danger. [max]

7. The Mind Flayer

im back bitches.

edited 07.18.22
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Y/N's POV
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AFTER OUR BRUSH with almost a certain death, we were going back for supplies. The five of us awkwardly walked along the abandoned tracks, depending on our flashlights to lead the way.

"You're positive that was Dart?" I inquired, breaking the thick silence.

"Yes. He had the same exact yellow pattern on his butt." Dustin responded, not bothering to turn back to us.

"He was tiny two days ago." Max noted, recalling their brief encounter.

"Well, he's molted three times already." Dustin added sparingly.

"Malted?" I asked.

"Molted. Shed his skin to make room for growth like hornworms." Dustin responded, correcting me.

"When's he gonna molt again?" Max questioned, watching her steps.

"It's gotta be soon. When he does, he'll be fully grown, or close to it. And so will his friends." Dustin replied, glancing behind him.

"Yeah, and he's gonna eat a lot more than just cats." Steve remarked.

"Wait, a cat? Dart ate a cat?" Lucas spoke up, stopping Dustin with his hand. Taken aback, stared at him with shock.

"No, what? No." Dustin answered defensively, brushing Luacs's hand off.

"What are you talking about? He ate Mews." Steve told Dustin

"You're kidding right?" I questioned, turning to face him.

"Mews? Who's Mews?" Max asked Steve.

"It's Dustin's cat." Steve nonchalantly responded.

"Steve!" Dustin yelped, glaring at him.

"I knew it! You kept him!" Lucas exclaimed, pushing Dustin shoulder again.

"No! No. No, I No,.." Dustin denied, stammering in the process, "He missed me. He wanted to come home."

"Bullshit!" I groaned, rolling my eyes.

"I didn't know he was a Demogorgon, okay?" Dustin exclaimed.

"Oh, so now you admit it?" Lucas laughed, shaking his head.

"Guys, who cares? We have to go." Max urged us, since we have been standing around instead of walking.

"I care!" Lucas exclaimed, reminding her of the weird rules of the party

"We care." I corrected Lucas, "You put the party in jeopardy, You broke the rule of law."

"So did you!" Dustin cried out in disbelief.

"Please tell me what the hell I did wrong." I stated, crossing my arms.

"You told a stranger the truth!" Dustin emphasized, while pointing a flashlight in Max's face.

"A stranger?" Max gasped, walking back toward us.

"You wanted to tell her, too!" I pointed out, pushing down his hat brim.