[Eddie is being openly honest here. Anyone who was anyone had heard about the big, epic breakup between King Steve and little princess Wheeler. Eddie doesn't know exact details but some shit had to have happened for Wheeler to now be with Byers. He's never known a girl to leave Harrington and yet Wheeler did. He also noticed the effect it had on Steve, the change.

It had been devastating to observe. 

As for soulmates? Eddie can't say if he is even allowed to believe in anything with that deep of a connection given his circumstances. Can vampires even love that passionately considering what they were? And who wants the pain of seeing your chosen lover die in time? Its such a tragic, unfair fate. 

And yet-]

Maybe stop placing all your attention on Hawkins girls there princess. Ever give that a thought?

[He moves to lean over the counter once again, another lazy smirk forming along his lips.]

And you are just too damn pretty to suddenly toss in the towel, Harrington.

[Stop while you're ahead, Munson]

Nope! Guess you could say I really, really enjoy the smell?