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In the dark space of the boat house, dust motes twirling around her, she asked time a question.
And time said yes.
Or: Steve Harrington is given a chance to save Eddie months before all the shit with Vecna goes down.- Language:
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1987 went to shit. Vecna brought on what may well be the apocalypse, and Steve fought it to the end. Literally.
Death was supposed to be a one-way street. But knowing a girl with super powers had a tendency to change the game. So when Steve opens his eyes to a beer-soaked bathroom on Halloween in 1984, Nancy calling him 'bullshit' all over again, the universe might forgive Steve for thinking he was either a) in Hell or b) going cracked. But Steve didn't have time to freakout. Not when El finds him and asks that he help her change the events of the future. Not when he's the only other person she managed to drag with her for chance number two.
OR: A time travel fix-it, where 1987 Steve is dropped back into his 1984 self. And now he has to deal with that plus the impending apocalypse on the horizon. But he'll be fine, right? Because, as El informs whoever asks, Steve's 'The Babysitter'. So he gets to work. He can cry later, when he's done.
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start by pulling him out of the fire by pricklywhicket
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
20 Dec 2023
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Eddie Munson died on March 27th, 1986.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
No, wait. That’s not right. That’s Hitchhiker's Guide. Or was it Restaurant at the End of the Universe? Whatever, not important.
Eddie Munson died on March 27th, 1986.
Except…he didn’t. He couldn’t have. Because Eddie Munson is currently arguing with himself in his fucking head about sci-fi quotes, which doesn’t feel especially like something that a dead person would have the capacity to do.
The bats had killed him. There had been pain, and the sick sensation of tearing flesh. He’d had to swallow past a mouthful of his own blood to tell Henderson he loved him. Surely those were symptoms of imminent death.
And yet.
On April 1st, 1986, Eddie Munson opens his eyes in a dim hospital room. There’s a gasp from his left, and he tries to turn his head towards the source.
“Easy there, kid. They’ve got you trussed up pretty good.”
Eddie doesn’t need to see him. He’d know that voice anywhere, in any universe, hell dimension or otherwise.
“Uncle Wayne?”
A story about the families we find and the love that finds us.
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“I’m gonna save your life, Eddie Munson.”
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Caught in a time loop created by Eleven where he is forced to relive the same day over and over, Steve has to come up with a plan to kill Vecna entirely while also making sure Eddie and Max don’t lose their lives in the process.
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Eddie doesn't particularly like the smell of blood.
However, he's growing awfully used to it.
It’s what he’s choosing to focus on. The smell of it. How it burns his nose. Clings heavy in his throat and fills his lungs with its thick, metallic haze.
That is, when he can breathe.
It’s awful hard to breathe.
But he’s trying. God fucking damn it, he’s trying. And it hurts worse than anything, worse than the bites or the torn flesh or the aching all over. It burns worse than the smell. He can’t tell if it’d be easier to breathe through his nose or his mouth, so he just sort of heaves with his mouth open and hopes that air gets in somehow.
He might be dying.
Steve says he’s not dying, very insistent on that, in fact, but Eddie’s not sure if he believes him.
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“What the fuck is going on?” Steve shouts to himself, spinning around, looking for anything that could possibly explain how he ended up in Eddie Munson’s bedroom, in Eddie Munson’s fucking body.
There’s a soft rap on the door followed by a man’s concerned voice, “you alright, Ed? Why’re you yelling?”
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Will is trying to move on.
A night out at a midnight shadow cast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show seems like a good start: outrageous costumes, bizarre traditions, and a cute guy who might just be worth giving a chance. For the first time in a long while, Will is ready to step into the world—and maybe even into something new.
What he doesn’t expect is seeing the one person he can’t stop thinking about standing under the stage lights—in fishnets, a corset, and looking entirely too good.
Suddenly, moving on is the last thing on Will's mind.
