He didn't recognize her - how could he? She was completely changed. When they ended up deciphering a code and sneaking into the Russian base, he couldn't help but wonder how he had never noticed how green her eyes were, how she made everyone laugh without even trying, or how she literally glowed when she talked about the things she loved. And both Lexi Henderson and Steve Harrington, realized something: She realized that Hawkins had been turned upside down while she was gone. He realized that, no matter what, he had to make her stay. ______ A Stranger Things Fanfic Steve Harrington X Fem OC