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because he's a poet by red0aktree [link]

Bound for the @renegadepublishing Tiny Book Bang. Typeset by @mythrilthread. Bookcloth hand dyed by @epitomereally for her Everything is Relative to You project... and I think she gave me the end pages as well...? Edges are buff 'n rub wax.

[steddieunderdogfics]

This week’s writer spotlight feature is: MISSBERRYCAKE! They have six fics posted to AO3 in the Stranger Things fandom and five of them posted to the Steddie tag!

Our anonymous nominator recommends the following works by Missberrycake:

When the Sun is High (I'll Meet You in the Woods)

An Act of Grace

If I Loved You Less.

Blackbird

The Wonder

"I'm nominating missberrycake for a spotlight because I've loved a number of her works that I think have been underappreciated. Her pieces can be quite melancholy, but I think are really lovely and always leave me feeling content. She writes dialogue and characters in a very believable and layered way. I first came across her after her most popular fic, though I think she's done some fabulous ones since!" -- anonymous

Below the cut, Missberrycake answered some questions about their writing process and some of their recommended work!

Why do you write Steddie?

Ooh, I have a long and storied past with shipping and, while I've been a Stranger Things fan since the start, I hadn't really picked up any shipping threads until S4. I think Steve and Eddie have a great mix of that jock and loser dynamic and enemies to lovers vibe that works really well - but also the ending to S4 was really ripe for some good angst storytelling. A little reminiscent of Stucky or Reddie.

What’s your favorite trope to READ?

Hm. I'm not sure. I am a sucker for time travel, but I don't think I've red too much of that. Probably slow-burn - I just love being frustrated!

What’s your favorite trope to WRITE?

Well … according to my most used tags on Ao3, it's AUs and Time Travel, and Friends to Lovers shows up there as well, which all sound right. I know that I'm enjoying a book or show or whatever when I think, I need to write and AU of this!

What’s your favorite Steddie fic?

Ahh! That's too hard - I have a lot of bookmarks for fics I love! It’ probably a battle between Lovesick in Loch Nora by red0aktree and standing up the dead by heartofwinterfell. The first is so gah, you know? So romcon. The latter, I love the concept. Even though it's Max-led, Eddie is fabulously done in that fic, for sure.

Is there a trope you’re excited to explore in a future work but haven’t yet?

Not really - ideas tend to swoop in when I'm not actively thinking about it. I have had a niggling little thought about a folklore esque cryptic came back wrong story, something creepy, you know. But we'll see!

What is your writing process like?

Overly organised! I'm a planner, so I need to know what the ending is before I start - I will generally map out acts and scenes and character arcs before I write the first sentence, which I think helps me immensely so that I don't have to do so many edits later.

Do you have any writing quirks?

I'm sure I must do, but I don't know about them. I guess - I'll tend to write all my dialogue in a scene first as a but of a template and then fill in the gaps.

Do you prefer posting when you’ve finished writing or on a schedule?

Oh, when I've finished for sure. The only time I've ever abandoned a fix was when I posted as I was going on a schedule and it really killed the enjoyment of it for me - too much pressure on timing and the lack if ability to go back and fiddle with things.

Which fic are you most proud of?

I'll stick to my Steddie fics, so it would have to be An Act of Grace, for the Bigbang. I adore that fic, honestly, and worked really hard on it. I think it came out almost exactly how I wanted it and I was so excited when posting finally arrived!

How did you get the idea for An Act of Grace?

It was two things, really - firstly I had watched ‘Howards End’ with Joseph Quinn in and fully needed to see Eddie in the similar time period, I could not get it out of my head - the idea of a servant Eddie and aristocratic Steve came to me pretty quickly after that and was too perfect. Also, though, I wanted to do something with a distinctly English vibe to it (I am English!) - I sometimes feel a bit at sea writing USAmerican characters and settings, so something more familiar I though might work better for me.

When writing When the Sun is High (I’ll Meet You In the Woods), what was something you didn’t expect?

