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[ Scoops Ahoy wasn't his first choice of employment. His dad gave him an ultimatum: either get a job over the summer or don't bother coming home. So, since Scoops Ahoy offered to pay him enough to afford his usual array of haircare products, who was he to say no?

It's not the most glamorous of jobs, but it pays, and that's really all that Steve can ask for. His co-worker is annoying and weird and gives him shit because he used to be King Steve, but it's better than not having a job at all, and shutting his dad up, at least for the summer.

He doesn't expect Robin to latch onto his attempts to get dates so enthusiastically. He's not sure what happened, but the girls just don't seem to be into the idea of going out with him as they used to. Maybe it was because Nancy showed up with Jonathan Byers one day and everyone decided if he drove her to him, then Steve must not be as good as he's rumored to be.

Whatever the case may be, he is currently dateless and hating every second of it. And with Henderson gone to summer camp, he doesn't really have many actual friends to commiserate with. He's certainly not letting the kids latch onto his lack of a dating life and torture him about it. Dustin's one thing, but Mike Wheeler? Fuck that.

So, he stands behind the counter during the lull in customers, and waits. There has to be a girl out there somewhere who will go out with him. ]

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[ Look, Steve likes to flirt. Flirting is easy. Flirting gets him dates and now the occasional tip.

But he usually flirts with girls, not guys. So when he realizes that what he's doing could probably be called flirting, he finds himself freezing, panicking even. Why is it that he wants to keep going though, and see where this goes?

Because, shit, Eddie's the first person that's walked in here and actually responded positively to his flirting! There are enough marks under You Suck to show just how often he's struck out so far. ]

Uh, yeah, it's not really a secret that you're the one to go to for party favors.

[It isn't much of a secret that Eddie likes flirting too. It doesn't work in his favor like it typically does for Steve but Eddie is aware he can't actually date a human. That could get complicated and messy real quick, Eddie would rather not face those issues and worse the heartache that's tagged to actually loving someone.

Vampire or not, Eddie yearns to have that companionship despite how hard he's tried to bottle up those type of feelings. Who doesn't ache for those kind of connections? Eddie has also gotten use to being alone, Hawkins has done that for him with all the pointless rumors and labels. ]

I wouldn't expect your highness to pay much mind to what a peasant such as myself has to offer anyone.

[ With a sigh, Steve rolls his eyes and pulls back a little bit, the nickname kind of a sour note. He's been trying so hard to escape that part of his life, and the shame that comes from recognizing how much of an awful person he had been. To Eddie especially.

Even if he didn't do anything directly, he still sat by and watched as his friends teased him mercilessly. ]

Don't call me that, I'm not royalty. Not anymore, anyway. [ And then with another sigh and a shrug he leans forward a little bit again, but not nearly as much as he had been before. ]

I did notice, I do notice. You were never really that easy to miss. [ One can only hop on the cafeteria table so many times before people actually take notice. ]

[Steve's sudden annoyance and the insulted expression that lingers upon that handsome face only causes Eddie to grin that more wickedly. Obviously he's struck a chord but that could be a bit of payback for all those times Steve just sat in the shadows and allowed his friends to make every day for Eddie a living hell. Gotta love the popular kids.

But see here is where the fun part comes in, the real twist! You never want to taunt and torment a vampire. That just gets your name placed on the kill list for later. Fair is fair, right? ]

Awww, did it hurt when you fell from that throne pretty boy? [He gives a mock pout but it's replaced in seconds by that ever so famous grin. He taps his knuckles against the table in order to burn off some energy and distract him from wanting to devour Steve Harrington completely.

Such a beautiful boy.

Eddie let's out a sudden fake gasp, hands gripping his chest before he does a playful twirl.]

What? No! You actually noticed me outside the humiliation your friends would constantly put me through? Harrington, I am fucking flattered! Flattered!

[He glances over his shoulder, spotting a few local teens walking in a group.]

Hey! Heeeyyy!!! [He's quick to wave both his hands eagerly, practically jumping in place before pointing in Steve's direction.]

Steve Harrington notices me! Me!!! Crazy shit right? Steve Harrington notices the freak.

[He slowly turns back around, gaze falling back along Steve with pure amusement.]

Its the vest isn't it? Allllwaaaays the vest, baby. Pretty fucking metal, huh?

[ Leave it to Eddie to be completely insane. And for Steve to have to put up with it, because he's stuck behind this counter for two more hours. He hates his life, just a little bit, and even considers quitting for a brief moment. No job is worth putting up with this shit.

