Hellfire (Eddie Munson x OC Stranger Things Fanfiction)

Prologue

I feel my hands shake as I look across the room. Staring at the back of people's heads. I can't pay attention to any of the words coming out of Lillian's mouth.

My right foot lightly taps the tiled floor, waiting for my name to be called.

I look over to my best friend. He's already done his presentation and nailed it as always. But he did have an advantage. He had already done this class. I mean, he failed and that's why he's repeating it. But, still.

"Melissa Brooks," I hear my teacher call my name. I slowly stand from my desk, grabbing my poster and will my legs to carry me to the front of the room.

I feel a cold sweat trickle down my back as I turn around to face everyone in the room. Their faces staring up at me.

I find the face of my best friend again, seeing him smiling at me. He gives me a wink in an attempt to help calm me down.

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"You did well up there, Lyssa. I was hoping you'd faint from nerves. It would have been hilarious," my best friend cackles as we leave our class together.

"Don't be a dick!" I say, playfully hitting his arm and laughing along with him. "It did get pretty close though. I was praying for the bell to ring."

"You still up for coming to mine after school?" he asks me, leaning against the locker as I put my things away.

"As always. You know I am," I reply, closing my locker.

"Great, I can finally take you in my new van," Eddie says, smirking. "See you after school."

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I make myself comfortable on Eddie's bed after throwing my bag on the floor. Lying back, I stretch my arms above my head, which makes my shirt ride up.

"Well, hello there," Eddie says, his fingers grazing my exposed skin.

I look up at him, dirty thoughts racing through my mind. I shouldn't be feeling this way about my best friend.

His fingers touch my waist, gently stroking my skin and leaving goosebumps in his wake. His moves feel almost deliberate.

Until he starts tickling.

"You know the rules," Eddie says as I roll around underneath him, crying with laughter. "Say the words and I'll stop."

"Eddie....the Banished," I say between laughter. "Is the greatest guitarist the world has ever seen!"

"And?"

"Eddie... please, stop."

I continue laughing as he tickles me, knowing every ticklish spot on my body. My sides start to hurt from the laughter.

"Not until you finish," Eddie says, continuing his attack.

"You're the hottest guy at Hawkins High!" I scream through my laughter.

"Don't you forget it!" Eddie says, finally removing his fingers and ceasing his attack. He jumps onto the bed next to me, his head resting on his arm.

I pull my shirt back down and roll onto my side to face Eddie. His eyes looking back at me and then quickly away. His mouth opening and then shutting.