#and I like to humble Eddie

[evil-ontheinside]

I have the feeling that Mike would lose all respect for Eddie if he sees him together with Steve. He sees Eddie pathetically flirting with an oblivious Steve and pulls a face, then goes to complain to Will about why Eddie has to have a crush on Steve. Will gets nervous bc fuck Mike is homophobic? but Mike just tells him about That Night (the one before 'human anatomy?') and that Eddie can't be cool anymore when he likes Steve who lost any chances of being genuinely respected by Mike. And now that Eddie has a crush/is dating Steve, all illusions of Eddie's charm are lost forever (this might also lead to Will coming out to Mike when he realizes that he wouldn't hate him and perhaps Mike coming out and love confessions and-)

So, whenever Steddie do something in front of the Party Mike has his look of irritation on his face and Eddie thinks he misjudged Mike when he notices bc Mike might be a little homophobic? Which doesn't fit into the whole dynamic he has going with Will but who knows. So Eddie asks him (in front of everyone bc he's not above outing a homophobe to their very accepting friend group) and Mike pulls that face again and just seconds before he opens his mouth Eddie recognizes it as regret and realizes Mike Wheeler is a little piece of shit. "I just can't believe I thought you were cool once" and Will (who now that he heard the story would give a lot to have seen that firsthand) starts to laugh while Eddie fully realizes that he lost any cool points he ever had with Mike

In the beginning, Eddie is so confused bc this child used to admire him, listen to everything he had to say, worship the ground he walks on and now he's dragging him every chance he gets. When Eddie asks why Mike suddenly lost all interest in him Will whispers 'it's the Harrington effect', Mike just nods and that's the only answer he gets

Mike becomes just as snarky and annoying with Eddie as he is with everyone else. And every time Mike gives him that look that says 'you're as dumb as a rock Eddie how do you not know this' Eddie is incredibly close to strangling him but also kind of happy that Mike finally is himself around him and not the blind puppy he was before

Eddie is also reluctantly impressed (reluctant bc now he can't give Mike the satisfaction of being impressed, not when he's such a brat) with Mike's problem-solving bc we know it's Mike who usually figures everything out. At least now he knows why Mike was such a good strategist during their campaign

Steve gives him a pat on the back in a moment of despair and says that it's probably his fault. Hopper chimes in that Mike is allergic to any kind of father/authority figure and that, now that he has parent status in the Party, it's just a natural development. Eddie has a whole new crisis that he's now some kind of father figure to the kids

#I just think that would be funny #I want Mike to realize that Eddie talks a lot of bullshit sometimes #and that he needs to have his own opinions when Eddie's around #and I like to humble Eddie #imagine this child that used to adore you suddenly talks shit about you to your face with no remorse and you have no idea why/what changed #the whiplash he would experience the first time it happens #one of the reasons I would've loved to have Mike in Hawkins with the rest bc of this dynamic #that would've given me so much joy #I believe Mike would've rolled his eyes at Eddie in a crisis situation and then whipped out a plan in five minutes #byler #steddie #eddie munson #mike wheeler #will byers #steve harrington #stranger things #brain dump

[stevebabey]

Dustin denotes his plan as a stroke of genius. Steve calls it fucking crazy.

It is crazy — going down to the police station and giving a completely faux alibi for Eddie is crazy.

But then, Steve recalls the handcuffs on the hospital bed, keeping him strapped in even though Eddie’s hardly in a state for escape, all bandages and wires. Steve remembers the fitful sleeps he’s witnessed when visiting, remembers Eddie’s ashamed whisper of fear that one of the officers would smother him in his sleep if no one stayed with him.

Steve remembers the bats. Remembers all the other shit Eddie got dragged through.

And if Steve can lessen that blow… well, then maybe he is crazy for going through with the plan.

There’s no prepping Eddie for it, of course, considering he’s being guarded around the clock. Steve thinks it’s ridiculous considering how feeble he feels just looking at Eddie. When he— when they had gotten him out, there was a moment where he was more blood than boy. Just jagged skin held together by Steve’s hands and sheer will.

He shivers involuntarily. This is crazy, Steve thinks, shifting a bit in the chair out the front of Eddie’s room, waiting for the discussion across the hall to meet its end. It’s crazy, but he’s already done it now.