For it to be so popular, actually! Particularly as it was being posted. It's my most popular Steddie fic by a country mile and I'm really fond of it - trying to get a version of Steve and Eddie who had a history to work with canon was a fun challenge.

What inspired If I Loved You Less?

Well, its an Emma AU, so Emma! I was watching the most recent film adaption and NEEDED to write it, but I also loved Clueless growing up, so putting a modern twist on it made the most sense to me. The placement of characters in that story was very fun!

What was your favorite part to write from Blackbird?

The tree decorating scene, for sure. I love that part of Christmas myself, so I had a great time adding in little bits and pieces from people I know and traditions they have.

How do/did you feel writing When the Sun is High (I’ll Meet You In the Woods)?

Gosh, it feels like it was so long ago! I was just excited to get something out into fandom, I think, and to become part of the community.

What was the most difficult part of writing The Wonder?

Ooh, probably knowing that it wasn't going to do very well? 😄 I completely love that little fic, so to kind of keep it contained to just Eddie and Wayne - even mostly Wayne - was tricky. Sometimes less is more!

Do you have a favorite scene and/or line from any of your fics?

Hm. In the epilogue of An Act of Grace, Claudia gives a little speech about Steddie. I think I like that a lot for the way it kind of sums everything up so nicely. A bit of a snapshot of them as characters.

Do you have any upcoming projects or fics you’d like to share/promote?

Nope! I've taken a bit of a break from writing at the moment, buy I've been at it for 13 years, so I'm sure I'll be back at it in the future.

Outside of these questions, Is there anything YOU would like to add?

Just to say thank you to whoever submitted my name! It's made my month, probably!

Thank you to our author, Missberrycake, and our anonymous nominator! See more of Missberrycake's works featured on our page throughout the day!

Writer’s Spotlight is every Wednesday! Want to nominate an author? You can nominate them here!

[exhuastedpigeon]

I’m so sorry to hear about your boo! Hopefully everything will be okay 🙏🏼 (to take your mind off it; what’s your fave AO3 fic when it comes to stranger things?)

Thanks ♥️♥️

This is hard because I have so many that I love. Here’s a short list 😂

throw me one by Adure

I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am by HMSLusitania

Doing Nothing With You by red0aktree

Steve Harrington's Unwilling Time Loop Saga by badpancake

^^this may be my favourite time loop fic ever, which is saying something

all the missing girls are hanging out without us by greatunironic

missouri loves company by Themoondogs

The World's Most Metal Soulmate Tattoo by A_Pirates_Love_For_Me

a map of everyone who loves you by phonemicengineer

the most remarkable thing about you standing in the doorway is that it’s you by greatunironic

^^this is my favourite Steddie fic ever

[museumgiftshoperaser]

Decided to make a Steddie fic rec list because I’m bored and love seeing these. No theme or anything. Just some of my absolute favorites from the top of my head. All of these are completed and all of them have happy endings because I’m a sap! These are also all really good writers so you should probably check out their other stuff too! Took You For A Working Boy by Pukner (M, 43K) - Set during a lowkey apocalypse after season 4. Eddie comes out as gay and Steve tries to figure out why he feels so upset about it. Explores genderqueer Steve Harrington in such a beautiful and delicate way. Also focusses a lot on Steve and Robin’s friendship, which I always love. Straight up cried over how sweet they all are. cause in the back of my mind, i’m in the back of your car by GreatUnironic (E, 68K) - Modern, Formula 1 AU, but don’t let that stop you if you’re not into racing!! I feel like most people know one of their other fics (The Greatest Thing About You Standing In The Doorway Is That It’s You), but I also really love this one and I think everyone should read it. Deals with Steve becoming injured after a racing accident and staying at Eddie’s house to recover. Handles Steve’s injuries very well, great exploration of long term effects of internalized homophobia. Also just so sweet. The Party Crashers by how_about_no (M, 35K) - Real romcom energy in this one. No upside down. Eddie and Steve are practically strangers when Eddie invites him to crash a party together and it becomes a habit. Such well written flirty dialogue, incredibly charming. Makes me kick my feet and giggle every time I read it. Instant serotonin boost.

