( Jonathan opens his mouth to respond, but shuts it again. Nothing he has to suggest will be worth it. He just needs to get over Steve and let the jock forget about all of this. Let him move on with Nancy, while Jonathan retreats back to the shadows.

It's safer for everyone involved. )

No, I don't.

( He sighs as he avoids looking at Steve, even though he wants to so fucking badly. His eyes always seem to be drawn to him, just like every other girl in Hawkins High. )

She'll forgive you, man. She likes you. She...she only likes me because I was being nice to her, and helping her with Barb. When all of this is over, you'll see, she'll go back to you.