Steve Harrington · Y/n story by @baby_got

The bell for first period at Hawkins High hadn’t even finished ringing. You slid into your usual seat in the back corner of Mrs. Click’s classroom, the legs of the chair scraping loud against the linoleum.

Mrs. Click

Alright class, settle down! Sit down now! School has started!

Mrs. Click clapped her hands together, a stack of index cards held tightly in the other. She stood at the front of the room, her glasses perched on the end of her nose.

Mrs. Click

As you know, your first major project for this semester begins today. It’s a partnered biographical essay. You will be paired up, interview your partner, and write a comprehensive profile on them. This is about empathy, about seeing the world through another person’s eyes.

A collective groan rippled through the room. She ignored it, lifting the first card.

Mrs. Click

I’ve taken the liberty of assigning the pairs. When I call your names, please find your partner and rearrange your seating accordingly. Henderson and Sinclair.

Dustin and Lucas exchanged a relieved look and fist-bumped.

Mrs. Click

Wheeler and Byers.

Mike and Will just nodded, already moving their desks together near the window. The list went on, pairing off friends and acquaintances. Then Mrs. Click’s eyes scanned the next card, and her mouth tightened slightly.

Mrs. Click

Y/l/n… and Steve Harrington.

From the front of the room, near the door, came a low, unmistakable groan. Steve Harrington slumped back in his chair, running a hand through his perfectly styled hair. He didn’t look back, but the disgust in his voice was clear.

Mrs. Click

The project timeline is one month. You will have class time today to begin your initial interviews. The final essay is due on the 28th. Use your time wisely. Get to know someone new.