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finally vacation from uni I might go back to make a list of firstprince and steddie to read 😭😭😭 accepting recs!!!

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steddie fic recs - all completed (part three)

we'll make it an annual affair by ithinkicouldloveher - the gang head out to steve's family cabin for a little winter holiday and the boys just flirt the entire time. they're just stupidly in love with each other in this and it's so soft. i want someone to look at me the way steve looks at eddie in this fic.

so scarlet it was maroon by resakaye, t1red_gay - vampire eddie! steve is a mess over eddie's death, he's grieving what could've been, and decides to write letters to the dead man with hopes of it being therapeutic. then eddie comes back. this one was really sweet and simple, and there is definitely some kinky blood sharing. would read again.

the last in line by xiaq - the gang gets thrown back to 1983 and everyone remembers what happened except for eddie. this is cute as hell.

cut and changed and rearranged by aidaronan - 'in the middle of the night, reeling from bad dreams, steve properly starts on the mixtape eddie made for him. master of puppets made eddie feel invincible once. maybe steve can borrow that feeling for one night.'

it's not a big deal by aidaronan - 'eddie survives, but his entire life is locked away in the upside down forever (his books, his dnd stuff, his guitar.) everything that wasn't on eddie when steve carried him into the ER, gone. so naturally, steve starts giving him things. handing eddie back those little outward markers of who he is.'

all i need from you (is all your love) by wearing_tearing - steve tells robin he's dating eddie so she'll stop feeling guilty about being with nancy. queue the fake-dating.

just a rhyme without a reason by doriangrayscale - 'eddie munson worms his way into steve’s sorry little life months before vecna rears his ugly head.'

rumour has it by inquisitivepeach - 'steve & eddie inexplicably become hawkins high's new 'it couple.' they roll with it. then things get out of hand.'

eat your heart out by queerofthedagger - 'eddie knows that steve's into him. he knows that steve knows that eddie is into him, too. now it's only a question of who will give in first. fortunately, eddie's the most stubborn bastard in hawkins, so it's not going to be him. unfortunately, it might not actually be that simple.'

i'm lost in admiration (could i need you this much?) by aliwrites07 - 'murray being a grade a matchmaker and eddie and steve having to deal with it.'

more recs here: stranger things fic rec masterlist

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Steddie comfort read rec list <3

i asked y'all to tell me your most re-read fics and once again got tupperware avalanche.gif-ed, so. for your viewing pleasure, please find below the cut in alphabetical order because i will apparently not being doing any actual work at work today the full rec list thus far:

a special privilege for the resurrected by theopteryx E | 56k | recced by @pennyplainknits

Among the Wildflowers by ParadimeShifts (@paradimeshifts7) E | 28k | recced by @thefreakandthehair

baby what's your blood type? (is it mine?) by cheatghost T | 5k | recced by @steddie-island

bear hugs by steddieas_shegoes (@steddieas-shegoes) E | 41k WIP | recced by @thefreakandthehair

butter, sugar, and northern mockingbirds. by througheden (@thefreakandthehair) E | 17k | recced by @just-my-latest-hyperfixation

call me sunshine, send me to space by steddieas_shegoes (@steddieas-shegoes) E | 90k | recced by @mugloversonly

carve your name into my chest by hexiewrites (@hexiewrites) E | 43k | recced by @thefreakandthehair

Critical Hit by AidaRonan (@aidaronan) E | 7k | recced by @steddie-island

Cut and Changed and Rearranged by AidaRonan (@aidaronan) T | 11k | recced by @pennyplainknits

Date me instead by Zhuletta E | 44k | recced by @thefreakandthehair

Dustin Henderson and the Lovebirds by pukner (@pukner) G | 10k | recced by @steddie-island

i come back to the place you are by pizzabones E | 212k | recced by @mugloversonly

i don't know, you figure it out by wynnyfryd E | 61k WIP | recced by @steddie-island

i've been having a horrible time pulling myself together by deadratz (@munsonkitten) E | 75k | recced by @thefreakandthehair

Keep it Steady, Eddie by outofmygourd E | 105k | recced by @mugloversonly

laughing at the broken glass by mustlovesteve (@mustlovesteve) M | 151k | recced by @bumblebeecuttlefishes

No Fairy Tale Ever Started This Way by ElliottRook E | 7k | recced by @steddie-island

Pas de Deux by Malikat22 (@malikat24601) E | 90k | recced by @br0ck-eddie

relax (lay it back) by wynnyfryd and Gorgeousgreymatter (@gorgeousgreymatter-x) and podfic by flintandfuss (@flintandfuss) E | 12k | recced by @just-my-latest-hyperfixation

Saltwater Prayer by Asgardian_Pirate E | 54k | recced by @thefreakandthehair

Sanctuary by SpicedSage E | 47k | recced by @pennyplainknits and @messessentialist

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) by steddieasitgoes (@steddieasitgoes) M | 61k | recced by @thefreakandthehair

so let's sneak in from the cheap seats, honey by pricklywhicket (@messessentialist) E | 14k | recced by @steddie-island

