Mysteries Unraveled: Rules Broken, Hearts Awoken

Dinner With the Hoppers/Byers'

Sam's POV

After getting your vehicle to be drivable you had talked with Hopper a little more, not getting a chance to say goodbye to Dmitri.

You went home to find Eddie questioning Steve about you and had a small spat before going to change quickly and leaving. The tone of disgust at you was just too much. Of course you know Dmitri is older and it might seem strange, the two of you ... fucking ... that's all it was ... right?
Anyway, it's none of his business and for him to insinuate that Dmitri couldn't actually want anything except sex from you, it hurt. It was a painful reminder of what you'd lost together and what he thinks of you.

The rest of the day was spent killing time in different stores until you were tired of it and went to the city library. Not the greatest idea cause it was quiet enough for you to stew over Eddie. The more you thought about it, the more you had to convince yourself to stop considering his question to Steve wasn't driven by jealousy. That hope was too painful to carry.

'Did she tell you about Enzo?' He'd been asking Steve.
It wasn't just curiosity in his voice, his tone harsh and twisted. Maybe though, just maybe, it had been jealousy and not disgust.
It's too dangerous to go down that road though. Hoping that jealousy equates to anything. He's made his choice. He's been clear about his feelings. It's time to move on and luckily, you've found someone that makes you smile. Really smile, not a forced movement of muscles to convince those around you you're fine. A genuine smile. It's time to enjoy the way you don't overthink everything with him. Dmitri. Even if it's just fucking, it's time to give things a chance.

"I didn't know you were coming." You grin to Dmitri as he steps outside for a smoke when you arrive at Hopper and Joyce's.

"You are still driving that?" He asks as he looks at your vehicle with clear plastic taped to the windows temporarily, jutting the cigarette between his fingers in its direction.

Luckily whoever smashed it up didn't leave the windshield a complete loss.

"Gotta get around somehow." You say and take his cigarette, standing close.

"You look nice." He says as he looks you up and down, making you smile cause you're really not dressed up.

"You look good too, maybe we can go back to your place for dessert after." You say seductively as you step even closer.

"You are going to make the American kill me, I do not think he'll approve." He says but doesn't move away.

"You afraid of Hopper?" You tease and inch your way to his lips.

"Sam!" El exclaims happily as the door flies open, making you both jump a little.

She grabs your hand and starts to pull you inside.

"Later." You grin to Dmitri and hand him the cigarette back.

"Show us!" Will says excitedly as El closes her bedroom door.

"I'm not very good at it." You warn due to their enthusiasm.

You place your hand on El's radio and it comes to life as you concentrate.

"It's not throwing vans with my mind, but it's something." You say when you stop.

"That's still awesome!" Will says.

"Dinner's ready." Joyce says with a smile as she knocks then opens the door.

You end up sat next to Dmitri, making quiet conversation between gaps in the bigger conversation happening with the entire table.