Cuts & Bruises [Max x Reader]

Snowball of 84'

Looking into the mirror for what felt like the hundredth time that evening you smiled. You were excited for tonight, and though you were nervous about wearing a button up shirt and some slacks, you looked forward to the dance.

Eleven smiled at you as she walked over to the mirror where you stood, taking a stand beside you as she glanced at your reflection "Pretty." She complimented, and you smiled at her, brushing a strand of hair behind your ear nervously as you tugged at the collar of your button up.

"You think?" Eleven smiles widely with a nod "Very!"

You laugh and look at her through the mirror "Well, I think you look very pretty too, El." The shorter girl grins at herself in the mirror, slightly twirling her dress as she sways side to side. Beaming at the shorter girl you motion her toward the bedroom door.

"Well, we shouldn't keep everyone waiting should we? I'm sure Mike's gonna freak when he sees how pretty you look."

Blushing at your comment Eleven giggles and follows after you as you make your way to the door. As you twist the knob and pull the door open, you laugh. Hopper stood outside the door, a hand raised up to knock as he stands frozen in the doorway.

"Oh..uh."

You giggle making the older man smile, his eyes dancing between you and Eleven as he glances at your outfits "Ready to go?" He questions, you shrug and look to Eleven who eagerly nods making you smile and nod "Think so." You grin.

Hopper nods and jabs his thumb over his shoulder "Let's get going then." You nod and let Eleven head out first while you and Hopper follow behind.

"I like the look." Hopper grins as he motions to your outfit and you smile, sheepishly scratching the back of your neck "Really?" He nods with a smile and you grin softly "Thank you...Do you think people are gonna stare?"

Hopper nods "Oh yeah, but it'll only be because of how beautiful you look." He grins at you and motions you to the truck as he locks the cabin behind him "Go ahead and get buckled in." You nod and give him a quick side hug before rushing to the truck.

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"Okay, you two have fun, but no kissing boys. Alright?" He glances between you and Eleven and you laugh lightly...if only he knew "No promises." You shrugged at Hopper making Eleven giggle as the two of you began to walk away.

"Hey! Close the door!" You nod and push your hand back, closing the door telekinetically since it was just the three of you in the parking lot.

As you ventured closer to the gymnasium where the dance was being held, you and Eleven both stopped, glancing at each other as you stood just outside of the doors.

"Ready?" You questioned, earning a quick and firm nod from Eleven. You smile and push the double doors open as you and Eleven stepped into the room. Slow music plays and you gaze around the room at all the slow dancing couples.

You and Eleven made your way through the slow dancing crowd and eventually made your way over to the main tables where you managed to catch a glimpse of Lucas, Dustin, Max and Mike standing around.

You smiled and grabbed onto Elevens hand to lead her toward everyone. Mike was the first to see the two of you, and he quickly stood up to meet you half way, and by you I mean Eleven.