LOVE OF MY LIFE- SH

-𝚩𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭-

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𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐂𝚱 𝚸𝐔𝚸𝚸𝐈𝐄𝐒 !

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Already in the Byers residence, Anastasia stared out the window more angry with Owen's than when he gave her those stupid bracelets claiming they were going to help her and everyone around her be safer, her hands were clenched into fists as she thought about how much her life had changed this year only for him to leave when things got slightly complicated.

"Are you a broom?" The voice of Steve Harrington startled her, she frowned and turned so that they were face to face "Because you've swept me off my feet" he gave her a smug grin and a wink. She managed to stay serious for a second before snorting and letting out a loud laugh.

"Seriously Harrington?" she smiled up at the boy "That was truly pathetic" she joked

"Keep acting like you don't like it" He teased before he turned more serious "Are you okay?"

Anastasia simply nodded staring at the ground "I'm just mad that he left" she confessed

"He's probably getting help" he reassured

"I do hope so" she paused, gathering her courage and looking up to meet his eyes "How are you dealing with Nancy being here and all?"

"Better than you at least" he joked before turning serious "It's not that bad, I'm over what we were but it's hard seeing her with someone else so soon" he sighed.

Anastasia placed her hand on his shoulder gently "You'll find someone" she claimed, he gave her a curt nod and a small smile.

Anastasia stepped aside and claimed she was going to the bathroom, once she got there she ran her hands under water, taking her shoes off and wiping them clean. She washed the mud and dirt that was stuck to her face and redid her ponytail, then she turned bracelets as she paced the bathroom and tried to process everything that had happened in the last week. Out of pure desperation she pulled her walkie talkie out in hopes of Owens hearing her.

"Owens, this is Anastasia, where are you? -over" she received no response but she persisted "I repeat- this is Anastasia, we need help" the static sound responded to her pleads, after letting out a huff she turned it off and packed it in her bag again.

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"The mind flayer" Dustin started

Hopper crossed his arms "What the hell is that?"

"It's a monster from an unknown dimension. It's so ancient that it doesn't even know its true home. It enslaves races of other dimensions by taking over their brains using its highly developed psionic powers." The boy rambled, Anastasia nodded along as she memorized everything he was saying.

"Oh, my God, none of this is real. This is a kids game" Hopper complained

Dustin felt the need to defend himself "No, it's a manual. And it's not for kids. And unless you know something that we don't, this is the best metaphor-"

"Analogy" Lucas corrected

"Analogy? That's what you're worried about?" he sneered "Fine. An analogy for understanding whatever the hell this is."