Sharp footsteps sound across the hallway and Steve’s head yanks up. His heart beats too fast and he presses his palms down into his jeans to wipe them, standing up quickly.

“So?” He asks, eyes darting between Chief Powell and Deputy Callahan.

“That’s quite the alibi you’ve provided, Mr Harrington.” There’s a cool expression on Chief Powell’s face, giving away nothing. “One that not many would be so willing to give.”

Steve swallows. Presses down the panic tied to the implications of what he’s told them— him and Eddie. Him and Eddie together.

“We’d like to question Mr Munson a little as well, get everything settled. You know,” He makes a little gesture with his hand. “Make sure your stories line up.”

A new strain of panic jolts in Steve’s stomach and he hopes it doesn’t show on his face. Glancing over his shoulder, he peers between the blinds and tries to find Eddie’s face. He can only see the hospital bed, stark white sheets and hundreds of tubes. Steve tries to remember that he anticipated this, he prepared for this.

“Now?” He asks, turning back to face the officers. He tries to appear like his uneasiness comes from concern, instead of panic. “He’s just had another dose of morphine, I’m not sure how up to questions he’ll be.”

Chief Powell narrows his eyes. Steve silently begs him to take the bait — he doesn’t want to defer the questioning, he just needs a little more wiggle room in case Eddie is slow on the uptake. He’s a performer though. Steve hopes that’ll be enough to convince them.

“Now is best.”

Steve nods, his face grave. “I understand. Just… if he’s a bit slow, give him time to find his answers. He doesn’t know that I’ve… told you.”

Steve’s hand presses down on the handle to the room and the door opens with a hiss. He enters the room, his eyes landing on the officer posted by the door first before they travel onto the bed, to Eddie.

The chair beside the bed is empty for now which means Wayne must be off getting some food. Good, Steve thinks. This will be easiest with a smaller audience to convince.

Eddie’s eyes are closed, resting as best he can, but at the new noise they peek open. The ripple of happy emotion will help their case immensely but Steve delights in the fact that that reaction is genuine. Eddie is happy to see him.

“Big boy!” He rasps as a greeting. He waves one hand up, wires sticking out of it and the handcuff on it clinks uncomfortably, and he begins a spiel. “Welcome back to my humble—”

He cuts himself off when he sees there are other visitors today besides Steve. The heart monitor jumps and Eddie’s hand drops, eyes back onto Steve in an instant.

“What’s going on?”

Steve strides to his side, his hand reaching out to curl his fingers around Eddie’s limp hand. His skin is cool to touch, fingers icy. Surprise jumps onto Eddie’s face but his fingers tighten their grip, holding his hand too. Steve sits down in the seat beside the bed and lets the real nerves of the situation make his voice tremble when he speaks.

“I— I had to tell them, Eddie. About your real alibi.”

To his credit, Eddie only lets confusion wash over his face for a moment before it turns to some mixture of anger and sadness. A furrow forms between his brows, his grip on Steve’s hand tightening, and Steve doesn’t think he’s acting at all when he says, “You didn’t.”

Huh. Maybe he’s figured it out after all, Steve thinks.

Steve nods solemnly, letting his thumb wander over the back of Eddie’s hand. He remembers what it’s like to dote on girls, on Nancy, and find it’s not nearly as hard to bring it all out for Eddie either.

“I had to,” He murmurs, reaching a hand out to brush back some of Eddie’s hair. The heart monitor spikes again and Eddie’s cheeks glow pink.

Behind them, Chief Powell clears his throat and Steve jumps, remembering himself and what he’s trying to accomplish here.

“Excuse us, Mr. Munson, we have a few questions for you.”

There’s a moment where they let their words register and Eddie takes a deep breath, squeezing Steve’s hand and giving a little nod. Chief Powell continues.

“Mr. Harrington here has come forward with a statement that would place you elsewhere than the scene of the crime at the time of Miss Cunningham’s murder. Can you recall where you were that night?”

The mention of Chrissy’s name makes Eddie flinch and Steve’s glad he’s already holding his hand so he can squeeze it gently. Eddie’s gaze drops to their intertwined hands and stares hard for a moment. Shuffling puzzle pieces into place.

Steve leans down, presses a soft kiss to his bruised knuckles, and says “Tell them the truth.”

