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Maybe In Another Lifetime

(Part II)

Steve Harrington x reader

Synopsis: It’s always been Nancy, but now that she’s with Jonathan, maybe there’s slight hope for you after all.

•~•

I’d be lying if I said that everything had immediately gone back to normal after that whole ordeal. Me and the guys did go back to your jobs as if nothing had ever happened, but the damage was already done. In both situations with the Russians and with my feelings.

I had made up your mind. To officially move on, I’d have to leave your job, so that is what I planned. I’d be spending my last week at Scoops Ahoy and soon, I’d be rid of my feelings for the boy.

A few days ago, my family and I had gotten a letter from a few extended family members, asking for aid in taking care of my grandmother back in California. I thought of this as an opportunity to get over Steve. Even if it was only for the summer.

Giving the lovely couple in front of me their ice cream, the fun ambiance in the ice cream parlor was ruined when Steve came in for his shift. As if it wasn’t hard enough to go on with the plan whilst he was still beside me

“You’re leaving?!”

“Steve” I hushed, quickly pulling him to the backroom, giving your lovely customers a sorry gaze “Robin, could you...” I nod over to the rest of the cuztomers that were starting to file in

“Oh yeah yeah of course” Pulling Steve to the back room, I finally let go of him when the door is shut, wondering how this whole situation was going to play out

“I really had to hear from Max that you’re leaving Hawkins?” He stated in a matter-of-fact tone. He wasn’t just saying the obvious, he was stating it with purpose. Like he was going to stop me. Why wouldn’t he stop you? You had been his close friend since high school and even helped him get with the girl he actually liked

Rolling my eyes, I sigh exasperatedly. It was definitely a mistake to have told the kiddie group before telling Steve. At least Robin was able to actually keep a secret.

“It’s only for the summer, Steve. And besides, I think it’s time I get a life and go to college” I wince when I realized how I worded my words “Sorry, I didn’t mean it that way”

“I’m just saying you know. Kinda expected that I’d be one of the firsts to know. Heck! You could’ve even consulted me on this plan of yours! No, you should’ve consulted me on this before doing it rashly!” I take a step back, shocked of the audacity he had on saying that I could’ve consulted him first

“This is my life, Steve. You aren’t my dad or my boyfriend. You don’t get to have a say in this” I say hardly, making myself clear. He may have been a big part of my life, but I was still my own person and I make the decisions that would be good for me.

We only looked at each other for a moment and I can see the way his eyes moved around as he ingested my words. Seemingly coming to a conclusion, his eyes hardened and his lips pulled to a tight-lipped smile.

“You know what? You’re right. I’m not your boyfriend or anyone important, so go do what you want to do and life your life out of this ice cream parlor” He said as he backed away from me and to the door

“Steve-” I start off, but he was gone. Sighing, I rub a hand over my face. This was not how I wanted to spend my last week in Scoops Ahoy.

Knowing that I wouldn’t get anything out of him when he’s like this. I decide to let him cool off and just talk to him on our next shift; the day after tomorrow.

Packing up my bags, I clock out and wave at Robin as I exited the shop, ignoring Steve just as he’s ignoring me.

•~•

Going back on our next shift was awkward to say the least. The knit wit had done absolutely no move to approach me or even apologize for his outburst the other day

"Steve-" I tried to call out when I had managed to corner him at the backroom, but he had just as easily slipped out and gone back to the front

"What can I get you beautiful ladies today?" I hear him chime at the group of women that just came in. I roll my eyes at his insistent actions to keep this disagreement on going.

"He's just dumb. Give him some time" Robin smiled, trying to make me feel better

"But I don't have time, Robin" I cried out. I was literally leaving in a few days and won't be back until after summer and I either have to study and go to some sort of university, or find myself a job until mom and dad decides to hand over the business to me "I might not even come back at all! If all goes well and an opportunity comes up at California, I'm not gonna come back!"

"Well then let's hope no opportunities come around" Robin teased, trying to cheer me up, "Sorry sorry- Just- He'll come around, and if he doesn't then it's his loss"

"You gonna keep chit chattin' or help me" Steve says hardly all of a sudden, appearing out of nowhere "Not sure if you can tell, but there are a lot of customers here" He says, looking at Robin, but the way he spoke had an edge as if he was making it clear that he was talking to me.

