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eddie: my ass is so bruised i am never ice skating with you freaks again
robin: eddie's ass deserves its own name at this point oh my god. main character of this gc
steve: Guys stop fighting it’s 10 in the morning

OR: a collection of texts between Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley, and Nancy Wheeler.

Notes:

this is sooo silly and very much inspired by conversations i've had with my friends.

a HUGE and special thank you to robin for being my muse. he's literally the funniest person i know. god bless. merry christmas bubs <3

enjoy! <3

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

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-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

steve: Eddie your ass is scrumptious 

eddie: hi robin. 

steve: How did u know I’d hijacked his phone 
Ew autocapitalisation 

eddie: bc my ass is flatter than a tortilla babe 

steve: Hi it's Steve again. 

eddie: robin give UP 

steve: Ugh FINE 

nancy: it's literally 2 AM on a monday night get off the gc everybody 

robin: what are YOU doing up?? 

nancy: secret 

robin: oh? 

eddie: please fall. inlove elsewhere. not all of us r lucky 

robin: ur so emo this time of night 
maybe u should go to bed earlier 

eddie: shut the fuck up 

robin: k 

eddie: k 

steve: Are you guys fighting for real? Texting the groupchat bc Robin's ignoring me irl 

robin: wtf no ed n i are talking on priv too lol 
obvs
i'd die for my man eddie munson 
even though he looks like a fucking raccoon 

eddie: id take a bullet for rob 
even though she's a useless fuckin lesbian 
(said with affection) 

nancy: goodnight everybody 

robin: nance tell me what u were up doing 

nancy: it's NSFW 

robin: NANCY 

nancy: the article i'm working on is about a drugs bust! 

robin: i 
wow
gooooodnight 
..

nancy: why? what did you think i was doing? :O 

eddie: i miss being happy 
Read by all: 2:24 AM 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

robin: if you were a crustacean what would you be? 

eddie: if i was a shrimp id kill myself 

steve: Woah. 
I think I’d be a lobster? 

robin: why?? because of ur weird complexion?? 

steve: What?? No. 

eddie: bc he’s tall and isn't afraid to pinch my ass obvs 

robin: why are we always talking about your ass 

eddie: ::kissy face emoji:: 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

eddie: HELP 

nancy: with what? 

steve: Where are you? 

eddie: IRRELEVANT  
FUCKING AKXJXJJ LOOK 
*photo*

robin: put your tongue away bitch 
also ugliest keysmash ive ever seen wtf 

eddie: WHAT IS THAT
WHY IS MY TONGUE RED 

steve: Did you eat my twizzlers? 

eddie: …….. 

nancy: that’s a yes then 
also, i just posted on insta :) 

robin: oh cool! i’ll go like it!! 

nancy: thanks rob <3 

robin: you look amazing nance <3 


Robin Buckley forwarding to Steve Harrington – nancy: thanks rob <3               

robin: oh my god she’s so
AAAAJSKDKJ
i literally feel ill did you see her new post on insta
i can’t BREATHE she’s gorgeous holy fucking shit
can’t believe you fumbled things with her steve like look at her wtf is wrong with you
anyway
ceo of falling for women who don’t want me 😍

steve: Pathetic 

robin: thanks buddy i’m glad you’ve always got my back
on an unrelated note your tires have been slashed


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

steve: Merry Christmas guys! 

eddie: happy 25th ! 

robin: stop being such a downer dude 

eddie: ur not the one with a broken ankle stfu 

robin: boohoo 

nancy: i thought you said it was sprained? are you okay? 

eddie: i’m fine i’m fine it is just a sprain. but my ass is so bruised i am never ice skating with you freaks again 

robin: eddie's ass deserves its own name at this point oh my god. main character of this gc 

steve: Guys stop fighting it’s 10 in the morning. 

robin: tell ur bf to stop flaunting his tortilla ass 

steve: We’re not dating 

eddie: we’re not dating 

steve: Haha 

eddie: lol 


Eddie Munson forwarding to Robin Buckley – steve: We’re not dating               

eddie: shoot me 

robin: u literally said the exact same thing stfu 

eddie: he doesn’t want me 

robin: babe. 

eddie: :( 
brb gonna send the sexiest photo i have on the gc 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

eddie: *photo* 
should i post this or uuuh  

steve: Looks good! 

