Steve's straight, Eddie's gay. Right? Right. It's just, Steve's a bit too OK with it for Eddie's liking. He likes sharing the same bed at every opportunity, he's snuggly, he compliments Eddie, he does pre and post-date analysis with Eddie (and Robin/Nancy/whoever) and he hates anyone Eddie has a crush on. He discusses his sexual fantasies with Eddie, cuddles Eddie and kisses his neck to soothe him after a bad day.
Basically, Steve is the biggest heterosexual cocktease in the world. Eddie is pathetically hopeful, deluded and extremely frustrated. Internalized homophobia (Eddie not wanting to be 'predatory' or make Steve 'uncomfortable' despite Steve's OTT affectionate behavior and him acting like Eddie's boyfriend/lover 24/7). How it ends: dealer's choice. Steve isn't actually straight (shock!). Or he is, but he's projecting his Nancy issues onto Eddie because Eddie's hopelessly into him. Steve breaking his heart gently and lovingly, deciding to be more mindful since he can't give Eddie what he really wants.
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Steve, Eddie, unrequited love?, (oblivious) cocktease!Steve, 'straight''!Steve, filler's choice
Date: 2022-08-01 08:35 pm (UTC)Basically, Steve is the biggest heterosexual cocktease in the world. Eddie is pathetically hopeful, deluded and extremely frustrated. Internalized homophobia (Eddie not wanting to be 'predatory' or make Steve 'uncomfortable' despite Steve's OTT affectionate behavior and him acting like Eddie's boyfriend/lover 24/7). How it ends: dealer's choice. Steve isn't actually straight (shock!). Or he is, but he's projecting his Nancy issues onto Eddie because Eddie's hopelessly into him. Steve breaking his heart gently and lovingly, deciding to be more mindful since he can't give Eddie what he really wants.