A Happy Accident (Steve Harrington x Reader)

pt 2

"So.. you really think you're gonna pull chicks looking like that?" You asked as you waved your hand up and down in Steve's direction. He gave an eye roll and leaned on the counter, holding his head up with his hand.

"It doesn't matter what I wear! I have charm. Not to mention my greatest weapon."

"After shave?" You asked with a little snicker.

"No you- the hair!" He spoke lifting up the hat, revealing his admittedly nice locks. You gave a little laugh and walked over by him, picking up his hat.

"Yeah, but you need to keep on the hat dingus, company policy." You replied quick putting the hat back on his head, earning a huff from steve.

"You know, I hate you being right."

"I'm definitely not right all the time.. that's for sure."

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"Ahoy ladies! You all uh- new around here?" Steve spoke fixing his hat a bit to show off his hair to the group of women. He gave them a sly smile trying to get their attention as much as he could. As the women looked over in his direction, they each had puzzled looks. Then, they laughed and laughed, walking away from a deflated Steve. You gave a small snicker as you reached under the counter, pulling out a white board with multiple tallies on it.

You rule  |   You suck
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"Well, looks like you earned yourself another tally Harrington!" You spoke as you dragged the marker down the white board. Steve felt a sigh leave his lips as he walked back behind the counter, leaning against the wall and grumbling.

"Oh well, there'll be plenty more! You haven't seen all my tricks just yet."

"You act like you're the greatest thing since sliced bread.' You replied rolling your eyes. After a bit, the place started to clear out, people leaving after finishing their sweets. Once the last person left, Steve got quiet. He looked over at you and huffed slightly to get your attention.

"So.. do you still want to talk about.. you know who?' He asked leaning forward a bit to look at you, worry clear on his face. "Cause if I were you, I'd be fearing for my life right now."

"Ha, what a great thing to say Captain Obvious.." you spoke shaking your head and looking down. "I.. honestly dont know what to do. Billy is scary and unpredictable. I wish I had seen it sooner Steve.." you replied rubbing the back of your neck, sadness played over your features

Steve took a moment to think, tapping his fingers against the counter. "Well.. I think your best bet as of right now is to do your best to stay away from him. If anything, just dont go to places you know he'd be in." He spoke scratching the back of his neck. "He's already rocked my stuff a couple of times.. I cant imagine what he'd do to you.."

As he said that, his hand clenched a bit. Steve was clearly very angry. But, seeing him so upset made you feel a little bit better. You knew he'd always be by your side and you appreciated that. A small smile spread across your face. "Listen.. let's just forget about it for now.. I'm sure I wont have to see Billy again for a while anyway."

"Alright.. but I mean it, if something happens, you need to tell me." Steve spoke looking off to the side. "Now.. I have some.. ice cream duties to attend." He spoke grabbing the scooper and sighing. Time to close up the store.

"Harrington? Attending ice cream duties? Wowww.. such a man! I'm sure you'll get all the ladies attention." You spoke giving a sly snicker, grabbing a sweep off the back wall. "Oh Steve! Show me how you scoop that ice cream again! Oh Steve, SUCH technique~" You spoke leaning back on the counter pretending to swoon, closing your eyes and dramatically placing a hand on your forehead. You then paused and opened one eye to see Steve's reaction, him just giving you a rather pissed off stare.

"Y'know, maybe some lady would swoon over ice cream!!" He spoke out rolling his eyes and draining the scooper, earning a long laugh from you.

"Sure Steve.. sure. Anyway, lets get this place cleaned up and call it a night. The mall's dead."

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After a long grueling hour of cleaning counters, picking up trash, and emptying receptacles, you and Steve finally closed the ice cream store. "Well, ready to head home?" Steve asked looking over at you, removing the scoops ahoy hat from his head to let his luscious locks flow.

"Yeah, I'm beat." You replied walking with him to his car. Since you didn't have a vehicle yet, Steve drove you to most places you needed to go. It also helped that you guys had the same shift, making this transaction way easier. As you walked, you looked around the empty mall and gave a small shudder. "Man.. this place gives me the creeps at night.. almost like something really bad could happen."

"I think you're just dramatic."

"It is my charm." You spoke giving a little laugh, shaking away your thoughts and exiting the mall. Time to call it a night..