But then he can hear his old man's voice in his ear, yelling at him to pack his things and get the hell out, for being a failure. So, he just grins and bears it. ]

Look, I'm sorry. I know I was an utter douchebag in high school, and my friends were complete assholes to you and your friends. I never wanted to be a part of that shit, but I guess you can't be popular and be a nice guy.

[ Maybe it's not the right thing to say, but he's been trying to make amends where he can. Right now most of those amends are in the form of letting a bunch of fifteen year olds sneak into the movie theater through the employee entrance to Scoops Ahoy. ]

It's the hair, too. And your tendency to march on the tables in cafeteria, [ Steve answers with an unamused expression. ]

[What did Steve expect when it came to Eddie "The Freak" Munson? He's never going to pass up a chance to be a little obnoxious and the fact that he's clearly embarrassed Steve is pretty amusing. It doesn't compare to the humiliations Steve's friends put him through but it's satisfying none the less.

And it's kind of appealing how Steve tries to keep a poker face, play it cool.

It's even more intriguing when he actually tries to give Eddie an apology that's actually genuine. The Vampire lifts an eyebrow, his weight pressing along the counter yet again.]

And yet you chose to do nothing. How are those friends of yours by the way, Harrington?

[Look at Harrington trying to charm him with compliments. Even if the well known pretty boy doesn't really mean them.]

You're one to talk about hair, pretty boy.

[ Steve does feel ashamed for the way he used to be. Probably will carry that with him until the day he dies. As much as he tries to distance himself from who he was, he knows that it won't change the past. He's just going to have to deal with the repercussions. ]

Wouldn't know, I ditched them my senior year. [ Steve sighs as he tries not to dig up the memories of Tommy turning the tables on him, how he befriended Billy Hargrove and how Steve got to get a taste of being bullied.

It's not the comment on his hair that takes him by surprise, but the nickname. Before he can get control of himself, he can feel his cheeks heat up, his mouth dropping open in surprise. Why is it that hearing that from Eddie the Freak Munson of all people is doing something to him? ]

Yeah, you think I'm pretty? [ The old Steve would have snapped at Eddie not to call him that. But now? He's finding that he likes hearing that a lot more than he thought he would. ]

[Eddie doesn't know much about how the great Steve Harrington is trying to turn over a new leaf, he's trying to be better. However; Eddie had noticed the sudden shift in Harrington after the breakup with Wheeler, definitely after the fight with Hargrove. Maybe it had all been this huge wake up call for the legendary king of Hawkins?

Harrington was at least trying to change and he felt guilty about the immature boy he once was. Eddie had to give him some credit at least.]

Yeah? Just like that, huh? Damn Harrington. Didn't think you would have it in ya. [Steve was much better off without Tommy by his side. Tommy was the type that was never going to change no matter the circumstances. He would forever live a life just being miserable despite the poker face.

Unless a vampire killed him first.

Not surprising that a pretty boy would react to be calling just that. Surely Steve has heard it plenty of times to the point he expects it. Eddie gives a casual shrug of his shoulders.

Duh.]

Who doesn't if we're being honest here?

[ Steve knows he fucked up. He had let his misogyny and internalized homophobia engrained in him from years of hearing his father talk shit and his mother sit by and let it unfold, not to mention years of surrounding himself with awful selfish people like Tommy and Carol.

He's ready to do more than just make sure a group of teenagers have the best summer ever if it means people might see that he's a changed man.

He just never really expected that would end up involving Eddie. ]

Yeah, I guess I got the sense knocked into me. [ He shrugs as he pushes back from the counter, and rubs a hand against the back of his neck at Eddie's comment. ]

I dunno, apparently a lot. [ He points to the board behind him that Robin has been keeping, with all the tallies falling underneath the You Suck header. ]

[Wanna hear the funny thing about The Freak of Hawkins? He's pretty damn forgiving when he knows he shouldn't be in so many cases, that a lot of people don't deserve second chances and most of them don't even try to make a change unlike Steve.

It'll go unsaid that Eddie has a soft spot for beautiful eyes, amazing hair and a tight ass. Of course he's going to let how Steve once treated him slide. Holding grudges does nothing but make the soul bitter and vengeful. That's not Eddie Munson.

Not entirely. He has a list but Harrington isn't on it.

Hungry eyes fall along the tally board and of course he smirks in amusement.]

Doesn't mean they think you aren't pretty.

[ Steve blinks in confusion, not entirely sure he expected such a response from Eddie. Doesn't that kind of go hand in hand?

