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1. i don't need your closure by august_grey

   Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • F/M
   • Work in Progress

   09 Apr 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Steve Harrington/Original Female Character(s)
   • Steve Harrington
   • Dustin Henderson
   • Claudia Henderson
   • Robin Buckley
   • Nancy Wheeler
   • Jonathan Byers
   • Joyce Byers
   • Will Byers
   • Mike Wheeler
   • Eleven | Jane Hopper
   • Lucas Sinclair
   • Billy Hargrove
   • Maxine "Max" Mayfield
   • Mutual Pining
   • Friends to Enemies (kinda) to Lovers
   • Steve Harrington Needs a Hug
   • Protective Steve Harrington
   • Steve Harrington & Dustin Henderson Friendship
   • Dustin Henderson Has a Sister
   • Mailman Steve???
   • Idiots in Love
   • Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism
   • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
   • Mental Health Issues
   • Light Angst
   • Underage Drinking
   • Meddling Kids
   • Flashbacks
   • Billy Hargrove Being an Asshole
   • The Love Is Requited They're Just Idiots
   • lil bit of billy/oc on accident
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort

   Summary

   After a devastating falling out with her best friend, Alice Henderson just wants to get through the summer in one piece. Steve Harrington, however, is desperate to get back in Alice's good graces by whatever means necessary.

   Note: this story was started well before season 4 came out, and takes place following the events of season 3!

   Language:

   English

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   Chapters:

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