Eddie inhales sharply, steeling his nerves and turns his attention back to the officers. “I was with Steve. We were… we were at his house.”

Chief Powell nods, scratching words down in his notepad. He hums in a way that tells Eddie to keep going.

“We were…” Eddie trails off and looks to Steve, trying to follow the story already planted. Steve nods, hoping it comes off like he’s trying to be comforting boyfriend, instead of a subtle nudge.

“…Kissing.”

Steve resists the urge to snort at the absurdity of the whole situation. This whole thing is so convoluted and it’s twisted that Eddie’s even been accused but Steve’s putting his fuckin’ reputation on the line and Eddie says they’ve been kissing?

He doesn’t even need to turn around to know some eyebrows have raised behind him.

“Kissing?” Steve hears Chief Powell repeat. “Just… kissing?”

Eddie’s attention snaps forward again and Steve can see him piece together the snappy persona, the Freak, the scary dog privileges that come with being an outsider. He straightens up a bit, shoulders squaring but Steve can feel the quake in his hand.

“I’m sorry, did you want a play by play of the whole act, Chief Powell? I can go into detail if you want, who took who’s pants off first, yanno, but I didn’t peg you for that kinda guy.”

Steve can’t miss this reaction, turning his head to watch both officers shuffle uncomfortably on the spot. Chief Powell tries to keep his power, eyes narrowing, but it’s hard to maintain when Steve dots another quick kiss across Eddie’s knuckle.

“Very well.” He seems to land on. “We’ll be back to collect a formal statement later—”

Eddie gives a faint squeak, his hand grasping Steves that much tighter.

“—but I’m happy to have the guard and cuffs removed from your room for now.”

A sigh so large escapes Eddie that his chest deflates a good couple inches and Steve feels his own shoulders relax a bit. Chief Powell steps forward, key retrieved from his belt and Steve winces seeing the ring of irritated skin around Eddie’s wrist. No doubt caused from the thrashing of night terrors.

He releases Eddie’s hand long enough for it to be freed, scooping it back up in his as soon as he can, properly this time. All fingers intertwined, palm to palm. Eddie eyes their hands again and Steve pretends to not hear the jump in the heart monitor.

The officers leave, including the one holding post, the door sliding shut with a gentle click and Steve holds himself still— unsure of how to start explaining what he had sprung on Eddie. He feels bad, dropping him in the deep end, even if it was for his own good.

“Eddie—” He starts.

“Hug me.” Eddie hisses out the corner of his mouth. When Steve doesn’t react, he says it again, fiercer - it doesn’t match the way he’s smiling so sweetly at Steve. “Hug. Me.”

Steve does as he’s told, shooting up onto his feet and hesitating only for a moment before Eddie’s arms are creeping around his waist — he leans over and tries to keep his weight off him. Eddie’s frazzled curls tickle at his cheek and Steve just burrows his face in further.

There’s a faint whisper into his ear. “They were watching still.”

Steve pulls back a bit, not to check over his shoulder, but to see Eddie’s face. He’s serious, eyes skirting the window behind them but the moment Steve pulls back, his eyes shift down and he softens.

“And now… kiss me too?” He says. His tone conveys that he knows he’s being far too cheeky. Steve’s wonders if the officers are still watching. Wonders if he’d still kiss him even if they weren’t. He casts a glance over his shoulder and is met with a empty window, the officers retreating down the hall.

He turns back to Eddie with an incredulous expression. “What? Getting you off murder charges not good enough for you?”

Eddie’s face shutters for a moment, as though every emotion to do with Steve’s sacrifice floods him at once. There’s a burst of gratitude when he doesn’t mention it — doesn’t mention everything Steve might be giving up for Eddie, everything that might crumble should the details of the case become public.

He chooses the joke again. Eddie always does.

“Yes, but remember, we’re madly in love,” Eddie sings, brows wiggling about on his face and making Steve snort. “So feel free to kiss me anytime you feel like it.”

Steve snorts. “Duly noted, Munson.”

Eddie throws his head back softly against his pillow and pretends to wail in pain. “Munson? That’s all I am to you? That’s how you treat your boyfriend?”

Steve can’t help but grin a little at the theatrics and finds himself thinking that of all the people to be stuck pretending he’s dating, at least with Eddie, it’ll be enjoyable. Well, at least interesting. It will certainly be an experience.