eddie: thx 

robin: steve stop private messaging me you coward


Steve Harrington forwarding to Robin Buckley - eddie: *photo*            

steve : OH MY GOD. 
I think I’m having a heart attack
Is that possible? Am I old enough?
ROBIN ANSWER ME 

robin: pls. 

steve: Brb exploding him with my mind 

robin: STEVE 


Private Messaging: Robin Buckley & Eddie Munson 

robin: bestie stop changing your profile pic i keep losing you <3 

eddie: WAAAAA
i can’t decide rob i need to be sexy 

robin: steve would literally kiss you on the mouth if u just asked but okay 

eddie: he wouldn’t
stop feeding into my delusions
i need him 
robiiiin 

robin: … 
pls just talk to him 

eddie: ok ok what about this pic 

robin: v nice! 
i like that ur hair is up. frames ur face. or whatever 

eddie: thanks. or whatever <3 

robin: love u <3 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

steve: Hey guys guess what Eddie just did 

robin: love the way you say that like ur dog just did a cool trick 

nancy: hahaha
what did he do steve? 

steve: he licked my Himalayan salt lamp 

robin: did it taste good 

steve: He says yes 

robin: i love himalayan salt too 
good for you eddie 

steve: Why do you love Himalayan salt? 
Does it taste different from normal salt 

robin: no 

steve: Eddie says yes 

robin: eddie don't lie
does he think it tastes like strawberries or smth 
ffs 

steve: He says it tastes like pink 

robin: valid  

steve: He says it appeals to his autistic sensibilities

robin: VALID 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

steve: Hey guys, thanks for yesterday :) anyone missing a sock? 

nancy: thanks for hosting steve! the nachos were great 
not missing a sock here no! 

robin: a sock?? no why?? 

steve: There’s a sock in the fridge. 

robin: lmfao what 
where 

steve: In the fridge 

robin: i heard u the first time. where in the fridge 

steve: Next to the milk 

robin: oh ewww foul
is it dirty? 

steve: It’s not my sock so I’m hazarding a guess here but. Yes 

robin: throw it out!!! 
foot fungus milk!! 

steve: Yep. Done 

eddie: did you throw it out? 

steve: Yes 

eddie: aw man 

steve: Shit was it yours? I can dig it back up 

eddie: no i just wanted it 

steve: What 
READ: 11:26 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

robin: i’m gonna kms 

nancy: noo what happened? 

robin: my vibrator died right b4 u know what 

nancy: oh no! 

steve: Serves you right 

robin: i’m going to do something so violent god’s gonna call me up to ask how i created something so violent 
also fuck you steve 
where tf are the BATTERIES 

nancy: you've got this rob! 

robin: found them 

nancy: it’s been 20 minutes??? are you okay?? 

robin: no 


Private Messaging: Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington 

robin: dingus
the new year approaches. what are your 2023 predictions 

steve: Don't put me on the spot 

robin: cmon 
it can be anything 

steve: Idk maybe that I get a new toaster? 

robin: here r mine 
1. steve turns off autocapitalisation 
2. eddie and steve smooch  
3. steve gets a new toaster (hey look at that) 
4. nancy changes the world
5. i confess my super big embarrassing lesbian crush on nancy wheeler and she rejects me  
6. i flee the country (see n.5) 
7. eddie joins a new band 

steve: I’m here for your lesbian woes 

robin: yeah 
i know
thanks. 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

eddie: christmaaaas 
christ of mas
mas of christ 

robin: are you perchance bored 

eddie: no 
i think i’m starting to feel ill because im NOT drinking 

steve: Eddie. 

eddie: come over bby ill do anything for a six pack 

steve: 👀 

eddie: STEVE USING EMOJIS?? REJOICE 
i mean it come over man 

steve: I’m ironing my socks right now but tonight? :) 


Eddie Munson forwarding to Nancy Wheeler – steve: I’m ironing my socks right now but tonight? :)                

eddie: he’s so fucking weird i need him

nancy: i can't believe i tapped that

eddie: more for me ig


Private Messaging: Nancy Wheeler & Eddie Munson 

eddie: NANCY 

nancy: WHAT 

eddie: help help help 
wtf do i wear to a football game 

nancy: jeans? t-shirt? 

eddie: okay hold on 
*photo* 
i look okay except from the fucking front BOOO 

nancy: i love your autistic demeanour 

eddie: yeah u better hope steve does too 

nancy: he does 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

nancy: how’s the football game boys? 