Because of course Steve still operates under the assumption that he can charm just about anyone into bed with him just by pretty looks and a charming smile. He doesn't stop to think that there might be more to it now that he's graduated with little to look forward to without the prospect of going to college in his future. ]

Well. I'm glad at least someone does, then. I was beginning to think I lost my game completely. [ Those hungry eyes of Eddie's might not be trained on him at the moment, but that doesn't stop Steve from feeling hot all of a sudden. Which is strange, because he's surrounded by refrigerated cabinets, and usually he runs cold with this damn uniform he has to wear. ]

Um, anyway, I hate to cut this interaction short, but...looks like there's a line starting to form?

[Steve might have lost his touch but maybe it could be he isn't aiming for his range? Sometimes it isn't all about the sex, the charm but it sure is fun when it all comes into play. King Steve has the ability to charm anyone in bed with those beautiful eyes and that well toned body. But some girls and even guys are searching for more, they won't that connection.

That bond. Steve might need to learn that before he's tricked into believing he's lost his game. ]

Maybe you need to figure out what you really want, yeah? Since when did the great King Steve lose his ability to have sex with any girl he wanted? If it's just a good fuck you want maybe the ladies you're talking too want a little more than just your dick?

[Leave it to Eddie to give it straight forward and uncensored.

He glances over his shoulder and notices that people are really starting to crowd in. Must be that after dinner run.]

Christ, guess you're right. Guess this is where I make my leave? Ice-cream makes me yack.

[ Eddie was starting to sound more and more like Dustin with this talk. Dustin's been urging him to find his Suzie, the one person that gets him in a way nobody else can. His soulmate, despite the fact that Dustin is definitely too young to have a soulmate for fuck's sake.

And sure, that sounds nice in theory, but Steve doesn't even know what he wants. If he doesn't know what he wants, how can he expect to find the one? ]

Maybe. [ He shrugs, trying not to sound like he's putting much thought into it and give Eddie too much credit. ] Maybe I should just throw in the towel, admit that there isn't a girl in Hawkins still interested in me, and call it a day.

[ It's probably best that he doesn't think too hard about why Eddie in particular has captivated him for this long, longer than any of the girls that have come to visit to see the great Steve Harrington and turn him down to add yet another tally to the board. ]

Wait, so you came here even though you hate ice cream?! [ He groans to himself, burying his face in his hands. ] You're not even gonna buy anything?

[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?

[ What is it about Eddie's words that are affecting Steve so much? He finds his mouth just dropping open at Eddie's suggestion that he stop focusing so much on Hawkins girls. Whether it's the Hawkins part or the girls part, as if that is even an option.

Because no, how would he be able to connect with girls outside of Hawkins? Yeah, he has a car, but this job only pays for so much gas, so it's not like he can visit the city every weekend.

But he can't really respond, because he hears Erica Sinclair complaining towards the back of the line. ]

Tell you what. I get off at 5, you come back, maybe we can continue this conversation then? [ Shit, he can't believe he actually wants to continue talking to Eddie. That's a move he would be pulling on a girl, and he's pulling it on Eddie fucking Munson. What is happening to him? He's clearly lost it. ]

[Anyone who has heard of Steve Harrington knows that the pretty boy is a very sexual creature. That's one of the reasons he was so popular with the endless stories of King Steve in bed. Eddie doesn't know the full story or reason as to why Steve believes he's lost his touch with the ladies but Eddie finds that to be completely ridiculous. Steve is a total catch and Eddie will argue his point that maybe Steve needs to figure out what he actually wants.

Just sex or an actual serious relationship. The boy could have either one.

It catches him by surprise when Steve extends an invitation that they continue this conversation. A burst of excitement rushes through the Vampire's cold body, tugging a smirk at the corner of his lips.

But Eddie isn't about to show how enthusiastic he is over the fact that fucking Steve Harrington low-key invited him to chill.

Shiiiiit.]

Mmmm. Maybe.

[He gives a little week before taking his bow and vanishing into a crowd of people. It was well past feeding time and Eddie was starving for something sweet.]

[ Once Eddie has gone, Steve carries on like nothing has happened. Like he isn't counting down the hours until he's officially off work. As if he isn't wondering if Eddie will show back up.

The rest of his work day goes off without a hitch, and sure enough, he's clocking out for the night, leaving Robin to finish out the last couple hours before close on her own. They never actually agreed on a meeting place, and for a moment Steve thinks that maybe Eddie ended up deciding not to come back.

He tries not to look too sad when he doesn't spot Eddie right away, and decides that it's probably best not to wait too long, will make him look too obvious, so he starts towards the exit of the mall, towards the parking lot, still dressed in that damn sailor outfit. ]

[Go figure the actual time Steve Harrington gives him the damn time of day and actually asks Eddie to come back dinner has to be difficult. Eddie doesn't enjoy killing people, he hates it actually but sometimes animal blood just doesn't satisfy his cravings. There is something about human blood that's just more fulfilling and rewarding.