Till I Kissed You by 96tears (T, 18K) - Eddie tells Steve he never really understood the big deal about kissing. Steve concludes he must be bad at it and they decide to kiss to settle it once and for all. Both of them spiral into a sexuality crisis when they like it a lot more than expected. Such well written oblivousness, it kinda reminded me of my high school self. Packs a lot of punch while still being really funny and sweet. I love stories where Eddie also doesn’t know he’s queer yet.

Doing Nothing With You by Red0akTree (M, 106K) - Steve and Robin get a place together and Eddie and Nancy start coming over all the time. Really nice, slow slice-of-life feeling as Steve and Eddie grow closer. Deals with the struggles of becoming and adult and worrying about your friends moving away and accidentaly kissing your friend when your drunk and panicking about it. All very relatable stuff!! Incredibly sweet! Also features Jonathan and Steve and Eddie smoking weed together, which I always think is fun. Star Star by poorlittlegreenie (M, 93K) - more fake dating, in a modern NYC AU this time. Robin joins a new band which means Steve has to hang out with frontman Eddie and they get off on the wrong foot. Jonathan asks the two of them to pretend to date for a little bit to show Will an example of a happy gay couple. Enemies to lovers vibe even if they start to get along pretty quickly. Incredibly fun but then also kinda angsty. Both of these boys have some attachment issues to work through, but they get there in the end! Might do more in the future!

[steddie-fanfic-recs]

Doing Nothing With You

by red0aktree

Rating: Mature Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley/Nancy Wheeler Character: Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley, Jonathan Byers, Nancy Wheeler, Joyce Byers, The Party (Stranger Things) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Roommates, Domestic Fluff, Angst, Panic Attacks, Recreational Drug Use, Alcohol, past trauma, Nightmares, Holidays, Slow Burn, Suicidal Thoughts, (not intense but still present in eddie), drinking and driving (technically), Coming of Age, Sexual Content, Underage Drinking, Coming Out Words: 106,402 Chapters: 12/12

Summary

Steve and Robin get a two bedroom in Hawkins. It's perfect, except for all the ways it isn't. Drafty windows, clogged drains, shitty landlord. But it's got a couch. A couch that's often occupied by Eddie Munson. Home isn't really the kind of thing Eddie has much of anymore, ever since his trailer became the primary source for all his nightmares. Luckily, he knows of a semi-comfortable couch where he's always welcome. Despite all it's problem, the house has perks. Primarily, it's somewhere Steve can actually call home. Secondarily, it's somewhere he can share with the people he loves. AKA: The fruity four live in a convoluted roommate situation, and romance happens along the way.

[stevestark]

5, 11, 27, and 42

5. Which fandoms have you written fanfiction for?

Okay so I definitely orphaned or deleted a lot of my old stuff years ago, but I've done Harry Potter, Glee, Teen Wolf, MCU, The Hobbit/LotR, Supernatural, The Hunger Games, Star Wars, Star Trek, Pacific Rim, IT, Stranger Things, Ted Lasso

11. Who is your current OTP?

Oh absolutely 100% Steddie.

27. What do you hate more: coming up with titles or writing summaries?

Writing summaries for sure. Titles actually usually come to me first and actually inspire whatever the plot is going to be. but trying to figure out how to sum it all up is always sooooo hard for me. You can tell when I'm really struggling because it'll just be a quote from the fic.

