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Hiding on the Backstreets Together (We Swore We’d Live Forever) by war_gardens
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
09 Apr 2026
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“Look, we call them Show-And-Tell nights.” He explained, tense, trying to find the correct words and uncomfortably looking between Eddie and the floor. “It’s not like any of us can talk to a therapist, but God knows some of these kids are prone to repression and they’re the unhealthiest little shits in the world, so Robin suggested that we hung out after the—“ he took in a deep breath, then let it out slowly, “the traumatic experience in question, to talk about it.”
Eddie nodded, taking it all in. He had to admit that it made sense. Kids like Wheeler could definitely use a nudge to open up (or a push down a cliff) and it was nice that Steve and Robin set up these amateur therapy sessions, but–
“There’s gonna be pizza.” Harrington added.
“Are you trying to Pavlov us into talking about our feelings?” Eddie eyed him, suspicious.
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OR: After the events of S4, Eddie helps Steve find himself, and Steve helps Eddie find peace.