The Devil's Gift/The Bloody Handed

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Everything seemed to be fine, everything seemed normal. There was something that I couldn't put my finger on. We went from killing monsters to going to high school and living a regular teenager experience. It didn't feel right for the wrong reasons. I mean of course things weren't exactly the same. Hawkins was still a mess and everything just seemed too apocalyptic. But I've learned to embrace the changes. Everyone was finally home, safe. Alive. Eddie and I have taken huge steps in our relationship. We finally made the advances to make love with one another, and I can't say I was disappointed. It all felt natural, it felt right. Through the pain and despair we both endured, it just brought us closer. Things were finally patching up. He was starting to make amends with his uncle once again. Subtracting the him dying part, everything seemed to be alright again. I've started to learn how to forgive myself, overcome grief. I've learned that Eddie is the biggest support system I could ever have in my life. And I was forever grateful for him. The universe just seemed to keep us together like a magnet, and it was for a reason. I knew I was going to die with him one day- and I knew even if he never aged he would go the day I go. We formed a permanent bond that couldn't be broken, not even by near death. I was in lie with him, and he was in love with me. I never knew what love felt like until that night in the field. I never knew I could be loved by anyone. But the one guy I found to be the most annoying and obnoxious person comes along and changes my perception. I finally received my happy ending. I wish Mom and Dad were here to see it, but I also knew they put me here for a reason. I knew that even with the Devil's Gift, I was able to embrace a new reality and overcome my fears. I was able to find love.

I was able to find my soulmate. Eddie Munson.