42. List and link to 5 fanfiction authors who are amazing:

Ok first and foremost is @andillwriteyouatragedy aka ShowMeAHero on ao3. truly does not matter the fandom they're writing for, Mello is the absolute best at what they do!!!! (also they write and self-publish truly gorgeous original works!!!!!) Then I'm gonna go with @badpancakelol aka badpancake on ao3 who has written my all time absolute favorite steddie time-loop fix-it fic. I think about that shit daily. Next up is @red-0ak-tree, aka red0aktree on ao3, who also wrote another one of my all time absolute favorite steddie fics, Lovesick in Loch Nora. honestly one of my favorite characterizations of Eddie Munson ever. ao3 user kissesforcas is up next, with not one but two of my favorite steddie fics! The Shire is NOT on Fire is so much fucking fun and I truly think about it all the time. I've reread it like, six times. Lastly, I wanna shout-out @perlukafarinn, aka FagurFiskur on ao3, whose series kids in the dark is one of my favorite Stranger Things fic series in existence. while not the most lengthy, it is one of the most wholesome and fun ones out there, and that, to me, makes it one of the best.

[myanonymousflower]

Lovesick in Loch Nora by red0aktree

Transcript:

Eddie sighed and sunk deeper into the couch, pushing his ankle harder against Steve’s hand, and Steve wondered if maybe there was another reason for it all. Maybe he was twisting his life around Eddie because it was easy, and because he enjoyed the time they spent together.

Steve’s life would have been a whole lot easier if he could share it with someone like Eddie, always, for a reason no more extravagant than because he wanted to.

[anaxibiaclark]

The downside to getting hooked on a fanfic. One forgets they need food in order to function as a human being.

I've been reading this one fic all day long because I want to know how it ends instead of letting it stretch out over a few days.

[loulou-garou]

Steddie Fic Recs

Ok so I’ve been wanting to share some steddie fics I’ve read this past month and I think it’s time I share them with y’all! Have fun and pls tell me if you liked them!

Not So Bad – outofmygourd (43.4k words)

A Sign of The Morning – ToEdenandBackAgain (86.8k words)

we’re just kids in the dark – FagurFiskur (8.7k words)

Whole Lotta Love – stereobone (9.6k words)

Pretty Panic – FlangePlackett (5.7k words)

The Edification of Steve Harrington – ChronicRabbit (31k words)

The Road to Mordor – myrmeraki (32.4k words)

The One in Which a Time Loop is Fucking Exhausting – badpancake (41.5k words)

Sedated – rottin (3.6k words)

Three Shots – steveharringtoned (13.4k words)

find me somebody to love – genesisofrythm (6.5k words)

Summer ‘86 – how_about_no (51.3k words)

the most remarkable thing about you standing in the doorway is that it’s you – greatunironic (34.9k words)

Steve Harrington’s Guide to Touch – how_about_no (18.9k words)

Lovesick in Loch Nora – red0aktree (62.6k words)

hold me now, i need relief – ToEdenandBackAgain (25.8k words)

Camp Folktale Summer of ‘86 – cairparavels (113.8k words)

That’s What’s Killing The Kids – SpiritedKaway (55.3k words)

Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore – steddieasitgoes (71.9k words)

the lathe – palmviolet (82.5 words)

stereoscope – seraphim (60.9k words)

my name for you – kefisdemise (12.5k words)

this is your home. these are your people. – oaseas (21.5k words)

(such a) sweet sensation – rarepears (thewriterinmalfoy) (11k words)

Eddie Munson’s Vampire Mixtape – Springandastorm (21k words)

The World's Smallest Violin (Could Really Use an Audience – fangirlandtheories (4.8k words)

I Like to See You in the Morning Lights – BonitaBreezy (27.4k words)

I love my way (a new road) – oneirois (41k words)

Sanctuary – SpicedSage (47.6 words)

fined-tuned supersonic speed machine – wayferette (6.3k words)

Expresso Never Tasted So Sweet (Until I Stole it from Your Lips) – SerpentSunrise (4.4k words)

a stranger things groupchat – cosmicbrowniefan (69k words)

things to come – birthdaycandles (52.8k words)

[kachwoww]

my favourite steddie fics (at the moment)

I made one of these lists for all the jegulus fics I loved so I thought I’d do one for steddie now that it’s been a couple of months. @secretpersona8 got most of these recs first tho and is the reason I compiled them lol

not so bad by outofmygourd the fact that this was finished 4 days after vol 2 came out and it’s 43k words??? It’s unreal y’all. This fic is so sweet and so good, and the author is writing a couple other steddie fics you should also check out.

