butterflies; steve harrington x henderson!oc

prologue

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valarie henderson was incapable of dealing with reality.
after all, she was the one who raised her younger brother while her mother did everything she could to alleviate the pain of her husband's imprisonment, despite the fact that he abused valerie in unthinkable ways that made her skin peel and her insides crawl.

valarie's past trauma had left a deep scar in her psyche, one that had been haunting her for years. despite her best efforts to move on, the memories of her abusive father always lingered at the back of her mind. with the help of chief jim hopper, she managed to imprison her father and finally get the closure she needed. However, even with her father behind bars, the fear and anxiety that had been ingrained in her remained. hopper had become a father figure to her, someone she could turn to for guidance and support. but even he couldn't fully ease the pain and trauma she had endured. as she lay in bed, listening to the sound of her own breaths, valarie couldn't help but wonder if she would ever truly be free from the ghosts of her past.

valarie's anxiety often overwhelms her, as she feels like people are constantly watching and waiting to harm her. this fear is so consuming that it's difficult for her to trust anyone outside of her inner circle, which consists of her brother and her best friend. they help her put on a brave face every day, but the memories of her past trauma still lingers, haunting her at every turn. despite her efforts to move on, valarie often feels like she's just barely keeping it together. She's grateful for the support of those closest to her, but the constant fear and anxiety can feel suffocating.

valarie tried her best to be happy for steve when he got a girlfriend, but deep down, she felt like she was losing her best friend. She couldn't help but feel a bit left out and replaced by the new girl in steve's life. they used to spend so much time together, but now it seemed like steve had less and less time for her. valarie tried not to let it bother her, but she couldn't help feeling a bit jealous of the new girlfriend who had taken her place in steve's life.

valarie's thoughts continued to spiral as she tried to bury her feelings for steve deep down. she couldn't help but feel like she was just a backup option, someone to lean on when things weren't going well with nancy. despite her efforts to push her own feelings aside, she couldn't stop thinking about steve and how he made her feel. But deep down, she believed that he could never see her in that way. nancy was beautiful, popular, and confident, while valarie felt like nothing but a freak. she couldn't imagine steve ever wanting someone like her, and the thought made her feel even more alone.

valarie's brother has always been her biggest supporter. despite everything that has happened in their lives, he has always been there for her. when she feels like the world is against her, he's the only one who cheers her on. his unwavering love and support give her the strength to keep going, even when things get tough. no matter what, she knows that she can always count on him to be there for her, and that means everything to her.

valarie finds comfort in sketching the things around her. whether it's a flower in the garden or a building on the street, she takes out her sketchbook and pencil and starts drawing. she's always been good at it, and it's a way for her to escape from the world and be alone with her thoughts. as she sketches, she feels like she's creating something beautiful, something that she has control over. it's a way for her to express herself without using words, and it makes her feel calm and at peace. she loves the way the pencil glides across the paper, creating lines and shapes that capture the essence of the world around her. when she's done, she has a piece of art that she can be proud of, and it's a reminder that there is beauty in the world, even when things feel tough.

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˗ˏˋauthor's notes'ˎ˗

so that's valarie's life!

 hope your liking the story so far as this is my first time writing.

if you have and suggestions or if i made any mistakes don't be afraid to point it out im always open to your suggestions/constructive criticism it helps me as a writer!

love you guys<3

- ahana/anna

later alligator🐊