robin: yeah how is it
has steve gone insane yet 

eddie: *photo* 
the crowd is all men
so many cocks n balls in one place 

robin: shut the fuck up right now actually 

steve: Stop texting on the gc it's distracting 

robin: old man 

steve: I am going to dropkick you next time I see you Buckley 

robin: ooh shiver me timbers 


Private Messaging: Steve Harrington & Robin Buckley 

steve: Why did Eddie just post “sex is boring, hit me with your car”? 

robin: AHSSHDJHD 
that’s so funny hold on i’ve gotta repost that 

steve: Robiiiiin 

robin: ok i’m back 
he’s literally right tho why are you being whiny? 

steve: Is he gonna think sex with me is boring? :( 
IF anything ever happened I mean 

robin: 🫦 
he’ll love u babes 
he’s in awe of ur tism 

steve: You’re not funny 

robin: hilariously idc 😳 

steve: Goodbye. 

robin: bye bitch!! 
see u in 20 

steve: Find your own ride 

robin: :(( 
why does my best friend hate me 

steve: See you in 20 :// 
(Love you) 

robin: 🫡🥰 <3 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

steve: Eddie I posted (and tagged) you in my new post, hope that’s okay

eddie: ofc ofc 
wow i love this picture 
ohhh it’s from the day we went swimming 

steve: I really liked your butterfly technique that day man 
It kind of looked like you were having a seizure but still! Very cool 

eddie: ur so mean to me :( 

steve: Love you man 


Eddie Munson forwarding to Nancy Wheeler – steve: Love you man 

eddie: i’m down so bad jesus h christ 

nancy: honestly life is boring if ur not occasionally down bad astronomically 


Steve Harrington forward to Robin Buckley – steve: Love you man

steve: Was this too much? 

robin: it was just enough, steve :) 

steve: Okay good 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

eddie: on the topic of posting
*photo* 
is it cool if i post this pic?? it’s from the same day and ik it's got both of us in it but ur a little less dressed haha 


Steve Harrington forwarding to Robin Buckley – *photo* 

steve: Robin what do I do he’s so hot 
Oh my God

robin: gay ass 

steve: Literally just set myself on fire what the fuck 

robin: WHAT 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

steve: Yeah of course! You’re also less dressed in that one haha 
Fuck I just caught on fire 

eddie: you what?? 
fire??? 
hello?? 
STEVE?? 

nancy: those pics are sooo!!
wow you’re holding hands aw 

robin: awwww 

eddie: i feel like we’re drastically underreacting to the fact steve is apparently on FIRE 

steve: All good! 
Wasn’t watching the stove. Accidentally put a towel on the naked flame :(( 

eddie: jesus chirst dude 
you’re ok though? 

steve: Yep 

eddie: should i come over and check on you?? 

steve: Nah. I’m alright 
Actually sure if you want. 

eddie: be there in 30 

steve: :) 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

eddie: hey is this too corny of a caption: 
“being a rockstar is more than just skinny jeans… it’s also the boots” 

robin: yes 
but it works go for it 

steve: I think it's cool 

nancy: yeehaw cowboy

*Nancy Wheeler changed the groupchat name to: it's the boots* 

robin: stellar 

*Steve Harrington changed the groupchat name to: FRUITY FOURSOME GC* 

nancy: spoilsport 

steve: Can't touch what is sacred Nance 

robin: just bc she's a woman smh

nancy: men smh. 

*Steve Harrington changed the groupchat name to: it's the boots* 

robin: AHSHSHD 

nancy: steve you didn't have to do that ahahs
:) 
anyway, have fun tonight boys! 

robin: but not TOO much fun ;)) 

steve: Please shut the fuck up 

robin: id rather die  


Private Messaging: Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington 

robin: hey hey it’s been like 2 hours how’s it going 

steve: He just went to go get more beer i’m freaking out 

robin: what why!!! 

steve: Look don’t laugh 

robin: … 

steve: So I asked him to pass me a piece of candy right 

robin: what kind of candy 

steve: Why does that matter? 

robin: idk im trying to visualise the scene? 

steve: Weirdo
It was like a kind of jelly with a chocolate shell I guess?  