Someone who cares by Just_my_latest_hyperfixation (@just-my-latest-hyperfixation) E | 84k | recced by @mugloversonly

start by pulling him out of the fire by pricklywhicket (@messessentialist) E | 85k | recced by @steddieas-shegoes

The Shire is NOT on Fire by kissesforcas (@kissesforcas) E | 54k | recced by @frankenstein-ate-my-left-shoe

Tuesday's Gone With the Wind by thisapplepielife (@thisapplepielife) E | 184k | recced by @wormdebut

wouldn't it be nice (if we could wake up) by kissesforcas (@kissesforcas) E | 130k | recced by @pennyplainknits

Your Biggest Fan by LexiRoseWrites (@lexirosewrites) E | 47k | recced by @mugloversonly

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Zendaya as Tashi Duncan in CHALLENGERS (2024)

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Ooops. New close quarters update!

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#they’re both mean girls your honor [insp]

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by GetMeBack

At 30, Eddie has made it as a songwriter and producer, working on soundtracks and making an actual name in the industry. But still feeling empty and heartbroken even after having so many accomplishments, he figures it’s time to head back to his former home. Except, Eddie didn’t think that he wouldn’t be the only one returning. Didn’t expect that Steve Harrington, his ex-best friend, hell, ex-everything—would be back in Hawkins, too.

Words: 1523, Chapters: 1/10, Language: English

Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: Eddie Munson, Wayne Munson, Original Child Character(s), Ronnie Ecker (Stranger Things), Steve Harrington, Maxine “Max” Mayfield, Corroded Coffin (Stranger Things), Robin Buckley, Chrissy Cunningham, Henry Creel | One | Vecna, Original Female Character(s)

Relationships: Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Eddie Munson & Wayne Munson, Ronnie Ecker & Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington, Steve Harrington & The Party, Robin Buckley/Chrissy Cunningham, Henry Creel | One | Vecna/Eddie Munson, Chrissy Cunningham & Eddie Munson, Eddie Munson & The Party, Corroded Coffin & Eddie Munson

Additional Tags: Angst with a Happy Ending, Fluff, Friends to Lovers, Modern Era, Not Canon Compliant, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Anxiety Attacks, Miscommunication, References to Depression, Eddie Munson is a Sweetheart, Gay Eddie Munson, Bisexual Steve Harrington, Aged-Up Character(s), Steve Harrington Needs a Hug, Eddie Munson Needs a Hug, Original Character(s), Famous Eddie Munson, Teacher Steve Harrington

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happy new years and all of that! I’m back to try to come back to my fic and read some things around here :)

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Some guy Steve and rockstar Eddie

Steve sees Eddie out in public and partially recognizes him, no idea he's famous but in one of those I've definitely seen your face before but he can't get his concussion riddled brain to place where

Eddie meanwhile is bracing himself for either an over eager fan or based on how angry Steve's confused face is for him to start shouting about 'satan worship'

Imagine Eddie's surprise when Steve does finally approach him he simply asks 'do you know Dustin?'

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wip modern!steddie w/ talent show

BROKE MY OWN HEART WRITING MY VERSION OF HAWKINS' TALENT SHOW :(((( this is a wip from the next chapter of the fic that i've been working on.

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The fluorescent lights in the elementary school gym flicker on his eyes. Eddie stands behind the stage curtain, looking at those people sitting down, waiting for the presentations to start. He is thirteen, his hair is buzzed close to his head and he is wearing his brand-new Metallica shirt under a battle vest. His hands tremble as they grip the guitar neck. The sounds of the crowd press in—the chatter of kids,, the occasional burst of laughter. Eddie’s heart shrinks for the thousandth time, They’re all going to laugh at me.

He takes a shaky breath, fighting the sharp, burning shame that coils in his chest. He can’t believe that he actually thought it was a good idea, to tell everyone that they should be there, Ronnie’s grandma, insist on having Wayne skip his work rest to watch him. His first thought  is to run—slip out through the back door, disappear.

"Hi!"

Steve is there, close by, his sleeves rolled up and his hair combed back. He has a confident smile, easy, the kind of smile that always manages to feel like a warm steady light even when everything else feels uncertain.

“I can’t do this,” Eddie tells him, his voice breaking mid-sentence.

Steve furrows his brow, clearly unsettled. “What?!”

“I can’t, Steve. There’s a lot of people out there. You don’t understand,” Eddie says in a rushed, panicked tone.

“No, no, no, no. Don’t freak out, ‘kay? You’ve got this. We worked hard for this, remember?” Steve gets close to him, holding his hand firmly.

Eddie faces Steve, staring into his eyes with a worried tone. “What if I mess up?” His voice is so quiet he isn’t sure Steve can even hear him.

Steve lowers his voice, low but steady. “I know you won’t. You can do this, Eddie. I’ve got your back. Look at me—listen. You’ve got talent, man. You always have.”

“But Jordan—”

“Who cares about him? Don’t let those idiots get into your head, man.”

Eddie swallows, his throat dry as dust. The words feel weak in his chest, but they stick with him. Memories rise—the sound of his father’s anger from just days ago. His father yells sharp words that cut deep, words that stay with him forever.