Eddie also doesn't target innocent people. He's not going out every night feasting on babies or virgins.

He had just finished up his last much needed drink before he made his way back to meet Hawkins pretty boy, wiping the loose blood from his lips with the back of his hand.

The scent of Steve Harrington has Eddie stopping in his tracks and although he literally just feasted his mouth is already beginning to water. Within seconds he catches sight of that perfect hair and that well leaned body in that silly sailor outfit.

Eddie being Eddie can't help but give a playful cat call whistle.]

[ Eddie is met with a rather glum looking Steve Harrington, making his way back to his car. He jumps when he hears the cat call, his heart dropping into his stomach as dread fills him, because he immediately jumps to the conclusion that he's about to be attacked, that the Upside Down has another gateway open somehow.

But he sees it's only Eddie, and he relaxes, rolling his eyes playfully. ]

Yeah, yeah, don't cream your pants. [ He tries to bite back a smile, though, because he doesn't want to let Eddie know that he's kind of relieved that he showed up. ]

Didn't think you'd show.

[Eddie is enjoying the view, observing how Steve's lean body moves as he walks. How those stupid shorts seem to hug that tight little ass. It's when he notices how that body tenses in fear and the way Steve jumps in surprise. That isn't an ordinary scared reaction.

It's more like a trauma response.

Both hands shoot up quickly to signal he means no harm before he slowly lowers them to tuck inside the pockets of his leather jacket. He snorts at the whole creaming his pants comment.

Gotta work him up a bit more, Harrington.]

I had some complications with dinner so-

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[ At least Eddie either didn't notice that Steve's reaction was definitely over the top, or he doesn't care. Even if he did notice and isn't drawing attention to that, Steve can live with that. He just knows he won't be able to come up with a convincing explanation that isn't sanctioned by the Hawkins Lab. ]

What, like, you burned it? [ Because of course he has no idea Eddie is a vampire and was chasing after his meal. ] I haven't eaten yet, I'd invite you along, but if you ate already...

[ If he stops for a second and plays back those words in his head, he might realize that it's sounding an awful lot like Steve's asking Eddie out on a date. But he's much too oblivious at this moment to recognize anything of the sort. ]

[Eddie doesn't want to make Steve feel embarrassed because he accidentally started him. Steve seems to carry himself as the tough, brave Steve Harrington. Eddie wouldn't want to deflate that confidence. However; Steve's apparent nervousness doesn't go unnoticed by the Vampire.

He gives a small head tilt at Steve's assumption about his dinner complications before a wicked grin spreads across his lips followed by a casual shrug of his shoulders. ]

Sure.

[Cue the sudden eyebrow raise and the flash of curiosity that dances within the Vampire's eyes. Eyes that are bright, playful but not exactly a normal color for a human but thankfully this town relates the abnormalities to Eddie being the freak.]

If I don't eat when the hunger hits I get a little out of control. [He gives a playful wink to tone his words down]

But if you still want some company?

[ Steve raises an eyebrow, trying to picture him even more out of control than he was in school. Of course, he doesn't understand the true connotations of what that means, but he doesn't seem to think much more of it, especially not when Eddie's agreed to keep him company.

Which he is finding himself oddly ecstatic that Eddie has opted to join him. ]

Uh...sure! If you really don't mind, I was just gonna grab something and bring it home, so it's not exactly going to be the most exciting thing in the world.

[ Really, it's mostly that he doesn't like the idea of going back to an empty house. Dustin's away at summer camp, so it's not like he has anyone else he can invite over to help make his house seem less empty and uninviting. ]

[Eddie curses the day he found Steve Harrington to be charming despite how huge of a douche the well known pretty boy was notorious for being. The vampire is finding it very difficult to deny those bright eyes and stupid perfect hair. Jesus Christ, Eddie wasn't aware he had it this bad.

He's never had a full on conversations with Harrington before, not on a person level. Usually it was Tommy screaming shit at him while Steve stood back. Funny how he went from being beneath Steve's perfect Nikes to now beibf casually invited to chill.

Maybe he'll wake up from this dream eventually?

For now he's playfully going to pull a few strains of hair over his face in a bashful like fashion.]

Peasants like me allowed in your kingdom, your grace?

[ Shit, Steve is finding himself endeared by the apparently bashful way Eddie is presenting himself. He doesn't believe it for a second, but that doesn't stop him from feeling --

He doesn't know what it is he's feeling, but it's not good. He tries to chase these thoughts away, chalking it up to just loneliness. ]

I told you, I'm no king anymore. I'm a peasant, just like you. [ To get his point across, he nudged his shoulder against Eddie's. ] So, are you coming or not?

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