"I didn't need a hero, Billy." Darian sneers, dusting off his coat, eyes glaring.
Billy only smirks, reaching over and untangling one of Darians dark curls, quickly catching himself, pulling his hand back. "It didn't seem like that a minute ago." B...
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Hawkins, Indiana
November 1984
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Night.
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The group continues to run through the tunnels with Steve leading. Darian hung back, making sure everyone was safe from his end, ordering them forward. Suddenly the ground rumbles, making everyone stumble.
Max stumbles into Darian, the dark teen quickly steadies her, his chest rising and falling. There was a roar in the distance, making everyone turn. "What was that?" Max asks into his ear. The roars were getting louder.
"They're coming," Darian announces, pushing Max towards Lucas and the others, Steve runs towards him and grabs his arm. "Run!" He orders everyone to turn and sprint in the opposite direction of the noise. Steve kept himself behind Darian and the others, ensuring their safety.
Darian kept a tight hold on Steve's wrist, making sure he wasn't left behind.
They finally spot the rope. "There, there!" Lucas yells "Come on! Let's go." Mike yells
Steve runs forward and he begins ordering the kids, "Come on let's go!" Steve yells, helping them one by one. The panic was real.
Max was the first out, then Lucas, then Mike and Dustin.
Steve looks down at Darian, eyes wide as they turn to the incoming Demo-dogs. Steve raises his bat, his heart pounding. The kids yell for them, trying to reach out to them.
Just as the demo dogs pass them, Steve turns and he hugs Darian into his chest, shutting his eyes tight, ready for impact. But nothing. Steve and Darian lift their heads as the demo dogs pass them. "This is..." Darian breaths
They stare off as the demo dogs run off. Darian's chest was pressed into Steve's back, panting.
"Eleven." Mike breaths from above.
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Steve helps Darian up the rope, "there you go." Steve grunts
Darian pants as he finally settles on safe ground, he's quickly pulled into a tight hug. Mike clutches to him. "Oh." Darian breathes, this is new. "Don't ever do that again," Mike whispers
Darian smiles as he returns the hug, yeah this is nice. "Uh, a little help down here!" Steve yells, still stuck in the tunnels.
Darian and Mike pull away. Darian quickly falls to his knees and he helps pull Steve help. Mike clutches at his waist to keep him steady. Steve grunts as he pulls himself up, his fingers digging into the dirt.
Finally, they all land comfortably on the ground with Steve panting against Darian's thighs. Steve begins to laugh making Darian chuckle, bringing a hand down to lightly pet Steve's hair. Steve finally looks up and he meets Darian's gaze.
Darian's breath halts completely, realizing their very intimate position. Yeah popping a hard one right now isn't the best idea. Steve quickly realizing it too, scrambles off of Darian, a light blush on his cheeks.
Darian clears his throat and with the help of his brother, stands.
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The next day.
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Steve lay in a hospital bed, his face cleaned up and bandaged. Darian sat beside him, asleep. He came right when visiting hours were open. Steve stares at him with a small smile, a tray of hospital food on his lap. The teen mindlessly pokes at the food the nurse gave him.
Suddenly the hospital room door slides open, and the doctor comes waltzing in. Darian sits up straight, startled. Steve quickly looks away and towards the doctor.
"Okay, Mr. Harrington, you are good to go. Your scans came back, there are no broken bones except for that minor fracture on your nose. You do have a concussion, but we aren't too worried about it. Don't overexert yourself, but stay on your feet. Are your parents coming to pick you up?" The doctor asks, quickly rambling without a care whether or not he startled them.
Steve swallows harshly at the mention of his parents and he shakes his head. "Uh I'll be taking him home, I have their permission and Steve's permission," Darian speaks up, Steve turns to him surprised.
The doctor smiles, clapping his hands. "Very well, the nurse will be in with your clothes, so please get ready. I hope you have a safe trip home." The doctor announces, he turns on the balls of his feet and he's quickly out the door and onto the next patient.
Steve gently presses a hand on top of the one resting on his bed, catching Darian's attention. "You spoke with my parents?" Steve asks "I thought I'd give them an update on their son, I'm sorry they're not coming." Darian whispers
Steve sighs with a heavy look and he nods, he didn't expect them to. "Yeah it's not too hard to believe, but thank you," Steve whispers
Soon the nurse comes in with Steve's things. Steve grunts as he stands from the bed and he makes his way over. Darian's eyes widen when he's met with Steve's rear. Quickly Darian turns, keeping his eyes everywhere but the teen. His face was bright red.
Steve straightens up when he feels a breeze and he turns to Darian, relaxing when he sees his attention anywhere but him. The only giveaway was Darian's flushed cheeks, making his own brighten. "Uh, do you want to grab some real breakfast before I drop you off?" Darian asks, clearing his throat as he adjusts himself in his seat.
Steve looks away from putting on his jeans, smiling. "Uh yeah, sounds good," Steve states, shrugging nonchalantly, his heart jumping.
Darian couldn't help the smile that spread his lips.