robin: cool cool keep going 

steve: And I guess I’m like
Idk I wasn’t thinking but I just took it 
With my teeth 

robin: WITH 
WITH YOUR TEETH??? 
AS IN YOU SLURPED IT OUT OF HIS HAND??? 

steve: Yes!!! 

robin: oh my GOD 
that is so gay holy fuck 
did you kiss him? 

steve: No! He ran to get more beer 

robin: i bet he’s texting nancy rn 

steve: Can you check? 

robin: no that’s cheating 
ur getting with him the old fashioned way 
go get ur man 

steve: Fine 
Wish me luck 

robin: godspeed soldier 
READ: 20:03 PM 

robin: hey it’s been thirty minutes how’s it going
hey
hey
hey
steveeeeee
don't ignore meee 
did u kiss him
have you confessed yet
oh my god are you guys fucking
STEVE
it’s 1 in the morning im going to bed
update me in the morning
AS SOON as u wake up
u can have a morning smooch with eddie but that’s where i draw the line
call me!!! 
READ: 10:03 AM 

steve: Morning Rob :) 

robin: HE LIVES!!!
HOW DID IT GO!!! 

steve: He’s still here
He slept over
In my bed 
;) 

robin: oh my god i’m so happy for you 
call me when he’s left! 

steve: Will do! I’m making pancakes 

robin: ur so sweet it’s sickening 
go be with ur man <3 


-it's the boots-

robin: CONCERT TIME NERDS 

eddie: why are you messaging the gc
me and steve aren’t coming right?
or did i miss something again 

steve: No we’re not going 

robin: I’M EXCITED
i wanted to share my excitement but u two are booooring 

steve: Have fun!

robin: you text like my dad 

steve: D: 

robin: <3 

nancy: we’re going to be right up front i think, rob 
if we’re leaving now i mean
we’ll be so early!
i'll have time to get a drink hihi 


Robin Buckley forwarding to Steve Harrington – nancy: i’ll have time to get a drink hihi 

robin: she says ‘hihi’ i’m going to explode 
she’s so cute
how am i good enough for her 

steve: You are, Rob
You’ll seduce her with your autistic charms 

robin: fuck you
but yeah actually 
ur right 


-FRUITY FOURSOME GC-

robin: *photo*
only nancy wheeler could get the bartender at a CONCERT to make her a fancy spritz 

steve: Aperol Spritz! Great choice Nance 

nancy: thanks steve! 
i’m only having 1 drink so i can still drive in like 6 hours 

robin: otherwise we’ll grab a cab or smth babe 
AHSHD sorry the babe slipped out !! 

nancy: i don’t mind :) call me babe if you want
where are you btw? i can’t find you 

robin: aah okay <3
over by the tent! 

nancy: found u <3 

eddie: i’m sensing something homosexual has just occured 

steve: Shush dude 
Let it happen 

eddie: how come nancy gets 'babe' and i get 'dude' 
READ: 14:45 

eddie: HELLO? 
READ: 14:57

eddie: pls tell me it's u knocking on my window rn steve 

robin: ooh romantic 

steve: Yes 
Let me in? 

eddie: come to call me babe to my face or smth? 

steve: ...Yes 

eddie: i'm obsessed with you
hold on   


Private Messaging: Steve Harrington & Robin Buckley 

robin: okay so don’t freak out but nancy and i just made out in the bathroom aaasjjjdjdjfjjdSHJDJJ 

steve: WHAT??? DUDE 
Why are you telling ME not to freak out? 

robin: idk i thought maybe it’d trick my brain into calming down
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH 

steve: What the fuck Rob!!!!!! 
Go you!!! 
Where are you now? 

robin: she’s driving aaeuuhgh
we’re listening to blondie and her hands look so good on the steering wheel 
her nose!!!
her lips
god is a woman and it's nancy wheeler  

steve: Wow
Are you going home or is she taking you to hers? 

robin: just asked she said i could sleep over if i want
steve i’m so horny i can’t sit still 

steve: Ew oh my God 
Good for you. Hope you get dicked down
Or
Um 

robin: fingered?? 

steve: Yes that one 
Love you! 

robin: love you too steve
thank you for being my best friend 

steve: Of course.
Have fun
Be responsible 
<3 

robin: <33 

Notes:

oh my god formatting that was a nightmare

fun fact: the caption eddie was talking about is actually a direct quote from a talk i attended with robert plant, lead singer of led zeppelin.

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