Without saying anything, I walk past Robin and to the front where I put a smile on my face, tending to the customers. If he was gonna be an ass the whole time, then fine. Besides, I'm hoping that the dingus comes back to his senses before I leave.

I was wrong. He did not come back to his sense. If he had then he'd have maybe thought of dropping by before I left or maybe calling, but he didn't. So here I am, saying goodbye to the gang with him missing. Like come on! Even Lucas was here! And I barely even socialize with the kid.

"Don't forget to come back" Nancy teased, hugging me tight "I'm sorry Steve didn't come" She whispered when we were close enough. I didn't want everyone else finding out about the mishap between the hair and I.

"It's okay. He'll get his head straight soon enough" I smile, pulling away when I hear my dad finish loading up the car with my things.

“You ready, dear?” Dad asked me, walking over to us

“Yep,” I smile “Said my goodbyes and all”

“This isn’t a goodbye, sweetheart. Just a see you later” Dad hated goodbyes since saying that just meant that you aren’t coming back, so he just always settles for a ‘see you soon’ or ‘see you later’

“Yeah, and that ‘later’ will be a month from now” I laughed before waving goodbye to everyone and going in the car.

As we drove away, I couldn’t stop myself from looking at the Harrington house when we had passed by. By the looks of it, he was home but apparently refused to leave. I laugh when I suddenly remembered of that one time Steve had thrown a party. It was in honor of finally getting the girl. Nancy and I had to go home that night, and went back the next morning to find the place trashed. We all practically had to work together to make sure the place was spotless before Mr and Mrs. Harrington got home.

Only did I lean back and get comfortable at the back seat when I couldn’t see the Harrington house anymore. Watching as the trees blurred whilst dad drove us to the airport, I didn’t miss the large green sign that said ‘Leaving Hawkins’.

Oddly enough, the thought of leaving Hawkins made me tear up. The town may be shitty, but it held some deep memories. Both the good and the bad.

•~•

I stretch my body as I exited the aircraft. Being in a cramped space was never my cup of tea. That only worsened when you get that specific airplane smell that they release in the air. It’s like a toned down dads cologne.

California was interesting. The waves was something I wasn’t used to and I didn’t appreciate still feeling sand in some random body part even after we it had been days since the visit from the beach.

Grams seemed to also be... grumpier than I remember her to be? All I know is that she wasn’t as grumpy looking as she did now. She was still a sweet old lady of course, but she was a lot more hot headed now than before which made caring for her a little hard. I mean getting to know the routine and everything they did was hard in its self, but a short-tempered old woman on top of that wasn’t fun.

Although like every old grandparent out there, she still gave me more than enough money for the trouble and some extras for me to spend on myself since I was apparently ‘a good girl’

“Mom! Dad!” I scream out when I see them both holding signs of my name up on the airport. Running up to them, I soon realize that they weren’t the only ones there. There was a third figure beside them that was holding up a pink balloon

“Steve?”

“Hey,” He smiled sheepishly when I got near. Before I could say anything, I was pulled into the chest of my parents and brought into a suffocating hug

“How are you, sweetheart? How was Cali?”

“Well, its was-”

“Let the girl eat first, Marilyn. She just got back and I’m sure she’s hungry” Dad cut off, taking my luggage from me and went on with walking to the car

“You’re dad’s right” I hear mum mutter from beside me and I silently prayed that she wouldn’t leave me alone with Steve “We’ll go visit a diner on the way and you-” she looked at Steve “can just have your lunch with us. I’m sure your parents won’t mind”

“Oh- uh-“ Steve’s eyes drifted between me and mom as he panicked for a reply to give “Yes, of course. Thank you, Mrs. y/l/n”

“Oh it’s nothing now come on” She ushers before walking and catching up with dad. I’d follow after her if it wasn’t horrible of me to just leave Steve, but unfortunately it was, so here I am, walking beside the man who is still very much good looking.

I’m not even sure, but the airport suddenly felt so tight and crowded, and since when was the car parked so far, or was that just me? But still I don’t think-

“Y/n”

“Hm?” I replied instantly before I could stop myself, cursing at myself mentally for making it sound like I was waiting for him to say something. I mean I was but at the same time I had hoped that he didn’t.

