86' baby

Valerie's pov :

Another day, another rant from the Eddie Munson.
I wonder what it could be today. Deciding to let my curiosity get the better of me, I head on over.
Catching the phrase " 86' baby. " I shake my head at the boy. " You talking your shit again Munson?." " This is my year sweetheart, just wait and see. " He smiles, launching himself back into his seat. " Which one of y'all starting him up?. " I look towards Dustin and Mike. They're always trouble. I watch as they point fingers at eachother. " Sinclair has been taken in by the dark side. " confusion takes over my face, Munson picks up on this, filling me in on their cult dilemma. Taking that as my time to leave the conversation before I get roped in by Dustin.

" Here's trouble, where have you been?." Robin asks, throwing a peanut at me. " Just went to see Dustin and Mike. You know Munson, he was on his shit again. " we both laugh. " Did you manage to get stuff? " I sit down, throwing my bag at her. " want to skip class and head out to the table. " I smirk. It's only a study period, we can just go study .... Nature. She gives me a wicked smile before saying " Screw that, let's go now!." She rips me out of chair, laughing as we sprint down the hallway.

We've had three joints between us now, I'm pretty sure we've missed more then just study period. " you want a cigarette?. " I offer Robin, lighting my own. She giggles before taking one, leaning forward towards my lighter. " Shh do you hear that?. " She sits up, slapping me in the chest. I sit up from my position on the grass, reassuring her it's nothing before laying back down. " Munson?. " Robin chimes out of no where. " What are you two doing?. " He laughs before realisation hits him. " You're high. Aren't you?. " we just laugh, grabbing his arms and pulling him down with us. " Come on Munson, have some fun. " Robin taunts him.

Who knew I'd be laying in the woods high as a kite with Robin and Eddie.
Another 10 minutes pass before Robin realises she has work in an hour. " Shit! I've gotta go. Don't you have to take Jane home? " Robin panics as she puts the rest back in my bag. " Oh fuck. " I do the same, jumping to my feet. " sorry Munson, we've gotta head. See ya later. " I throw my bag over my shoulders, following after Robin. " Wait, should you be driving? Let me drive you. " he looks at me concerned , following me out.

I begin arguing with Munson, insisting I'm okay before I fall over in front of my car, laughing while I lay on the ground.
" Valerie, are you okay?. " Another voice joins us. " Billy! Oh hi Billy! I'm okay. " he laughs at me before helping Munson pull me to my feet. " please tell me she isn't driving. " He takes a draw from his cigarette, waiting for Munson to answer. " Yeah no, I'll drive her and Jane. " he takes my keys from me, asking Billy to help him put me in the car. " I'm not even bad! The worlds just spinning. " They share a look, then start a conversation of their own before Jane and Max join us. " Yo Valerie, you good?. " Max looks me over. " You smell like yesterday. " Jane scrunches up her nose, yet again. " She's high. " Max states,before telling me she will see me later and pulling Billy towards their car. Bless her.

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** Eddie POV **

This girl will be the death of me. One day she is moody and can't stand the sight of me and the next I'm getting high with her and Robin in the woods. Now? I'm having to drive her ass home. What's even weirder ? I just bonded with Billy Hargrove because of this girl. Who I still can't stand. " Eddie, what does being high mean?." Jane asks as we enter their home.
" Who's high?. " Chief Hopper asks from the living area, before I can cover for Val, Jane snitches. " Oh hey Eddie, how's your uncle? And as for you Valerie, we will be talking later. " He claims before grabbing a beer from the fridge, offering me one in the process.

I sit with Val's uncle on the couch for a while, just talking about my uncle and how busy work has been.
Hopper use to help me out a lot as a kid. My father isn't really a law abiding citizen and Chief kinda stepped into his shoes until my uncle got custody of me- and now that I'm an adult, I still live with my uncle, it's not like I have a job or anything besides selling pot. " Do you mind if I hang around for a bit? I can get my uncle to pick me up on his way home from work, I just don't want to walk across town. " I ask Hopper. He continues to tell me yes and even offers for me to crash the night if I can't get ahold of my uncle on the landline. " Munson. " Valerie calls from the stairwell. She must be finished with her shower. " Yeah Val?. " I call over my shoulder. " You can come up to my room if you like, I'm just unpacking the rest of my stuff. " She offers.
I stand to my feet, saying goodnight to Jane before following Valeria up towards her room.

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* Valerie's pov

The fact I have the one person I hate the most sitting in my bedroom right now is completely whack. If you had told me three years ago that I'd be acquaintance with Eddie Munson, I'd likely laugh in your face.  " this is weird isn't it?. " I turn to the boy. " A little, we aren't exactly friends and I'm now sitting in your room and drinking a beer your uncle gave me. " he laughs. Before I can answer, my walkie goes off, signalling someone on the other line. " Valerie, it's Chrissy. Can you hear me?. " Eddie and I share a look before I answer the girl. I didn't even know she had one of these, let alone knew how to dial me in. " Hey Chrissy, what's up?. " I throw a pillow at Eddie to stop him from grabbing it from my hands, I swear this boy can never stay still. Besides, I don't need anyone knowing I'm hanging out with him out of free will. I have a rep.

" Do you happen to have any pot left? Could you drop it to me.. it's happening again. " I grow concerned for the girl, stepping into my bathroom hoping Eddie doesn't over hear any information he isn't entitled to. " I'll drop it around shortly okay, distract yourself with a movie until I get there. I'll knock twice. " I end the conversation, stepping back into my bedroom. " You heading to Chrissy?. " I nod, stuffing the pot into my jacket pocket and grabbing my cigarettes for the drive. " I'll take my car so I can give you a ride home, I've sobered up from my shower." Heading out my bedroom door, I quickly stop by Janes room to let her know I'm taking Eddie home and to not wait up.

The drive to Chrissy's isn't to long, besides the constant drumming of Eddie's fingers on my dash. " Can you stop that?. " I side eye the boy,
Taking a drag of my cigarette. " give me one of those, I need to keep myself busy, especially my hands. " he winks, snatching my lighter and cigarettes. Trying to keep my mind out of the gutter, I change the conversation. " I'll drop this in then take you home?. " he just nods, sitting back enjoying his free smoke. Bludger.

I pull into the familiar drive way, knocking on Chrissy's window twice as I promised.
" Hey Val, thank you so much." She grabs the baggy. " I pre-rolled two for you and left the rest chopped. Hopefully you can get some rest. " she continues to thank me before closing her window. I can't help but feel as though some one is watching me from the tree line. Letting my curiosity get the better of me, I head towards it.
Valerie...... Valerie... come home. I hear whispering in the wind.
" VALERIE" I jump at the sudden sound of Munsons voice fills my head. " What Munson !" I stare at the boy, ready to leave him here.
" you were in a weird trance, you good?. " concern fills his expression. " I'm fine. You shouldn't care anyways. " I walk back to my car,
Slamming my door shut. " Did you just want me to come back to yours for the night? It's closer and you seem tired." He offers. I shake my head no, heading towards his trailer. I really don't need anymore rumours about me going around town.

" Good night Hopper. " He waves. I just nod my head, pulling out of the park to head home.
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The familiar head ache taking residence in my head right on time. Just like every other day - like clock work as I slowly drift off to sleep, the usual nightmares to follow suite.

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