"You'd be surprised," Steve said with a wry smile. "Makes them want to caretake or something, sometimes."

Of course he didn't expect Steve to be here. He probably didn't think he had much reason to. It wasn't true, but Steve couldn't exactly blame him for thinking the worst of Steve. He'd probably been an asshole to the guy when they were both in high school. He usually was.

Steve tried to ignore a little stir of pleasure at the "pretty face". Eddie was hurt, and probably also high on pain meds, even if he needed more for the pain. "Someone should be here when you wake up, and Dustin got chased out by his mom." Steve hesitated and then added. "And kind of wanted to see for myself you were all right. It was touch and go there."