Lovesick in Loch Nora by red0aktree if I could put an ad in the paper for this fic I would. It’s just the sweetest fucking thing I ate it the fuck up, and you will too. I was literally giggling and kicking my feet while reading this.

stereoscope by seraphy it’s basically an au where Steve and Eddie already knew each other, and were lowkey friends, but it also follows canon. V sweet I absolutely loved Steve’s redemption arc in this

Anywhere, Anytime by AidaRonan I am a sucker for the “call me whenever” trope and buddy does this deliver. The pining? The banter??? Exquisite.

It's Not a Big Deal by AidaRonan I’m gonna b honest I was not expecting to like this as much as I did but goddamn this knocked me off my feet, such a sweet fic

Dustin's Dad(s) by 42hrb this is basically a crack fic like it doesn’t make sense at all in canon but it is very funny and sweet, pretty short as well so not a difficult read.

sub-culture by palmviolet the mutual pining of it all!! Steve thinks Eddie hates him he really he’s in love with him + Steve & Robin friendship. I just love it

[deadwright]

hey!! sorry to bother but I was wondering if you have read any steddie fics at all or that you enjoyed..... I am very afraid of going into the tag without guidance and wanted to ask if you have any recs (I follow very little people in the fandom) !! :o) thank u anyways hope u have a good day

hello bestie! you're so right tbh i'm fighting for my life in this tag, but here are all the steddie fics that i really like so far (under the cut):

You Children Of Today (Are Children of the Grave) by CaptainHoney (E)

Fall Forever (and Never Look Behind) by CaptainHoney (E)

aka @grandmastattoo: chief steddie understander and purveyor of incredible fics and playlists. this series is my top favourite ever!!!!!

Promethean by CaptainHoney (E)

the tags say dead dove do not eat but boy did i FEAST

Whole Lotta Love by stereobone (E)

one of my favourite writers, all their fics are fantastic. speaking of:

Keep It for Me by stereobone (E)

i'm going to blame the full sobbing wailing breakdown i had over this on the fact that my wedding is also coming up, but who's going to believe me? certainly not me.

Some Things Cosmic by stereobone (E)

this got me in my feelings so bad oh my GOD i would do anything to make this real

Play It Right by stereobone (E)

every little character detail of this is just. i could chefs kiss until my fingers bleed about it all.

You're the Driver, You're the Road by stereobone (E)

Are You Flagging? by soidade (E)

one of the most popular steddie fics on ao3, if not thee most

stereoscope by seraphy (E)

just finished this one and woof! heavy on the delicious steve angst. i love when stranger things fics dive into the endless trauma so this one got me good.

make a deal with god by mcalpines (T)

SO very funny, one of my favourites ever!

Easy, Easy, Easy by judasofsuburbia (E)

what can i say, i adore a deeply comforting happily-ever-after future fic.

misgiven by palmviolet (T)

another good stranger things writer, their current wip has me hooked (more on that later)

Mutual Future by knell (E)

another funny one! i love when men are stupid <3

The Worst Mixtape Ever Made by nbfutureboy (M)

songfics can be so hit or miss, and this is an absolute hit. embarrassing for me that i genuinely love all the songs on the titular mixtape though.

Lovesick in Loch Nora by red0aktree (M)

this is beyond my wildest dreams. i laughed, i sobbed, i screamed myself hoarse with sheer feeling. GOD. IT'S SO GOOD PLEASE I'M A WRECK

A Sign of The Morning by ToEdenandBackAgain (M)

full of delicious steve whump and obliviousness in spades. also the reference letter part made me WAIL with joy

the summer of '85 series by ToEdenandBackAgain (T)

horniest T rated fic i ever did read but steve in that little sailor outfit was truly life-changing. also feeling vindicated as a mint chip appreciator

don't start (too late) by Ark (E)