“About last month...” I immediately knew what he was talking about and wished that he’d stop talking “I’m sorry. I acted so entitled and... I was embarrassed so I didn’t see you off”

I just shrugged “It’s okay and thank you for the apology, but don’t worry. It’s been a month, Steve. I’m not one to hold grudges... well unless you really fucked me over.” I shake my head, straying from the topic for a short moment “Like I said, it’s been a month. I got time to think too and I acted a but rashly as well”

Steve nodded and looked like he wanted to say something more, but something was holding him back. When we finally reached the car and he still didn’t say anything, I just let it go and not let my mind wander on it. Right now, the goal is to get food inside me.

“Steve, whatever’s you wanna say, just say it. You’ve sighed at least 20 times in the last minute, repeatedly look at me then look away, and mutter to yourself for half the time” I say, putting my hands on the table. It was honestly getting annoying seeing him about to say something then stop. It’s a whole process and I’d rather just have it over with

“My parents don’t care and are literally at the other table looking at my pics in Cali so don’t worry if that’s what your fussing your head about” He stayed silent for a few minutes before sighing

“I’m only saying this because Nancy told me that I’d get a positive answer by doing so” He started, muttering so lowly that if I didn’t listen properly then I wouldn’t hear it. Taking a deep intake of breath-

“I missed you” Before exhaling as if he had released something so heavy on his should

“I missed you too?”

“No no” He shook his head, brows furrowing “I- It’s- I missed you... like a lot”

What in the world is Steve trying to get out of me but saying this “I missed you a lot too?”

“No, its-”

“Steve, darling just say what you mean. I won’t judge, I promise” I smile, trying to give him as much comfort as I can, seeing that he really is having a hard time

“IlikeyouandNancysaidthatyoulikedmetooso-”

“Steve steve, honey” I laughed, stopping him “You’re speaking too fast. Say it slowly”

“I... like you...”

As soon as those words left his lips, time stopped. This isn’t like those cliche ones where stopped because they finally like you back and you just wanna kiss them, no. It’s not like that. I mean this is the type of stop wherein I don’t know what to feel.

This moment has only ever been a dream to me and so, I am absolutely confused on what to say or do. I’ve liked the guy- no- loved the guy for years and now that it’s finally here, I don’t know how to react. It just all felt so surreal and like one dream that I could wake up from if I don’t make the right choices

The feeling is just like how the airplane goes up and your ears pop and everything is just a blur. I can still see everything moving and I can see that he’s talking but I don’t understand a word. It’s like I’m deep under water and he’s on land. I can sort of hear him but not audibly. I’m only back to reality when he starts snapping fingers in front of me

“I’m sorry?” I ask, not hearing the rest of what he said

“How do you feel?”

“I mean... Steve don’t get me wrong” I can visibly see his eyes start to get worried by my words “I really like you too. More than you possibly ever will, but you have to understand that... this has only ever been a dream to me”

“Yeah yeah I- I can get that” He nods, leaning towards me before thinking “so... what does that mean?”

“I mean...” I laugh “We need to take this slow. You know, talking and shit before everything hits the fan.”

“Yeah no sure. I can do slow. I’m great at slow! I mean look at me! It took me years and a few fights and friends to realize I liked you” He laughed at himself, making me smile.

“So,” I cleared my throat “What happened while I was gone?” From there, he went on a rave about how Robin and Nancy practically beat him up because he didn’t see me off and got a few sermons when he got into... certain tantrums because I was in a whole other state.

I waited for him for 3 years. I’m sure I can wait for him for a few months

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Maybe In Another Lifetime (Part I)

Steve Harrington x Reader

Synopsis: It’s always been Nancy, but now that she’s with Jonathan, maybe there’s slight hope for you after all.

Words: 974

Warnings: A lil bit of angst and fluff:3

A/n: This can be read as a stand alone and just pure angst, but if you want a happy ending then you guys can read part 2🥰(I suggest reading the part 2 since straight up angst just stings like a bitch) Also, if you want to be tagged when I post, just comment, message, or dm me<3

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“Alright, you guys stay here for a moment” I say as I carefully drop Steve to the other stall of the bathroom “I’ll just get some medical supplies and patch you up as best as I can” I tell Steve before rushing out the door and go in search for my bag.

