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He didn’t mean it.
The words are out there now and he can’t unsay them, can’t explain, can’t blame the intrusive thoughts this time for twisting what happened trying to find someone to blame. It’s out there. He didn’t mean it.
He can see the moment he draws blood.
It’s different than before, with the power surge or with his car. Steve doesn’t even bother to bite back. Dustin knows him. He knows the way his face closes off, how his throat works a little extra, how he blinks looking away. ‘Hurt’ doesn’t begin to cover it. Steve believes him.
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17 Jan 2026
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Since Eddie’s death, Dustin has been struggling beyond anyone can see. Things have been even harder considering Andy and his goons stop at nothing to make things worse. As a result of the emotional turmoil, Dustin begins to rely on a rather unhealthy coping mechanism. It’s only a matter of time before someone might find out about his secret.
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After their unexpected fight at the old Hawkin’s Lab, Steve sees Dustin’s scars.
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17 Jan 2026
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Rewrite of Dustin’s grief journey and fight with Steve in the Upside Down because these boys BROKE ME. Acting so good they saved the season and revived my ao3 career.
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Based on Gaten saying Dustin thinks “if he’s not miserable, he’s not doing it right”
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17 Jan 2026
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A short scene and a season five fix it where Steve finds Dustin after being beat up by Andy and the other jocks because I love them and needed this ♥️
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15 Jan 2026
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There’s tears on the kid’s cheeks.
“Dustin -” Steve murmurs.
Dustin rubs at his face, frustrated, but then his lip quivers and he sags like his strings have been cut.
Steve catches him.
He always will.
Dustin sobs, clinging to Steve, head burrowed into his chest.
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In the aftermath of Eddie's death, Steve takes care of Dustin.
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15 Jan 2026