AIYAAAAAA THEY'RE SO SWEET AND IN LOVE. also absolutely cemented my belief that steve harrington was born to suck and fuck

meet me in the middle of the air by kirkaut (T)

it's a wip with one chapter up as i'm posting this but holy shit i love it so far. everyone sounds like they're supposed to and i canNOT resist steve whump, it's like ambrosia to me

to live my own way by Macellarius (E)

this is exactly how the the rest of the show should've gone. duffers LET HIM GRADUATE GODDAMMIT

STRIKE TEN. by oaseas (T)

me handshake emoji eddie since our shared toxic trait is letting steve get away with anything just because he looks so cute in his little sailor outfit

smoking guns (hot to the touch) by fivecenturiesverse (T)

did not expect to start weeping about the power of friendship at 2pm on a workday but damn this really got my ass. love in all its forms is so good ;-;

Some Cupids Kill With Dice by horrormoviebarbie (T)

this fic makes me want to put on a slutty little outfit and run through the streets screaming about it like a town crier. young dilf steve/teacher eddie MOST concept of all time. all this to say that it made me feral and though it's a wip i'm already rereading it weekly

the most remarkable thing about you standing in the doorway is that it's you by greatunironic (E)

i need you all to known that i actually screamed and cried so hard that i yartzed while reading this. a stunning rollercoaster of emotions, and the perfect end that i will carry with me further than canon could ever hope to go.

We are Stardust, We are Golden by idiopathicsmile (M)

between steve's insistence that simon and garfunkel are in love and him casually knowing the lyrics to a black sabbath song, this fic really is the Try Not To Fall In Love With Steve Challenge (EXTREME MODE)

I Made A Fire by emchant3d (E)

YOWWW 🔥🥵

fear is fading fast by amiparanoidmuch/p1013 (E)

funny, hot, absolutely STELLAR fic that make me yell and squawk into my pillow every few lines. WHERE is robin's milkshake for outstanding wingmanning

Lunge to the Maximum by BoudicaMuse (E)

a truly EXCELLENT pwp feat. the scoops ahoy uniform? hey now hey nooow this is what DREEEEAMS are made of

The Road Goes Ever On by bookscorpion (E)

road trip! wip but it's already lovely, with that slow, nostalgic americana vibe.

The Shire is NOT on Fire by kissesforcas (E)

not since supernatural 8x11 larp and the real girl have i cared this much about a renfaire. steve and robin giving huge dean and charlie energy (deeply affectionate)

Have I Found You, Flightless Bird? by kissmejusttokissme (M)

TWILIGHT AU!!!! BUT BETTER!!!!! AN ABSOLUTE TREAT

Red Eye by alinafewwords (T)

obligatory coffee shop au but make it genuinely good!!! wip as i type this but i'm already so unbelievably excited for the updates

Do You Mind? (will you mind?) by GreenQueenofClubs (E)

absolute concept of all time. this fic was so good it scrambled MY brain and it took me an embarrassingly long time to even type this coherently

Sanctuary by SpicedSage (E)

very very cute, absolutely nailed the eddie voice

throw me one by Adure (E)

men are so stupid uwu

Paper Thin by idiotslantern (E)

oh i YELLED out loud when-

like a heartbeat drives you mad by creature_from_the (E)

deeply hot and so good i wish i could read 100k more of it

We Should Just Kiss (Like Real People Do) by OonionChiver (E)

sweet baby jesus and the grown one too...........it's a LOT but woof what a journey. heed the tags on this one fr

STEVE'S FIRST BRUISE by cairparavels (not rated)

spidey!steve is maybe the best thing to happen to me this year

I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am by HMSLusitania (M)

time travel fics in general are always baller and i ADORE the concept of this, i would love to see more of this universe

Not So Bad by outofmygourd (M)

It struck me deep (it brought me to my knees) by Gorgeousgreymatter (E)

don't go wastin your emotions by kissesforcas (M)

Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) by AidaRonan (M)

all i need from you (is all your love) by wearing_tearing (M)

Meet Him On The Main Line by nbfutureboy (T)

ink you up by Adure (E)

nightswimming by heartofwinterfell (T)

hold me now, i need relief by ToEdenandBackAgain (M)

there's a clock in my head (is it wrong? is it right?) by cloverspies (T)

