Cheat The Devil- Steve Harrington x Fem OC ON HOLD UNIT END OF SEPTEMBER 2024

007

Season 2!

October 1984

Its almost one year after the events of Will and the Demogorgon. Steve and Layla are still best friends but Steve dropped Tommy and Carol finally. Nancy, Layla and Jonathan are now great friends after the dramatic events having brought them together, Layla and Hopper are a better father-daughter relationship but still isn't what most would be. Layla and Jonathan have also become great friends due to their feeling for Steve and Nancy, both understand the position each other are in. Since Layla and Jonathan got closer that also meant Layla was getting closer with Will and the rest of the party, which she was happy about. The party welcomed her with open arms naming her their protector and warrior, which again she was happy to take on the name and role. Hopper had finally stopped drinks and taking pills, sure it was because El was now in the house, but to Layla whatever got him to stop worked. Layla was jealous of he fact that El gets to have a sober Jim while she got the addict but she was happy El had someone to stay with at least. But having Eleven around also meant Layla had more secrets from everyone, especially Mike and the party. 

Steve and Layla are now seniors in High school, Steve was working on his college essay while Layla was at his house to help him. 

"Okay, can you read it over again? I think I fixed it" Steve asked Layla

"Sure hand it over"

After Layla finished re-reading his essay she spoke up saying "It's a lot better, just a couple things. Here you talk about the war and then you start talking about basketball and... I just don't see how the two connect"

"Well it's because-"

"Don't tell me. Write it. You just have to be specific as to why you chose them and why they relate"

"Ugh, I'll do it tomorrow"

"Have Nancy look it over too"

"Why? You're great at English"

"Maybe. But Nancy's Like stupid smart"

"Okay, but still"

"Whatever Harrington. I gotta get home so we can make it to school tomorrow, on time that is" Layla laughed 

"Alright, see you tomorrow"

"Yep, see ya" Layla said walking out to her bike

Once Layla got home to the new house they were staying in, the cabin again in the middle of nowhere, She knocked the code she El knew she could open the door. She got inside, said her hellos and headed straight for bed. 

Layla woke up the next morning and got ready for school and had breakfast with El and her dad, having eggo's again. She left soon after breakfast to see Steve and Nancy in his car, most likely working on his essay. After a few classes Jonathan, Nancy and Layla walked out of their shared class when Nancy and Layla were handed a Halloween party flyer, Nancy asked for another one to give to Jonathan. 

"You're coming to this" Nancy said handing the flyer to Jonathan. Layla laughed knowing Jonathan wouldn't go to a party.

"Cant, I have plans with Will" 

"All night? Yeah right, you'll be home by 9 and sit in your room read a comic listening to music" Nancy stated

"Sounds like a nice night" Jonathan joked.

before Nancy could respond Steve came up behind her picking her up and spinning her around. Layla and Jonathan made eye contact deciding to head off to class and to leave the couple. 

"So... how's Will doing?"

"You just saw him a couple days ago"

"Right, I forgot" Layla said before the bell rang for class. As Jonathan started walking away Layla said "At least consider the party, I can't third wheel alone all night, I need ya"

After school Layla was headed to the Byers for movie night when she saw a blue Camaro almost run over the party. She caught up to the kids all pulled over to make sure they were ok, but before she could say anything Dustin spoke up "Since when are you a badass who drives a motorcycle?"

"Since always" Lucas says back to Dustin. Layla laughed asking "Are you guys okay?"

"We're fine" Mike snapped

"Geez sorry" Layla said before riding off to the Byers

When she arrived she walked in and said her hellos and made sure Joyce didn't need help with anything, which she didn't so she left to see Will. She walked to the doorway to hear Jonathan and Will talking about 'zombie boy'.

"Ooo! Who's zombie boy? Sounds cool"

"It's... me..." Will responded to Layla 

"You're tellin me I'm friends with him? Awesome!" Will smiled at her comment 

"See? Told ya" Jonathan said to Will