Eddie rolled his eyes and got up.

"Hey, Eddie I was kidding," Steve responded while laughing and limping over to him.

After a minute or so he apologized to Max and all was forgiven. Max understood why he didn't want to put El in danger. Frankly, Max would have made the same choice. She cares for her.

They all went to the kitchen and had some pizza while discussing everything that needs to be said.

It was gonna be tough doing this without El but, they all agreed if anything goes sideways they would go to her immediately...they don't know how but, they would figure it out.

Steve started not feeling great after a minute. He grabbed Eddies' shoulder and whispered, "Don't let him hurt them. You be careful yourself Munson...don't be reckless." Steve responded while holding back tears.

Steves' eyes went white then he stood up in a psychotic fashion.

Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do.

"Don't worry, Munson. I won't hurt them cause it would be no fun...I only ever wanted to hurt you and Steve." Blake announced.

Eddie was scared shitless...but he had to make a sacrifice.

"Eddie don't do anything stupid. Please Eddie I almost lost you once...I can't do it again...please man." Dustin responded with a tear running from his face.

"Shut up!!" Blake yelled then lifted Dustin in the air.

"Now, Munson. Either you come with me, or your little friend dies." Blake threatened.

Eddie didn't hesitate.

"Let him go and I will go with you!!" Eddie screamed in fear.

"Good." Blake tilted his head and let go of Dustin.

He grabbed Eddie and it seemed like they teleported.

"EDDIE!!" Dustin cried out of fear.

Everyone was crying and unsure of what the hell just happened.

They had to do the only thing they could do. Going to Eleven and finding a way to help Steve and Eddie.

Robin was now in charge and without Eddie...she didn't know how to do that.

Robin started shaking and crying.

"How am I supposed to do this without them?" Robin confessed while falling to her knees and continued crying.

They all went to hug and comfort her.