Close to me
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Summer break of '87 was nearing, but all Jonathan felt was dread.
He broke up with Nancy months ago, seeing her anew isn't his main concern, though.
Steve Harrington is.
His ex-girlfriend's ex wasn't someone he should have a (massive) crush on, yet he did.
And it drove him insane, how hard he'd fallen for Hawkins' (former) heartthrob.Series
- Part 1 of Close to me
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Cool and warm, good good things about you by molassesveins
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
26 Jun 2022
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Summer break of '87 has officially commenced.
The Byers family is temporarily back in Hawkins and Steve's too nervous to rest.
At last, him and Jonathan will reunite, like old friends do.
Something about it is causing Steve's stomach to flip, he can't quite grasp what.Reminiscing on the development of his and Jonathan's relationship, he's close to a realization that he's unwilling to face.
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- Part 2 of Close to me
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Jonathan is finally back home and seeing familiar faces once again.
Most notably, Steve, whose house he will be staying at. It's pragmatic, since Nancy and him aren't on great terms.
The boys catch up, like old friends do, only Jonathan has been withholding something from Steve. And it's about to be revealed in a grisly manner.
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- Part 3 of Close to me
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Jonathan is sleeping over at Steve's house for the first time.
He somehow ends up in Steve's bedroom instead of the intended guest one, but Steve doesn't mind (at all).Unbeknownst to Jonathan, Steve suffers from recurring nightmares due to having a part in saving Hawkins and the world at large numerous times. He isn't used to comfort or warmth, though he longs for it.
A little affection goes a long way in terms of making Steve's head spin.
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- Part 4 of Close to me
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For always and ever is always for you by molassesveins
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
05 Jul 2022
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Steve is in total denial of his potential feelings towards Jonathan, despite Robin trying to help him acknowledge the obvious.
Steve is invited to a party and naturally, he brings Jonathan along.
Turns out parties aren't Jonathan's thing and he's also hopeless at dancing.
Steve can help, though!They have an unforeseen encounter with Nancy, who'd like to discuss some issues with Jonathan.
Issues he's not prepared to address.Series
- Part 5 of Close to me
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There is a light in your eyes and it never goes out by molassesveins
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
11 Jul 2022
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Jonathan and Steve have decided to ditch a party in favor of hanging out at Skull rock, as platonic friends who don't intend to make out do.
An issue arises when Steve recalls his last visit, the time Eddie hid out there amidst the entire incident with Vecna.
It's a memory Steve usually refuses to discuss, but tonight he feels like getting it off his chest
(AKA having a breakdown in front of Jonathan Byers).He reveals something unexpected, unsure how Jonathan will react.
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- Part 6 of Close to me
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I'll stick with you, baby, for a thousand years by molassesveins
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
19 Jul 2022
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Nancy practically forces Steve to have a chat over (terrible) coffee, concerning Jonathan.
And, inevitably, the nature of Steve's relationship with him; which he isn't prepared to discuss.Meanwhile, Jonathan is left alone at Steve's house, which leads to some unprecedented discoveries.
Besides the horrifying cognition that Steve is a fan of ABBA, Jonathan stumbles upon something he probably shouldn't have found, much less read.
This incites him to write a confession of his own.Series
- Part 7 of Close to me