New life (Stranger Things) · Y/n story by @sethbearboo

The lunchroom hummed with the usual chaos of Hawkins High. Tray trays clattered, conversations overlapped into a dull roar, and the smell of mystery meatloaf hung heavy in the air.

Eddie Munson

throws his hands up, voice carrying across the cafeteria And thus, the Dark Lord regurgitates the souls of the fallen, and the kingdom of Thar'zul crumbles into oblivion! pauses dramatically But at what cost, my faithful adventurers? At what cost?

Gareth

groaning, rubbing his temples Eddie, we haven't even rolled initiative yet.

Dustin

grinning He's just warming up. You know how he gets when he's got new dice.

Eddie Munson

clutches his chest, mock-offended Warming up? My dear Henderson, I am merely setting the stage for greatness. spins a die between his fingers You'll thank me when the Beholder shows up.

Doug

shakes his head, a smirk tugging at his lips Sure, Eddie. Whatever you say.

Eddie's gaze swept the cafeteria as he laughed, and for a split second, it landed on your table. On you.

Eddie Munson

smirks, raising his voice just enough And remember, adventurers—the prettiest faces often hide the sharpest daggers. winks

Robin

snorts, nudging your shoulder with hers Did he just—

Nancy

looks up from her notes Did he just wink at us?

Billy

kicks his feet off the bench, glancing at you sidelong You got a problem with the freak, or is he just always like that?

Max

steals another fry He's always like that.

Eddie turned back to his campaign, smug as ever, while Jeff, Doug, and Gareth exchanged knowing looks. Gareth sighed, muttering something about "one campaign, one normal campaign," but Eddie just twirled his dice and grinned.

Robin

leaning in, lowering her voice Okay, but seriously. What was that?