Cover by @/maalidoesart on Tumblr. After defeating Vecna, the town of Hawkins, Indiana tries to return to normal. Still homeless, Eddie begins to take interest in the friend that he helped conquer the Upside Down: Steve Harrington. His feelings are buried deep beneath trauma and fear, but with help, he begins to unravel his own identity. Steve struggles with his bisexuality and fear of coming out to the man he's beginning to fall for: Eddie Munson. He tries to reconcile them among friends, but his façade is slowly crumbling. This story contains strong language, violence, etc. Each chapter is prefaced with a trigger warning if needed.

Steve hates Eddie and Eddie hates Steve. But for how long? Strong language and light smut included.