You don’t know which is worse, your best friend dating someone who doesn’t understand her or someone who does.

Steve Harrington. Nancy Wheeler’s first boyfriend. He was a dick in the beginning but matured and is now a total goofball that loves kids. But he never understood Nancy. They simply weren’t a good match.

Jonathan Byers. Nancy’s second and current boyfriend. He’s always been an outsider in school, which is bullshit. He’s the perfect big brother and being the oldest child gives him something to bond with Nancy over. He’s respectful and encourages differences. All around, he’s perfect. He makes Nancy happy.

God, all you want is for your best friend - Nancy - to be happy. But oh how you wish it was with you instead. Pining after her all these years is starting to take a toll on you.

It’s the summer before school starts. Nancy’s going to Emerson and Jonathan’s going to NYU, so they’re spending as much time together as possible. As well as with their family members because they’re not toxic and co-dependent. But you…you haven’t really seen Nancy.