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Steve and Eddie are friends. Even if Eddie is a little bit in love with him, they’re best friends, and that’s all they’ve ever been. In fact, Eddie is all set to be Steve’s best man— until his wedding is called off. Determined not to waste his honeymoon, Steve convinces Eddie to tag along. What follows is an Italian adventure where Eddie gets to see the world away from the Munson auto shop, Steve lets go of the life path that he had been placed on, and Eddie learns that his love may not be so one-sided. A fic about pasta, petty crime, and finding your place in the world.
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pretty baby, i'm runnin' back home to you by steddieas_shegoes
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
10 Nov 2025
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Eddie Munson is sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Chrissy Cunningham in July of 1986.
Despite everyone’s best efforts, the government did not seem as hellbent on helping him prove his innocence as they did to make sure everyone kept their mouths shut. Hopper and Nancy put more time into pleading his case than any of the fancy lawyers the feds sent to handle it.
Apparently, a biased jury and judge didn’t much care for whatever proof Nancy had.
At least he looks alright in orange.
or: The government fails Eddie Munson, but Steve Harrington gives him a dangerous thing: hope.
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Eddie Munson’s seen enough of Steve Harrington to last a lifetime. He’s rich, popular, mean for sport, and somehow manages to turn every house party into his own personal ego parade. Between that and the fact that Steve and his jock buddies have made Eddie’s life miserable since freshman year, Eddie’s got plenty of reasons to hate him. Then one night, Eddie finds Steve somewhere he never thought he’d be, and suddenly “King Steve” doesn’t look quite so untouchable.
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If You're Gonna Break My Heart (Smash it to Pieces) by 3MinsOver
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
13 Jan 2024
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After defeating Vecna, Eddie settles into life surrounded by suspicion and judgement. The government agents who covered up the Vecna Event, even intimated that they'll be able to give the Munson some compensation for their troubles. But that doesn't mean that life is easy when everyone in town still thinks Eddie killed Chrissy Cunningham. The only solace Eddie finds is in the new, blossoming friendship he's found with Steve Harrington. But as the pair get closer over the summer of '86, Eddie can't shake the knowledge that one day, maybe soon, that call is going to come, and he and Wayne will be given an impossible choice - stay and try to get by, or leave and start anew.
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“You ask a lot of questions about me,” Steve tells him.
“Because you’re interesting,” Munson says, quiet and honest. “You’re a lot different than what I’ve heard.”
Steve hums, eyes closed. “Yeah,” he says, eyes fluttering open when Munson takes the joint from him again, “you are, too.
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steve ditches the prom to get high.
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He never wanted this, is the thing. Never wanted to stay in Hawkins. Never wanted to work for his father. Never wanted to be the guy who peaked in high school. But once his options had dried up, this is exactly where Steve Harrington ends up.
Enter Eddie Munson, who tears all of that to shreds, thank god.
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naming the stars in the sky after you by rogersharringtons
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
28 Dec 2025
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It's 1987 when Steve Harrington realizes he's probably in love with Eddie Munson. When he realizes he wants to live in the stars he sees in his eyes. When he realizes his once quiet house could potentially become a home.
He doesn't expect it when Eddie leaves, when he up and vanishes into thin air with no sign pointing Steve to where he's gone. He talks to the stars that they once loved together like they're a map that could lead him to Eddie and when they don't answer his pleas, he tries his hardest to move on. To heal.
It's 1997 when Steve Harrington sees Eddie Munson again, a ghost on his doorstep with a shy smile and an eyebrow ring. Except this time, Steve has divorce papers and a daughter and a shoddily pieced together heart that won't fall so easily a second time for the galaxies Eddie still holds inside of him.
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Steve can’t stop thinking about Eddie. Or talking about him. Or looking at him. Robin helps, but Steve is a disaster.
~Eddie slides across the seat, pressing against Steve’s shoulder, “Getting a little twitchy there, Harrington,” he whispers, soft curls brushing lightly against Steve’s neck, “This getting you all hot and bothered?”
