Steddie One shots

Bartender

A/n this was requested by my good friend (@slaysteddiepug) now go follow her or else!! (Hi bae I hope you enjoy n I love you <3)

Eddie's PoV
I had a shitty day at work, and my boyfriend just broke up with me. So I did the reasonable thing any depressed 24 year old would do, and invited my friends out for drinks at the local bar.

Robin, Chrissy and I all caught an Uber together and sat sandwiched together in the back of the car. When we got out, we walked into the semi dark bar. Not many people where in yet, as it wasn't quite late enough in the afternoon.

Chrissy and Robin found a table at the back of the room and I went to the bar to order drinks. I sat on one of the stools and waited for one of the bartenders to notice me.

A guy about my age with perfectly styled brown hair and gorgeous hazel eyes turned around and looked at me. He was dressed all in black and had a tea towel slung over his shoulder and looked oddly familiar.

He smiled at me and walked over.

"Good evening, what can I get for ya?"

I thought about it, trying to remember what my friends wanted. "Uhm- one rum and Coke, a margarita and a Long Island iced tea" (a/n yes I just know the names of cocktails)

He nodded and started pouring drinks. We sat in silence for a little bit and I fiddled with one of the paper umbrellas.

"You're obviously here with people..?" He stated, trying to start a conversation.

I smiled slightly. "Yeah. My two best friends."

"What brings you guys in? Just a particularly hard week-?"

Jesus this guys good.

"They're trying to cheer me up. I had a shitty week at work and my boyfriend just broke up with me."

The bartender nodded as he poured the margarita into its cup and moved onto the second drink. "That sucks. At least you've got your friends to help you through it."

I nodded. "Yeah I'm lucky."

He looked up and we locked eyes for a few seconds before he looked away, his cheeks slightly pink. I shook my head of the thought, it was probably just the lighting.

When he passed me the drinks, our hands brushed against each other and I nearly stopped breathing. He quickly withdrew his hand and I walked across the room to my friends.

Chrissy nudged me with her elbow as I sat down and slid Robins drink across the table to her.

"What took you so long? Someone catch your eye?" She said with a smirk.

I quickly glanced back over at the bartender, who's name I still hadn't gotten. I swear I've seen him around somewhere though..

I shook my head firmly and took a sip of my drink. "Nah. This place is a dud."

"Then why are you sowing your drink so fast? Is it to go back to talk to the bartender. Perhaps?" Chrissy asked slyly.

Robin coughed and some of her Iced tea flew out of her nose. She wiped her nose on the napkin and shook her head. "God I hope it's not the bartender."

I pouted. "What's wrong with the bartender?"

I was being completely sarcastic... right.

Her jaw dropped. "Do you not realise who that is? Are you blind or something? Do I have to call an ambulance?"

I pulled a face at her. "Shut up. Who is he?"

"Steve Harrington! You used to have the fattest crush on him-" I kicked her from under the table.

"Oh is that him? Jeez he's had a bit of a glow up."

"Who has?" Steve asked, appearing beside the table holding a note book and pen.

Robin rolled her eyes at him. "Hi dingus."

"Hey Rob. I'm here to take your food orders."

Robin looked up at him with a serious expression. "Really? I thought you didn't take food orders, only drink orders?"

He rolled his eyes but I saw his cheeks go pink. "I'm covering for Layla."

"Sure Stevie. I'll have curly fries."

Steve nodded and scribbled it down. Chrissy wanted a cheeseburger and I wanted a mini pizza. Before he turned to leave, Steve pointed at the wet table with his pen.

"You want napkins for that?"

Robin looked at him sweetly. "Yes please babe."

"Ugh. I hate you. Can one of you guys come grab the napkins?"

I stood up so fast I almost got vertigo and Robin snickered.

"I'll come."

Chrissy held her hand over her mouth trying to stifle her laughter. Steve looked a nice mix of shocked and annoyed.

As we walked back to the bar, Steve slipped the peice of paper with our orders into the kitchen.

"So how'd you end up here?" I asked him as he opened a new pack of napkins.

"I'm only part time at uni and my parents told me I have to support myself. This was close to my apartment and I have experience making drinks. Pretty much explains itself."

I leant against the wall and he looked up at me. His hazel eyes watched me carefully and before I knew what I was doing, I kneeled next to him.

I brushed my hand over his cheek and pulled him in closer, our lips meeting. I ran my hand through his perfectly styled hair and he pulled back slightly, looking at me.

"I'm so sorry! Did I-"

He shook his head and brushed a curl from away from my face. "It's um- that's one of the best kisses I've had.. in a long time."

I blushed and he smiled.

"Y'know I used to have a massive crush on you? In middle school." I said softly.

He chuckled. "Yeah.. I was a dick back then. I actually had a small crush on year in senior year."

I gasped. "What!? Really?"

The bell on top of the counter rang and we both stood up awkwardly. Robin stood smugly with her hand hovering over the bell, and Chrissy stood behind her, grinning like a maniac.

"Ello- where are our napkins?" Robin said, still sporting a smug look.

Steve sucked back down behind the counter to pick up the napkins and slid them over to Robin who took them.

"Mhm. Eddie you gonna join us.. or are you busy."

I nodded. "I'll be back in a sec, hold on."

Robin and Chrissy walked back to our table, whispering excitedly.

"What are you trying to get me fired Munson?" Steve asked me, taking the tea towel off his shoulder to clean a glass.

I quickly scribbled down my number on the corner of one of the napkins that had been left out, and handed it to Steve who looked bemused.

"Come join us after your shift?" I asked, trying my best to look innocent

He laughed and shook his head. "Alright. See you soon."

A/n idk if I like how this turned out how I wanted it to or if I like it so um.. yeah.

Also I stole someone's name (but it's spelt differently) cause why not. (Hope you don't mind tho bae)

Wednesday is almost over for me so this is the last update of the day :(

See you again next week!!