Steve stays close, as though he can read Eddie’s mind, as though he can see all the fear and hesitation buried beneath his friend’s skin.

“Listen,” Steve says, his voice quieter now, as though trying to break through Eddie’s panic. “Those people don’t matter. You know who does matter? Us. The band. Me. Wayne is right there. We’re here for you, Eddie.”

“Hey” Ronnie appears stepping into view, holding her drum sticks, looking worried at them. “You good to go?” Eddie’s hand clenched tighter with Steve. His stomach twists and swirls, but when he looks at Steve and Ronnie, the tension in his chest feels a little less suffocating. Their faith in him feels real, like something solid, something Eddie can hold on to.

“He is.” Harrington says. He looks at Steve again—at his smile, at his steady presence, and lets himself believe. 

“Okay,” Eddie whispers, his voice so soft it is nearly drowned out by the muffled sound of people around them. “I am.”

Steve’s smile widens. “I’ll be there for you guys. Rock on, or, I don’t know, play hard, dream big—whatever fits the vibe.”

Ronnie claps him lightly on the shoulder. “I have faith you’ll get better at it someday, Harrington.” She laughs as Steve just shrugs it off, unbothered.

“Let’s go, Eddie. You got this!” she says excitedly, turning to the panicked kid, who nods and offers a weak smile in return.

Their encouragement presses into him, giving him just enough confidence to step onto the stage. His knees shake, his hands are uncertain as he brings the mic to his lips and connects the guitar. Everyone is weirdly quiet as they settle in. The lights are blinding, the sound overwhelming, but he starts to play.

It isn’t perfect. But it is definitely metal. And it feels like the kind of performance that could make him feel like a rockstar. He plays everything with his full heart, sings everything with the best his teenage, changing voice can offer, and he has a blast every second of the song.

He can’t see anything through the single, strong light coming down onto the stage, but Eddie can feel Steve there in front of him—supportive, like he always was. He can feel Wayne there too, just like during all those rehearsals. They have his back, and for the first time in a while, it feels like that is enough.

They didn’t get to win, but he learns very early how to take what he’s offered. A bunch of people too stunted to clap right away and a single familiar voice asking for more felt like a message, especially when they leave the stage and Eddie sees Christine Cunningham dressed in pink cheerleading gear with a huge smile waving at them. Who would’ve thought, huh?

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my personal life is so good rn that I'm actually reading/writing more fics with arguing just to have a reason to feel angry, turns out I think that I already read almost everything on AO3 that actually has this

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help w/ the wip of my steddie fic?

hey people :))

I REALLY need some opinion on this WIP, because I feel like it's maybe missing something, but at the same time I don't want to over explain the way that Eddie is feeling? idk if it makes sense. this should be the beggining of the 2nd chapter of my first Steddie fic, feel free to give me your opinion/suggestions about it!

(if you're interested here's the link)

quick context: Steve is Eddie's ex best friend and they just saw each other after 9 years, Eddie is very much anxious and stressed about seeing him again.

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Pacing and mumbling nonsense to himself wasn’t exactly how Eddie had planned to spend his Saturday afternoon, but here he is, doing just that. His boots scuff noisily against the pavement as he walks fast—too fast, like he can outrun the storm brewing in his chest.

“Why the hell didn’t anyone tell me?” he mutters under his breath, his words tangling together as he gestures in frustration—only to remember, a bit later, that he was the one who insisted on not knowing anything about him. After Steve left Hawkins for college, Eddie had made it painfully clear to Dustin, Wayne, and anyone else who might’ve cared: I don’t want to know about Harrington. I don’t care. He practically begged them not to say anything, even going so far as to threaten cutting ties with anyone who insisted. Yeah, it was that bad, and he was that dramatic.

So they didn’t tell him.

Didn’t tell him absolutely anything, actually. And Eddie never managed to see it for himself, because Steve had all his social media locked down. Or so someone told him—because, obviously, he never felt sorry for himself and decided to look him up online. Of course not. But that doesn’t matter, right? That shouldn’t matter. 

But again, why the hell does it matter so much? He’s over it. It was just a stupid teenager thing, not a big deal. So much has happened since then—God, almost ten years ago. He has back pain now and his own apartment. He’s not a fucking kid anymore. But why did he say “it’s been a while”? Like they didn’t choose this. Like they had anything left to talk about. Why did Steve act almost amused about seeing him? Like he has the right to!

Eddie lets out a loud groan, swinging his arms wildly in the air. “Unbelievable!” he says, louder than he intended, earning a few confused looks from people around him. Feeling self-conscious, Eddie shoves his hands into his jacket pockets, laughing sarcastically, muttering, “Great. Now I’m a lunatic.”

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just posted my first steddie fic ever!!

Not sure of how I can spread the word about this but I've started posting my first Steddie fic on AO3 and would be very glad to have feedback since I've never done this in English before 🤠

Mostly based on Lorde's Melodrama, It's a modern!au with some angst, a little bit of plot from Flight of Icarus (mostly Ronnie's existence really) and Steve and Eddie are in their early 30s.

I'm considering posting around here too, maybe as soon as I discover how to do it?

But yeah, check it out if you'd like :)