Steve should push him away, tell him to fuck off, do something that normal guy friends would do. Instead he finds himself caught in that mesmerizing dark gaze, paralyzed. Eddie blinks, teasing smile fading slightly and Steve’s gaze drifts to the other man’s mouth. Fuck. His lips are a little shiny, like he just had a sip of beer. Steve wants to lick it off of him.~
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dying to meet you (but everybody says I'm wrong) by m4zzyst4r (cinematicghibli)
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
14 Oct 2025
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“Sorry if you got a lot of shit about it. At school. From- you know.”
Eddie stares at him. “From… your basketball lackeys?”
“Sure. Yeah.”
Is this… is Harrington winding him up?
“Are you winding me up?”
“What? No. No!”
“Pardon my hesitance,” Eddie says, narrowing his eyes, “this is just- kind of unexpected. And by that, I mean- a bit of a mind fuck.”
Steve clears his throat, looks down at his shoes.
Eddie kind of dances from side to side, ducks down to recapture Steve's gaze. “And by that- I mean- cereal shopping with Steve ‘the hair’ Harrington while he apologises on behalf of high school jocks everywhere.”
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Gareth's unintentional matchmaking skills lead Eddie to three new discoveries:
1. Steve Harrington is very bad at math
2. Steve Harrington is very fucking weird
3. Steve Harrington is dangerously easy to fall in love with- Language:
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“I don’t know how to be romantic like that. How to show her that I’m more than just a friend.”
“I’ll help you,” Eddie answered without thinking. “I can give you the words.”
Steve turned to him, eyes shocked wide. “How?” he asked incredulously. “Why, Eds?”
(Because I love you.)
“Because you’re my best friend,” Eddie said instead.
“You’re the best,” Steve replied, visibly pleased. “So, what’s the plan?”
“We’re going to write love letters.”
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Eddie smiles again, but it’s softer this time. “Tin man, you are, huh?”
“Shut up,” Steve says, reflexively, elbowing Eddie in the side.
“Don’t worry, Harrington. I’ll keep the secret that you’re a softie. Worst kept secret in Indiana, though, mind you.”
“You’re an ass,” Steve says, and Eddie laughs. After a beat Steve asks, “which one said he needed courage?”
“The lion?”
Steve snaps his fingers. “That guy. If I’m a tin man, that’s you.”
A smile pulls at the corner of Eddie’s mouth. “You’re a tease, Harrington.”
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In the wake of yet another overtly public scandal, the lead guitarist for the folk metal band Corroded Coffin is sent away to his Uncle’s town of Bumfuck Nowhere, Indiana to spend his summer taking care of himself.
Which said lead guitarist certainly doesn’t need. Because Chrissy is overreacting, and Eddie doesn’t need to be treated like a Victorian child with a prescription for ocean breezes, he needs to be in LA with his band, practicing. Writing. Rehearsing.
He’s fine.
But his manager’s will is iron, and Eddie arrives at his uncle’s door feeling much like the homeless teen he was a mere decade ago, tail between his legs as he asks for more than he’s ever been able to give, and taking more than he can ever hope to repay.
With Wayne taking his arrival in stride, Eddie is forced to integrate himself into this new, slower-paced reality. He harvests chicken eggs. Churns mayonnaise. Takes a stab at home repair and weeds Wayne’s garden, all while eyeing the unfairly hot beekeeper next door.
However as the summer progresses, and Eddie falls faster and deeper than he ever imagined, this new reality forces him to grapple with what his fame has given him, and what it has taken away.
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“Wait,” Steve grabs Eddie's hand before he flies away. “Stay?” His eyes are worn and a hint of fear shimmers underneath.
“This is really scary,” he admits. “I don’t know what’s going on and I don’t know when I’ll suddenly disappear. Maybe I’ll just disappear for good? It’d be nice if there was someone familiar around. Plus,” Steve adds with a weary grin, “you were probably busy before I intruded.”
In 1984, Eddie finds himself in front of a rugged version of the preppy jock he’s only peripherally aware of at school. Compelled by Steve's tale of time travel, Eddie invites him to hide in his trailer until he can return to his proper place and time in 1986.
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