“You have no idea how I treat my boyfriends, baby.” Steve says, voice low, just to see if he can get Eddie’s heart monitor to jump again. It does, a steady beeping as the BPM climbs up a few numbers.

Steve can feel the blush on Eddie’s cheeks, he’s so close, and it’s so nice to see colour on his face — such a stark comparison to the paleness of- well, of older memories.

Steve grins. Despite every nerve that feels singed beneath his skin, overworked from all his anxiety — despite considering every potential backlash that faces both them outside this room, outside the hospital, Steve searches within himself.

He can’t find one single ounce of regret.

next part.

#gay ppl in my phone…. take this humble offering to tide u over between fics #everything has become long #i cannot help it #every idea is like 5k+ words #this is me trying to combat it #ruby writes steddie #steddie #steddie fic #steddie ficlet #pre steddie #steve x eddie #steve harrington x eddie munson #uhhhh that’s all folks #this is indeed the trope of steve telling the police they were fucking for their alibi lmao #10 points if u can guess which line is from the hunger games! #that’s what inspired this

[missjashin]

I’ve seen few fics hinting about Claudia and Wayne being a thing and I’m not against that at all, it’s kinda cute and all but what actually is selling that one for me is how goddamn hilarious it would be. I mean…

There’s Claudia Henderson. Dustin’s actual mom. And then there’s Steve Harrington. Dustin’s side mom. And then there’s the Munsons. Dustin with wavering voice asking “Did you fuck my mom?” And Eddie and Wayne just looking at each other like “is he talking to me or you? Because the answer is yes”

#that would be the funniest thing ever you cannot change my mind #the munsons™️ #ruining Dustin’s innocence since ‘86 #Steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson #dustin henderson #claudia henderson #wayne munson #shitpost #what can I say I like to ruin Dustin’s life #just trying to humble him a little bit

[shitouttabuck]

#i have so many grindr screenshots saved on my phone that the other day my friend was like ??? are u swimming in cock or something? #and it was humbling to have to say no its solely for shitposting purposes #buddie #911 #evan buckley #eddie diaz #mine #also bucks face in the last one. goofy gay loser

[mangoisgay]

Take these doodles I did after the update launched 😭😭

#OUYGHGJGJR #I love eddie so much #like for months I’ve been like #Omg can’t wait for more Eddie content!! hope they give him a big part next time!! #NOT LIKE THIS PLEASE PLEASE #eddie dear #welcome home #eddie dear welcome home #welcome home fanart #fanart #he’s literally my favorite guy I love him sm #die hard Eddie fan gets humbled ig

[xofemeraldstars]

i know we've been theorizing all day about the 5 years tommy mentioned especially since we have bobby and eddie also mention how long ago something happened - which we think based on seasons to be true

so i think (headcanon) that maybe it was supposed to show us that gerrard rattled tommy and he mixed it up OR simply just approximated, but since we have the other two scenes idk i think it's supposed to show that having gerrard there affected him

#idk they had 3 time passage mentions and one of them we know does not match the other 2... soooooooo #i jsut don't think the writers would humble it - rather it's supposed to show us smth - tell us that tommy is tense #plus tommy says he's been at harbor SINCE the transfer and in 2x16 we know he transferred to 217 #anyWAY i like all theories anyway lol just my lil opinion ✌ #kya watches stuff #911 abc #911 7x09 #911 spoilers #911 speculation #tommy kinard #bobby nash #evan buckley #vincent gerrard #eddie diaz #chimney han #kim 911 #bucktommy #911txt

[sunshinediaz]

shannon hate club 💀 just say you can’t stand the idea of eddie having romantic feelings for a woman and shut up

#i mean? it’s so nuts to see something like that lmao #i’m SO convinced there’s a subset of people in every fandom that twists the characters so hard #to fit into their idea of them that they ruin the character for themselves #you don’t give a fuck about the canon characters only the FANON version tbh #and that’s why you act like a FOOL #it blows my mind how demonized shannon is in this fandom when i can argue the parallels between her and maddie and eddie easily #anyway #this is me humbly asking to not let your fanon interpretation of a character lead you down a path of misogyny and GROSS behavior #because what the fuck #amanda talks #eddie diaz

[i-watch-the-beees]

Homoerotic cigarette lighting 👀

Aka different first meetings

#steddie #eddie munson #fan art #wip #steddie fanart #stranger things #please accept this humble offering #I would like to gain entry into the steddie fandom #digital art #steddie art #my art

[steviesbicrisis]

Steve making a joke about always falling for people smarter than him and Eddie correcting him by saying "you fall for people as smart as you, you mean" is the reason why Steddie is superior and you need to accept that.