Eddie Munson's Vampire Mixtape by Springandastorm (T)

just so long it don't mess up his hair by lagardère (laurore) & MissAntlers (T)

Dying of love but it's okay by prufrocks (E)

You Can Cook? by Zigster (E)

we're just kids in the dark by FagurFiskur (T)

Skull Rock Era by chattrekisses (E)

the space between by amiparanoidmuch/p1013 (E)

steve harrington's six step guide to getting the guy by oaseas (T)

AND NOW. A collection of fics covering my favourite concept of all time: TIME LOOPS!

the lathe by palmviolet (M)

wip for now but updates pretty quickly. steve pov time loop done SO well i dream about it at night

I can't save us, my Atlantis by kissmejusttokissme (T)

i believe this is the first steddie time loop fic i read, so this one is very dear to me. please check out the next in the series as well, the aftermath is brutal and so so interesting.

pulling your strings by Thorinoakentwig (T)

looooove this one also, another steve pov

and it all comes down to you by heartofwinterfell (M)

finally, an eddie pov! and it's so good too i'm a huge fan

you are going to die in your best friend's arms (but he won't let you leave like that) by oaseas (T)

dustin pov, which is absolutely genius because he's the only one who could've handled it this well. also the family bonding in this is SO sweet, and i love seeing steddie from an outside perspective.

[starkjoy]

Hi SJ! I am so in love with Devil’s Advocates. Thank you for writing it, I can’t wait for more. Just wondered if you had any tomgreg fic or author recs? I need something to read whilst I wait for more chapters! Thanks so much and pls keep being amazing xx

Aw, thank you so much! If I'm lucky, I'll get the next chapter up sometime this week. Here are a few recs for you to check out in the meantime.

(I don't know everyone's tumblrs, so please tag anyone I missed!)

The Olive Press by @dishrag and @greggery

WIP, Rated M

“I thought you’d be happy to see me after five years,” he shrugged, imitating Tom but making himself a little smaller in the process, “Y’know after everything?”

Little Lies by @pastelwell

Series, Rated T-E

The unfolding of Tom and Greg's relationship through the eyes of Shiv.

For What It's Worth by @pastelwell

One-shot, Rated E

“I, uhh,” Tom pauses to sip his wine, “I think we should fuck.”

Real by Scrunyuns aka @hickeywiththegoodhair

Complete, Rated E

Ken kicks Greg out of the Tribeca apartment. Tom has the solution.

someone else's daydream by red0aktree

Complete, Rated M

A collection of stolen moments between Tom and Greg, starting in season one. A slow burn romance told through the conversations that didn't make it to the screen.

show me love (show me what it really is) by regent aka @hotgirlhirsch

One-shot, Rated E

tom asks greg to dinner, not realizing it’s valentine’s day. greg is fully aware it’s valentine’s day and thinks he’s being asked on a date. tom doesn’t figure out it’s valentine’s day until they sit down to dinner.

When The Wolf Comes Home by @somewhatvaguely

WIP, Rated E

A drugged assault forces Greg to confront a chapter of his past that he'd rather forget. Tom promises to do everything in his power to help, and he means it.

Blue Light by jupitersprings

Complete, Rated E

When Roman makes an off-hand joke about Tom being in love with Greg over dinner, the fallout changes everything. (Canon Compliant up until 3x07)

psalm 31:7 by eddiegirl

One-shot, Rated E

Tom doesn’t know when it started. He doesn’t know when Greg settled into his bones and made a home for himself there. He guesses it probably began that first day, there on the field, with his stupid charming smile and his godawful, ugly shoes.

sounds like penance by GregoryJohnHirsch

Complete, Rated E

(A story in which Tom and Greg find themselves deep in a mess of their own creation, and they have no one to rely upon but each other.)

you ask only for the cab fare home (and realize you could have asked for more) by GregoryJohnHirsch

Complete, Rated E

Tom discovers Greg on a date, and Greg admits he's been using Grindr. Tom offers his wingman services. Soon enough, they both realize that Tom getting involved in Greg's dating life isn't such a good idea.

