What we could have been

Chapter 3: The Byers (Both Pov)

Aspen Pov

Fuck. God, why does this happen to me? I was almost certain I locked the door behind me before I left...

"Now where the hell did you sneak off too?" Richard asks as he stands in my doorway, arms crossed, and he looks really pissed.

Rolling my eyes, I sigh and take my shoes off. I ignore him and grab my pjs and head towards the bathroom to shower.

"I asked you a question, Aspen. Answer me. Where. the. hell. were. you?" He asks again but his tone was more stern. I knew i shouldn't press him even more, but i really was not in the mood to talk. I ignore him and right when i was about the shut the bathroom door, his hand slams against it, holding the door open.

"My god! Is it really any of your business? I went out. That's all." I reply, attempting to shut the door once more, but his grip gets tighter. "Can I shower?"

"You're supposed to ask for permission from either your mom or myself. I don't recall either one of us saying you could leave."

"Well, Richard, I'm 18 years old. That makes me an adult. I can do whatever I want. I don't need your permission to do anything." I smile back at him. I was definitely pressing his buttons, but who does he think he is??? "Maybe i would have asked you if you weren't passed out drunk, or if you didn't run mom off. Is she even home? I don't even think you know that." I added.

"Get out." He says blankly.

"What?" I ask with genuine concern.

"I said, get out. You're an adult, right? Adults don't live with their parents. Get out."

I couldn't believe this. He is actually kicking me out and mom isn't here to stop him. Not that she would have anyways, but seriously? I walk out of the bathroom, pushing past him. I grab my bag and just put in any bit of clothing I could find. Once i got whatever stuff i could find, i walked towards the front door. "Fine! I didn't even want to be here anyways." I walk out then slam the door.

I didn't know where else to go so I went to the first place i thought of.

Eddie Pov

After Aspen left, I tried to go back to bed, but i just couldn't. I kept tossing and turning but I couldn't stop thinking about my guitar. Talking to her about it today made me miss playing. Ever since the whole upside down thing, I couldn't bring myself to play. I haven't even touched my guitar or thought about it up until today.

I tried falling back asleep, but i couldnt get comfortable.

Okay, fuck this. Its very clear i wont sleep tonight.

I got up out of bed and went to unbox my amp and pulled my guitar out of her case. I carried it all of it to the garage and plugged everything in. I hooked up everything to the amp and made sure it wasn't too loud. I didn't want to wake up the entire neighborhood, but it would be cool to go all out. Just to warm up, i start playing "Rainbow In the Dark" by Dio.

I will say, i am a bit rusty but not to bad after not playing for over a month. Absolutely shredded it, if we just ignore the few chords i messed up.

Now that i was fairly warmed up, I decided to try and attempt "Master of Puppets".

— Flashback —

Once I wrapped up Master of Puppets on the roof, Dustin and I ran back inside my trailer. I believe we bought enough time for Steve, Nancy and Robin to sneak inside the Creel House. I couldn't even begin to tell you what was running through my head. Shock, terror, excitement, adrenaline? I believe i was just in shock. I just shredded Master of Puppets, beautifully, after practicing for maybe a week or so. I needed a minute to catch my breath and I look over and see Dustin jumping up and down.