#if you think Eddie would humble him you’re wrong #Steve’s confidence will be off the charts once they start dating #as it should #Eddie is so unapologetically himself that he doesn’t need as much hype #but Steve would shower him with compliments anyways #and Eddie would be like ‘I know this but keep going pretty boy’ #because this is how it should be people #steddie #steve harrington #steve and eddie #eddie munson

[pollenallergie]

an unofficial requirement for dating Eddie Munson is that you must be willing to talk a lil shit about the freshmen, right in front of them, with him and Jeff

#it’s all in good fun ofc #it’s just sometimes those kids need to be humbled a lil bit #even eddie’s son dustin #the only one who does not get gossiped about is max & that’s because eddie’s a true feminist #he supports women’s rights and wrongs #max could literally run eddie over with a car and he’d be like ‘ha red’s so silly sometimes! … now can someone take me to the ER??’ #eddie munson #eddie munson thoughts #eddie munson x reader #hellfire jeff supremacy #why? because i just think he’s seems cool #but like in that wholesome dorky way

[watchyourbuck]

Tease Tidbit Tuesday🪐

tagged by @wikiangela @forthewolves @eddiediaztho & @wildlife4life thank u sm<3 I loved ur works today 💓

I started a new wip! have a warm welcome to openly bisexual!Buck pining for Eddie👩🏽‍💻✨

Before he could stop it, he was hard. Painfully, embarrassingly so. He hadn’t touched himself in days, a little too ashamed to admit he wouldn’t be able to think about anyone who wasn’t him. Even porn had become repetitive and borderline annoying. He didn’t want to watch, he wanted to do.

His phone lit up in the darkness, providing some very real clarity. He was obsessed with the idea of a man that didn’t belong to him, and if the way he practically ran towards the beeping little thing meant anything, was that he had lost himself within. How far was too far?

A sigh escaped his lips as he went through it. Emails, emails, and emails. Not a single piece of information he’d be happy to know. Not a single text he’d be glad – and needy – to receive. “Bill collectors” he muttered, sucking in a snort. How indicative of his current situation.

Putting the phone down, an idea brew deep down. It’s not like he���d encourage himself to pursue it, but these days his free will was dauntingly compromised. He swallowed. This could go one of two ways, and he wasn’t very keen on finding out which.

However, the more he thought about it, the more appealing it sounded. His pleasure wasn’t his own anymore, and giving away the one part of himself he could control could do the trick. To forget, to move on. Move on from Eddie.

He sat down on the bed, practically letting himself fall. His limbs felt unfamiliar, the heavy and pressing weight in his pants tearing him apart. Surely, scientifically speaking, his blood had rushed down. It had an explanation, but the mere thought of the actual cause it’s what made him truly weak.

The night was young, maybe as young as him. He deserved to let go, to break the rules. It’s not like anyone would notice, anyway. No one ever did. Bobby, maybe, but he had promised him a long time ago he’d be responsible, and he was. He had been. It’s not like he couldn’t be the better version of himself while bending over for some stranger.

tags!! @bucksbirthmark @alyxmastershipper @eddie---diaz @honestlydarkprincess @housewifebuck @giddyupbuck @cowboydiazes @fortheloveofbuddie @thewolvesof1998 @buckleyobsessed @disasterbuckdiaz @transbuck @hippolotamus (let me know if you wish to not be tagged anymore!)🙇🏽‍♀️

I truly hope you guys like it, it’s a lil dense but I’m oh so excited🥹💘

#this fanfic just POUREd out of my soul #will you believe I was writing this in class?? #oh the feelings #non sarcastically I actually believe it’s one of the best things I’ve written (like style & words wise) #idk it might be shit #y’all can humble me in the tags #buddie #911 fox #evan buckley #eddie diaz #911 #911 tv show #buck x eddie #evan buck buckley #buck and eddie #911 abc #buddie fanfiction #buddie fanfic #buddie fic

[demobatman]

i love joseph quinn because he leans into being just some freak guy. hes so awkward in photoshoots. he answers interview questions so lackadaisically. he'll lick his costars hand in the same interview. he will only talk about pistachio affogato. i want to dissect him.