Nancy had always told me to keep an emergency kit in my bag since I was apparently a klutz and needed it for when I get severely hurt. Even since we were children, I was the one that kept falling down or tripping on rocks, but I guess the one time that I fell when it hurted the most was when I fell for Steve. I mean honestly, I really didn’t mean to, but when Steve had started becoming friendly to me, I couldn’t help but fall. I thought that maybe he liked me, but apparently not, he just wanted to increase his chances in me saying yes to him in helping court Nancy.

Even after they broke up, my heart still couldn’t stop beating for him. The guilt ate me up when Nancy got with Jonathan and I told her the truth. She was forgiving about it and was honest that maybe she and Steve weren’t the best for each other, even going as far as to encourage me to be honest with my feeling- Aha! There it is

Spotting my bag, I rummage through it and practically throw all of the contents out of the bag before finally seeing the small pouch with a red cross on it. Taking it and holding it tight against my chest, I run for the bathroom again, nearly falling a few times and possibly getting face planted. Reaching the door, I was about to yank it open when I hear Steve.

I feel myself smile as I hear his words. Was this the chance I could finally be honest and trust that he reciprocates. I get ready to go inside with my heart beating out of my chest when I hear him say that this girl had helped decode Russian. But I didn’t help decode any Russia-

Robin.

He was talking about Robin

He liked Robin. Not me. Robin

I feel my heart fall back to my stomach and suddenly, I don’t feel it beating out of my chest anymore. It wasn’t beating with excitement. It just stood still. Like time froze.

It was silent inside for a moment, but I could hear low murmuring. Taking that as a sign, I walk inside to see that Steve and Robin were now in the same stall.

If it was possible, my heart would’ve fallen deeper than my stomach. Did she reciprocate and accept his feelings?

Clearing my throat, I approach Steve and kneel down beside him “I uh- I got the kit”

It had been silent for a few moments before Steve broke it off by saying something horrid about Tammy. The both of them started going on and on about Tammy.

Chuckling a little to ease the tension, I sent questionable looks between the two

“So what’s happening?”

The two exchange looks for a moment before Robin takes a deep breath and faces me with a hard look in her eye

“I- I swing the other way, Y/n” ... Huh?

“... I’m sorry. What?” I ask, my eyebrows furrowing

“I... I don’t like... men”

“Oh... Oh... Well... good for you then” I smile, trying to be supportive. It was a surprise, thats for sure, but I’m not just gonna throw away our friendship because she liked women.

Glancing at Steve, I can’t help but wonder how he’s taking all of this. I mean he confessed to the girl that doesn’t like him or his gender. I thought he’d be sad and mopey, but he looked surprisingly calm.

They continued talking for the rest of the time that I was patching up Steve. One I finished coating his puffy eye with the ointment, I keep everything away and lean on the wall beside Robin.

“Hey, you okay?” Steve asked me when I let my eyes close for a moment

“Yeah... just tired of all this”

“I guess that makes two of us” Steve jokes, chuckling a little

“Hey Y/n?” Robin asked all of a sudden, shifting her whole body to look at me. I only gave a hum, a tell tale sign of me telling her to continue “Have you ever been in love?”

I pause. Opening my eyes, I look back at her and think for a moment. Have I ever been in love? Definitely. But do I want her to know that? ... I don’t know. She’s my friend though, and it’s not like I’ll be telling her who this person is

“Yeah” I whisper, ignoring the way Steve’s eyes widened from the news “High school”

“No way!” Steve cut in when Robin was about to say something “Who was it?”

“No one that you should worry your prettly little head about” I joke, looking at him then looking back at Robin

“But you’ve only been around Nancy in our highschool” Steve muttered, looking down, deep in thought

“Oh my go-” I immediately put my hand over Robin’s mouth when her eyes had widened and pointed at me. Her eyes practically swimming in shock and excitement. Somehow this slightly drugged Robin was able to catch on faster than the sober Robin

“If you want to live another day, Robin. I suggest you shut up” I whisper at her, thankful that Steve was still muttering to himself on who I could’ve possibly loved in high school

“Mhm” She hummed lowly, nodding her head as I slowly let go of her mouth. Without saying anything else, she leaned back against the wall and appeared to be deep in though, as was I.

First it was Nancy, then it was Robin. Maybe I’d have my luck in another life.

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