Eddie's insecure in his relationship with Steve. Why on earth would Steve, beloved by Hawkins, conventionally handsome, surely heterosexual, brave, heroic, really be in love with him? Despised, exiled, queer, skinny, weirdo Eddie. He can't bear it and flits between incredibly needy and desperate for Steve v. pushing Steve away, being self destructive.
Steve, just a kid really, eventually finds it too much. He cheats on Eddie with a girl, confirming all of Eddie's worst fears.
Have dark!Steve if you wish, unapologetic and arrogant, pissed at Eddie and blaming Eddie. Maybe gaslighting Eddie into pseudo forgiveness. Or, go for soft Steve if you like, begging for forgiveness. Angst or happy ending is fine. I want Eddie whump more than anything else.
Steve/Eddie, angst, cheating, insecure!Eddie, Eddie whump
Steve, just a kid really, eventually finds it too much. He cheats on Eddie with a girl, confirming all of Eddie's worst fears.
Have dark!Steve if you wish, unapologetic and arrogant, pissed at Eddie and blaming Eddie. Maybe gaslighting Eddie into pseudo forgiveness. Or, go for soft Steve if you like, begging for forgiveness. Angst or happy ending is fine. I want Eddie whump more than anything else.