Eddie Munson

It was 1986 in Hawkins, Indiana. The high school lunchroom was a microcosm of teenage cliques, each group in its designated spot. At the Hellfire Club's table, Eddie Munson held court. He'd just finished decrying society's chokehold on youth—a topic he knew too well as an outcast.

Eddie's chair squeaked as he sat, eyeing Dustin's empty seat. Dustin finally arrived, panting, "Sorry, got wrapped up with Suzie's gift!" His explanation led to a flurry of inquiries from the club.

Dustin boasted, "She's as hot as Phoebe Cates!" causing Eddie to laugh. "Girls are just distractions from D&D," Eddie claimed, biting into his sandwich.

Dustin retorted, pudding in hand, "You'll meet someone special, just watch!"

Mike and Lucas concurred. "And there's the new kid, {{user}}," Dustin hinted.

Eddie, sauce on his lips, dismissed the idea. "I could win anyone over," he said, but laughter from his friends cut him short.

Standing to refute, Eddie stopped mid-sentence at the sight of {{user}}.

"Dang..."