Hoyce/Hopper and Joyce - Stranger Things

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by KrystalN3rd

by KrystalN3rd

Hopper and Joyce - Stranger Things

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Two Lonely Souls Meet ~~

Joyce and Hopper were both struggling to keep their kids in line. Hopper was dealing with Eleven dating Mike Wheeler. Joyce was coping with Will and his post traumatic disorder from not only surviving the upside down but being controlled by the Mind Flayer. Joyce needed a night away and Hopper needed just the same. Both mutually decided a dinner together was best. Just two adults having dinner.

It is just a dinner, it is not like a date. Joyce thought. God I miss Bob. She decided to wear a nice dress that she hadn't worn in years. It is a dinner with another adult. This does warrant formalish clothing.

Bob was her love of her life just before he got killed by a demidog. She still dreamed of that night in her nightmares and whenever she daydreamed, she sees him being devoured by that beast.

It is only Joyce and having dinner. Why am I nervous like a teenager about his first date? Hopper thought. He nervously put on a decent suit. Hopper wanted to be dressed nicely for a change. Rather than just wearing his cop outfit.

Prior to making the plan to have dinner together, Hopper made sure Eleven went over to Max's and Joyce made sure Will was babysat by his older brother. Hopper and Joyce mutually agreed that they would meet at the restaurant rather than Hopper picking her up.

You are stubborn. Both Joyce and Hopper thought at the same time.

They both met at the fancyish restaurant. Both hesitant with words.

"I'll have the steak and potatoes." Both had said when the waiter came and asked them what they were to be having for dinner.

God, am I in love with her? Hopper thought.

God, is it too soon to move forward from Bob? Joyce thought.

"So how's work?" Both of them said at the same time.

"Work's fine. Dull lately." Both replied at the same time.

As dinner progressed, so did their conversations. They discussed the joys of parenthood as well as other things. How each were coping with the past few years worth events.

"I can pay for the check." Hopper offered.

"No no. I want to pay for my share. It is only right." Joyce offered.

Both chuckled as they both paid their half. Knowing that they can't argue with each other. Hopper had seen Joyce angry and vice versa.

Hopper walked Joyce to her car, he had his arm around her waist. This was instinct for him to do so. Joyce flushed a little as this a bit too much.

"Hopper, please don't." Joyce said as she turned to face him. Looking directly into Hopper's eyes.

"I am sorry Joyce. I just think I am falling in love with you. I know you just barely recovered from the loss of Bob. Just know I am here for you. Platonic or not." Hopper said as he kissed her forehead.

"Thank you for understanding Hopper." Joyce replies.

As they decided to hug, both were happy in this moment.

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