It was springtime. All of the trees around Hawkins were finally beginning to grow back, wildflowers starting to bloom again, but it especially looked beautiful at Lover’s Lake.

The breeze was warm and lapping at the water, the birds were chirping, and you had Eddie’s company to share it with. It was serene. Peaceful.

He’d parked the van just by the edge of the water. You were both sat in the back with the rear doors open so you could have fresh air and a nice view. He was mostly busying himself in rolling weed you guys had picked up from Reefer Rick, whilst you were… contemplating.

You’d had a lot on your mind recently. Well, more like one thing specifically that was totally weighing you down. It was getting overwhelming- like you were going to spit it out like word vomit any moment. You’d been debating on bringing it up to Eddie for a while now.

Ironically enough- “If you think any harder, your brain might explode…” he teases lightly. He was still sat in those ripped jeans and black WASP tee, fingers deftly rolling joints, “You okay?”