New ghost theory
All ghosts are either souls of people with ADHD who keep getting distracted on their way to the afterlife or people with autism who refuse to change their routine even in death
El makes those loom coasters for everyone for Christmas. Hopper, Joyce, Mike, everyone.
Steve’s seen it before.
The barely concealed expression of horror, made right as a lady hears one of his cornball, goofy jokes and speeds through the five stages of grief as they realize they still want to fuck him.
Even if he says shit so ridiculous a middle schooler couldn’t get away with it.
(And Steve would know, because he’s watched Dustin try.)
It’s a core part of his personality really. He was smooth about it when he cared about appearances, locked the corny shit away until they were alone and he could reveal just enough of his real self to seal the deal.
Then he was all about making teddy bears talk and all other kinds of stupid shit.
Nowadays he doesn't bother with putting on the cool guy front.
Steve is who he is, and likes who he likes, and that perhaps, is why this particular look of horrified acceptance is so amusing.
Because it’s not on a girl's face.
It’s on Eddie’s.
Which he expected, because Steve’s not as stupid as the kids think.
Just as Eddie isn’t the best at hiding his crushes like he thinks he is.
The over-the-top showmanship and teasing, the jokes and theatrics might fool most of the Party, and had even Robin second guessing for a while, but none of them have done their time in the trenches.
Romance is, and has always been, Steve’s game.
“What did you say?” Eddie asks, laughter ringing through his voice, and with a cocky grin, Steve steps into his space and happily repeats himself.
“I said--if no one’s done it yet, then let me be the first to thank you for wearing those pants.” For the second time, Steve sends his eyes downward, only to slowly pull them back up. “What are they made out of? Boyfriend material?”
“oh my God.” Eddie says but he’s grinning, a finger pulling some hair across his face and Steve knows then and there that he’s won.
Normalize whatever this is
medusa and her blind lover but make it elmax
hey. do whatever you want btw. it’s your identity. kiss people for fun. enjoy sex. nobody’s stopping you. being aro and/or ace doesn’t mean you have to be repulsed by romantic or sexual activities if you don’t want to.
and also! things only mean what you meant them to mean. you can have platonic sex and platonically make out with your friends. it’s true. just be sure to communicate so that everyone involved understands and you’re good.
He/They, I do fic and head cannon requests for Monkees, Stranger Things, Percy Jackson, Marauders/Harry Potter, Umbrella Academy, Henry Danger, Keep off My Grass, Infernal Devices, Brokeback Mountain, and I'll try my hand at almost anything. Don't be shy! I am welcoming to all beliefs, preferences, identities, content requests, etc. as long as they are not damaging or harmful to any one or group.
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