#that fucking ONE RESTAURANT HE LIKES #god he is my taurus king #hes literally so fucking. humble. is the word #like the way he answers questions so unseriously #'whats ur relationship to fragrance' 'i like smelling good' LIKE. #im Obsessed with him #'explain ur magnetism on screen' 'i eat magnets. no sorry bad joke' YOU R MY BEST FRIEND #so chill so stupid im in love with him #exactly how i would be answering questions #joseph quinn #eddie munson #yeah Yeah he gets tagged too #stranger things #st 4 #'hes not awkward in photoshoots' he aint modeling neither ill tell you that #he aint bad lookin he just cant model and that is okay he isnt one #hes cheesing in all of them bc hes just having a good time #my man dont get it twisted #he looks like someone having fun being photographed #bc he IS.

[theoryofwhatnow]

like minds shitpost (6/24)

#okay last post for today #maybe #same time tomorrow? #like minds #murderous intent #nigel colbie #alex forbes #tom sturridge #eddie redmayne #once again if any of these have been made before i humbly offer my condolences

[shokuto]

I just recently rewatched NWH and I couldn't help but think Raimi Venom would have fit better than Sandman. Flint made his peace with Peter and didn't die fighting him. Eddie on the other hand...

Hm. Nah, I don’t think so. Building a plot point off the imaginary good in Norman Osborn of all people was bad enough but I think I’d actually riot if they took this guy

And gaslit me into believing he had a shred of decency in him to begin with

#Like. That’d be completely antithetical to the point in SM3 #Peter Parker while capable of being an ass is still a good person. Eddie Brock is not. Eddie embraces revenge whereas Peter grew ashamed #Peter is humbled Eddie is humiliated. That’s the difference y’know? #And you can apply that to Norman too—while Peter becomes more of his true self and by extension more heroic Norman becomes more villanous #Ugh the whole box plot point is just so fucking stupid so no I would prefer if they didn’t mess up Topher Eddie too #ask #anti mcu spiderman #eddie brock #venom #topher grace

[buck2eddie]

fic moodboard inspired by my words are paper tigers by @hattalove

He wakes up with Eddie's arm thrown over his waist.

There's a pit in his stomach as soon as he opens his eyes, because the alarm is on again, the same radio station, the same song. The sunlight streaming into the room is buttery-soft, brand new because it's early. The alarm is ringing so they can take Chris to school. And—

He reaches out for the bedside table on his side of the bed they share, clumsily unplugs his phone one-handed. The screen lights up to a familiar wallpaper, and it's right there, just above the top of Buck's head: Wednesday.

or: buck breaks up with eddie, even if it means losing a part of himself, because it's the right thing to do. the universe decides to test that conviction.

#my first fic mb for a buddie fic woohoo!!!! #im on my buddie fic journey and i've read this onw today and couldn't resist 🥲 was written so beautifully and my heart broke #i tried to put some things that will give the vibes for the fic #like the black cat and the flowers eddie got him and the vega star they're looking at on one of the wednesdays #oh and the park date <3 #couldn't find a phone but i thought the calendar that is stuck on a Wednesday will pass the message 🥲 #some morning cuddles and some sad buddie 😭 #well so yeah kris accept my humble gift of appreciation for writing this wonderful fic 💙 thank you for writing and sharing it with the us #buddie #buddie fic #buddie moodboard #911 moodboard #fic moodboard #m*mbs

[sadboyhrs]

Will and Jonathan have the most jaw dropping insults btw, genuinely shocking lines spill past their lips when they get angry enough

#im thinking south park level insults #will getting angry and going 'why dont u let me put some makeup on so at least i look pretty whilst u FUCK ME OVER' #jonathan immediately going for the jugular with 'i've always wanted to ask if u had fetal alcohol syndrome' #so real of them #jonathan byers #will byers #byler #Will wouldnt like Eddie. Eddie would've been viciously HUMBLED by a 15 yr old