(Steve isn't here to wollow in his own self pity or have people feel sorry for him. He's never been the kind of guy to want that from anyone but also no one has ever felt sorry for King Steve, the well known playboy that had it all and more. Steve's confidence had taken a harsh hit since the breakup with Nancy Wheeler and he had been left with the feeling of pure hollowness.
He didn't matter to her. He never had. That's what he gets for actually making a goddamn connection with a girl instead of just sleeping with her and calling it.
The touch on his arm startles Steve for a second, head tilting to look back at Eddie. He still doesn't understand why the other is actually offering him kindness, why he isn't telling Steve to just fuck off because he's a douche.
Instead Eddie tries to offer a bit of comfort and those fingers against his skin feels-
Different.)
I am. Learned that the hard way. Not that I was ever smart but-
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He didn't matter to her. He never had. That's what he gets for actually making a goddamn connection with a girl instead of just sleeping with her and calling it.
The touch on his arm startles Steve for a second, head tilting to look back at Eddie. He still doesn't understand why the other is actually offering him kindness, why he isn't telling Steve to just fuck off because he's a douche.
Instead Eddie tries to offer a bit of comfort and those fingers against his skin feels-
Different.)
I am. Learned that the hard way. Not that I was ever smart but-