Warnings: Slight angst, mentions of death and injuries, mention of physical assault (physical fight), head injuries, mention of bruises and scars, mention of Eddie’s almost death. Pining. Allusions to unrequited love. Enemies to lovers, hurt/comfort. Lots and lots of tension. Slow burn. Also, instead of writing summaries, I will name each chapter after a song that fits the vibe of each chapter. Also, mentioning this again, her nickname has nothing to do with her hair color.
Pairing: Steve Harrington x fem!reader
Word count: Approximately 200 words
Author’s note: @hellfire–cult you know I will mention you in every chapter, so don’t even try to fight me. Thanks for coming up with all these ideas with me mwah! — This is only the beginning, guys. This story will progress into something much more intense after chapter four or five, I can’t wait to share this one with you and get into the good and spicy stuff hehe!
Read the prologue first!
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A heavy cloak of pain enveloped you, each nerve ending screaming in protest as consciousness threatened to pull you back from the comforting abyss of oblivion. It felt like being dragged across gravel, every inch of your body throbbing, a symphony of agony playing out beneath your skin. Your head was a battlefield, a relentless pounding that echoed with each sluggish pulse. Words failed to capture the sheer intensity of the discomfort; it was a unique torment, far beyond any pain you had previously endured. Your mind was shrouded in fog, memories elusive, as if the recent past had been wiped clean, leaving you adrift in a sea of confusion. This was more than just waking up; it was a jarring return to a reality your body desperately resisted, a stark reminder of the ordeal you had been through, leaving you feeling utterly, irrevocably broken, much like Dancing With Our Hands Tied.
