Without You (Steddie)

Steve POV

Eddie and Steve have known each other since middle school. It wasn't until the recent touch with the Upsidedown had they really gotten close again. The kids adored him, all of their friends loved him. He fit right in, and Steve had fallen absolutely head over heals for him.

It's been exactly 6 months since Eddie was taken by the monsters in the Upsidedown.
6 months since Steve's felt anything, or wanted to feel anything. 6 months since he's been happy to see someone, or hear someone else's voice. How has it only been 6 months?

Steve's drinking has gotten out of hand, so has the undying need to numb it all away. One of the best friends he's had since Robin, gone in a matter of moments. Eddie was easy to talk to, his personality was infectious. He could light up a whole damn room with just a smile. Nothing's been the same since he's been gone. It feels like his whole world is collapsing in on him with every breath he takes.