Two Hearts (Joyce Byers x Fem Reader)

If only you were mine

Will was still in the hospital, but the doctors said he should be fully recovered by halloween day.

Joyce and you had slept in the hospital side by side and after two nights of that you convinced her to come back home with you.

"Will is gonna be just fine, Joyce." you had told her.

And after a while, she finally agreed to let you drive her home.

And as you two approach the house after parking, she stops a few feet in front of the porch.

She grasps your hand in hers as she stares at her home.

The feeling is surprising, but very welcomed.

You two had been together for just two days and she was already holding your hand!

But you can feel that she's nervous as her hand shakes against your palm.

You begin to ask, "What's wrong, J-", but before you can finish your sentence, she wraps her arms around you and places her head on your chest.

You stand, surprised for a moment before wrapping your arms around her too.

She sniffles into your shirt.

"What's wrong, Joyce?" you ask.

She closes her eyes and murmurs, "This house, Y/N. This house scares me now. What if those demogorgons are still there? Will they hurt my baby again?".

You gently nuzzle your head on top of hers as you reply, "I'll be here for you guys. I'll protect you.".

She looks up at you with her tearful eyes, "But weren't you only stationed here until you found Will? Aren't you supposed to be returning to the police station? Your duty is done here, right?".

You chuckle softly, "I think the chief won't mind if I take care of his favorite girl for a little while longer...".

She smiles against your chest, "And what about the hole in my house? I'm sorry about that too... I was just scared. So, so scared...of everything. But I'm better now that you're here.".

You rub her back as you say, "We'll fix the wall. And I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, Joyce. I'll be here for as long as you want me.".

She gently hugs you tighter, "I think I'll want you forever.".

You sigh softly, "If only you were mine, Joyce. If only you were mine...".

She looks back up at you.

She's so cute and short.

You love her so much.

You've had a crush on her since the day you were stationed at her house.

"I'm yours, Y/N. I'm all yours. If yesterday didn't clarify that enough let me show you how much I want to be your girl." she murmurs before grasping you by your collar, bringing your face down towards hers.

She stands on her tippy toes as her lips press against yours.

You both close your eyes, enjoying the wonderful kiss.

You place one hand on her hip and the other on the back of her neck, deepening the kiss.

You feel her body against yours until you both pull away.

She's blushing.

So are you.

Her cheeks are red as she smiles goofily up at you.

"I'm your girlfriend and you're mine." she whispers.

"But... But we've only been together for two days!" you exclaim.

"Yeah? I've done crazier things in two days. Just go with it. Unless you want to go slower, of course. Do you?" she asks.

"No, no, this speed is just fine. But, god, Joyce, you make me want to scream it from the rooftops and tell the whole world that Joyce Byers is my girl." you murmur before she pulls you in for a second kiss.

You lift her little body into your strong arms.

She curls her legs around your hips as you bring her inside of the house.

You place her down in the living room as you two pull your lips away from each other.

You both turn to look around the broken home.

"We'll get this place fixed up in a Jiff, Joyce. As long as I'm here, no demogorgan can hurt you." you assure her.

She smiles, holding your hand.

"Jonathan and Will are gonna love you." she whispers.

"But will they accept us for being... you know? Lesbians? I mean, it is only the 80's. Being gay isn't cool." you ask.

She nods, "I brought those boys up to be accepting of everyone. We'll be fine, sweetheart. Just fine.".