Downside Up [W.Byers]

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"Guys, this is stupid." Ruby rolls her eyes as her, Lucas, and Dustin examine the arcade, waiting for any sign of the red headed girl.

"Still no sign?" Dustin ignores her. "Jack shit." Lucas shakes his head. Ruby jumps in front of the binoculars, blocking his view. "Damn it, Ruby. I can't see." Lucas shouts.

"Oh! Damn it. My mom's gonna murder me." Dustin sighs, checking his watch. "So go home. I'll radio if she comes." Lucas responds. "Oh, yeah, nice try. You just want me out of here so you can make your move." Dustin sneers.

"Oh, 'cause you're such a threat." Lucas says sarcastically. "That's right. She would not be able to resist these pearls." Dustin purrs. "I bet Ruby would date me if I asked." Dustin turns to the blonde, who's eyes widen. "She's too busy dreaming about Will." Lucas responds, smirking.

"What? I'm not!" She slaps his arm. "Yeah, right." He chuckles. "I'm going home. Where I won't be falsely accused." She crosses her arms, beginning to walk away. "Going back home to lover boy, are we?" Dustin jokes, causing her to flip him off.

"We never should have taught her that." Dustin mutters. "Yeah, you're right."

Ruby begins walking home, which isn't too far away. Joyce would probably freak out if she found out about this, though she would sneak in through Will's room.

"Hey, Will." Ruby smiles as she easily pushes the window open. Will jumps at the sudden entrance, then sighs. "Rube, you can't just sneak into my room whenever you want." He whines, setting his drawing down.

"Why not?" She pouts her bottom lip, arms crossed. Will playfully rolls his eyes, pushing her face away. "Is bob home?" She asks, earning a nod. "What were you just drawing?" She asks with a smile, reaching for it. He pulls it back, making it out of her reach.

She doesn't give up. She leans forward, towering over his legs to try and pull it. "Will!" She laughs. "It's not- it's not done yet.." he lies, hiding it behind his back.

Suddenly, there's a knock on the door, and Johnathan enters. "Hey, guys. I didn't know what you'd like, so I got a variety." He states, placing three movies down. "Whatever you want." Will shrugs.

"All right." Johnathan nods, then leaves the room. "Will, won't you tell me what you're drawing?" Ruby pleads. "Alright." He sighs, pulling it out from behind him. "Zombie boy?" She looks up at him.

"Who called you that?" She questions again. "I don't know."

"Will, come on, talk to me." Ruby taps him. "Stop treating me like that." He snaps. "What? Like what?"