There's a fic named 'Lay Your Love On Me' I believe I'd really been enjoying, but I can't find it! Not sure if it was deleted or if I'm just incompetent, so. If anyone has the link please comment!

[nipaaahh]

I'm breaking the tags note sending thing we're doing in order to ask you: do you have Eddie/Steddie fics to rec? I found two authors I adore and then I got overwhelmed by the size of this fandom. 😂 also thank you for sharing in the Eddie obsession, it makes me happy to see all the notes from you!

Asdfghjkl awww right back at you, I always love you reblogging/liking my dumb fandom of the month! <3

Also it’s very nice to have you in the same hyperfixations as me because I am mostly way too lazy to look for stuff outside of my dash so you bringing me gifs and fanart of my latest obsession is just *chef’s kiss*. <3

Yesss I have recs! Get ready for a fucking LIST! (Although I read them all in a hyperfixation frenzy of like two weeks, so I’m a bit hazy about what happened in what fic tbh XD)

1. sub-culture by palmviolet: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39308787/chapters/98368332

One of the tags on this is ‘queer history is so important and this fic celebrates that’ which yesss it does and it’s just very very delightful.

2. Summer ‘86 by how_about_no: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39681762/chapters/99340644

Basically a beach episode. A lot of found family feels with the kids and mom!Steve.

3. A Sign of The Morning by ToEdenandBackAgain: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39721260/chapters/99442533

A lot of Steve feels because fuck his parents honestly. Also Wayne! <3

4. Doing Nothing With You by red0aktree: https://archiveofourown.org/works/40267173/chapters/100860303

This one has a very your-early-20s feels to it, made me nostalgic. Basically Steve and Robin get an apartment together and don’t know shit about living alone so Eddie is very helpful. With bonus pining because Steddie are idiots, Ronance for your sapphic needs and again Steve’s fucking parents for the extra feels.

5. the lathe by palmviolet: https://archiveofourown.org/works/40084896/chapters/100390659

Steve’s in a timeloop to save Eddie! Gets very heavy and dark at times so be prepared, but there is a happy ending!

6. Not So Bad by outofmygourd: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39331002/chapters/98427678

Nobody tells Steve he’s bisexual, so how is he to know? XD

Bonus-didn’t-understand-the-assignment-rec: it’s a risk, it’s a gamble by nondz: https://archiveofourown.org/works/39440202/chapters/98709228

Not Steddie and no Eddie (before Season 4, he didn’t exist at this point I think), but POLY! Steve/Jonathan/Nancy with Steve&Robin fake dating! The Steve&Robin friendship levels on this one are off the charts I love them so much <3

I hope there’s something you like! <3

[steddie-fanfic-recs]

Lovesick in Loch Nora

by red0aktree

Rating: Mature Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationship: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Character: Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley, Nancy Wheeler, The Party (Stranger Things), Steve Harrington's Parents Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Recreational Drug Use, Alcohol, References to Canon violence, Drug Dealing, Getting Together, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Literal Sleeping Together, Domestic Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Requited Love Words: 62,603 Chapters: 11/11

Summary

Even though Eddie's name has been cleared legally, he's still very much on trial in the court of public opinion. Dealing drugs isn't a lucrative occupation anymore, and getting a legitimate job in a town who still considers him a killer isn't much of an option, either. Eddie is beginning to think skipping town and starting over somewhere no one knows his name is the only chance he has left. Steve has another idea. AKA: Steve gets Eddie a job as an anonymous columnist at a local newspaper.

[random-ikea-drawer]

alr alr I have not seen this goddamn fic get the attention it deserves

PLEASE IF YOU CAN AND OBV WANT TO GO READ LOVESICK IN LOCH NORA BY red0aktree ON AO3!!!

Seriously I’m considering drawing fanart for this fic it’s so good and so sweet and

Y e a h :))))