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Eddie pov:
8:45 AM:
Eddie slowly blinked his eyes open, welcoming the morning light that shone through the window. When he regained focus his gaze was met by the back of Steve Harrington's head. Eddie swept aside the hair that rested on Steve's neck and kissed the trail of moles leading under the blanket. Steve stirred, rolling almost on top of Eddie.
"Good morning handsome" Eddie whispered, kissing Steve's cheek. Steve groaned.
"Steevieee" Eddie sang into Steve's ear. His eyes finally opened and smiled.
"Good morning Eds" Steve stretched out across the bed before kissing his boyfriend.
"Happy anniversary" Eddie whispered.
Steve's smile stretched across his face and he crashed his mouth against Eddie's in excitement, accidentally knocking their teeth together. Eddie laughed and pulled Steve in for a sweeter, less painful, kiss. Eddie opened his mouth a little and Steve filled the space with his tongue. They were both smiling through the kiss. It was one of those moments where passion and love felt limitless. Eddie's calloused hands on the sides of Steve's face and Steve's gentle hold on Eddie's waist, neither of them could get enough of each other in that moment. Eddie lightly pushed Steve onto his back, moving to straddle his hips.
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Steve’s phone alarm blared from the nightstand, Eddie's started giggling as Steve leaned over to shut it off. Steve put his hands back on Eddie's waist.
“Shall we continue?”
“You gotta get ready for work, horndog” Eddie joked. Steve rolled his eyes but let Eddie climb off of him. “Dont worry handsome, I’ll come get you from work and we’ll do something special, okay?” Steve agreed, anticipation coarsing through him, and moved to get ready.
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3:29 PM:
Eddie was sitting in his car down the street from the little flower shop that Steve and Robin worked when his phone lit up
“New message from: BlueJay: hes on break*
Eddie drove up to the parking lot and grabbed the bag off of his passenger seat, yeah maybe Steve would be dissapointed that eddie saw Robin instead of him on his break but this was important and would mor than make up for it. He sprinted to the door and was happy to see that the store was almost empty.
“Here you go” he handed the bag to Robin, who gave him a questioning look but safely stashed it in the back room.
“Do I even want to ask?” she was clearly curious but Eddie had kept this very vauge on purpose, Robin couldn't know all of Eddies plan or else she could ruin the surprise, Eddie loved her, but she did have a tendency to talk a lot when she was excited, and this would definitely excite her, plus there was still two hours in Steve's shift.
“Nope, you’ll see soon enough. Just please make sure he gets that bag before he leaves, its really important. If he dosent get it ill murder you.”
“Okay, okay” Robin raised her hands in surrender “Steve will get the bag after his shift, i promise”
“Thanks Rob”
“Yeah yeah whatever. Now go before he gets back, i really dont want to see you two sucking face” Her words were sarcastic but her smile was full of love for Eddie and Steve. The two idiots that she adored.
“Ok bye, love youuu” Eddie sang as he ran back outsude, he had a lot more to prepare and only two hours to do it. This was gonna be a long day.
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Steve POV:
5:32 PM:
Steve pulled his phone and wallet out of his small work locker and walked back to the counter. There was a text from Eddie
*Eds <3: Sorry love but i cant come meet you. Something came up. Ill see you soon though. I love you*
The dissapointment mustve shown on his fave because Robin put her hands on her hips and looked him up and down.
"why so sad Steve-o?
"not sad, just disappointed. Eddie just told me he can't come meet me without telling me why" he shrugged and took a deep breath "whatever, I'm gonna head home"
"WAIT" Robin yelled, jumping off her stool and running to the back room so fast she almost fell over. Before Steve could even process what was happening she ran back out holding a black backpack
"Why do you have Eddie's bag?"
Robin hands him the bag, bouncing up and down "dont worry about it. Open" Steve unzipped the backpack, shooting one last questioning look at Robin and reached into the bag
"There's a note" Steve pulled out a piece of paper with Eddie's messy but elegant handwriting scrawled across it that said; "happy anniversary princess, go to The Diner and order your favourite”
"and.. a blanket?" Steve finished.
"what does the note say?" Robin asked.
“it says I should go to the diner…”
“Then go!!” Robin said, Pushing him out the door. “Text me updates I want to know what happens” Steve rolled his eyes but gave her a hug goodbye.
On the drive over Steve couldnt help but question what kind of plan Eddie had come up with. He was always good with big elaborate schemes and puzzles so maybe this was one of those? Maybe it was a little game he wanted Steve to play, and Steve would play along. He just wished he could have some sort of explanation.
Steve knew his way to the diner like the back if his hand, it was his and Eddie's favourite place in town. They went about once a week. Not only was it amazing food, the atmosphere was unlike any other. It felt like… family, so when Steve walked in and was immediately greeted by the owner, Mrs. P, scurrying around the counter to wrap him in a rib-crushing hug.
"I have something for you sweetheart" she said, giving him a smile. "You and Eddie better come in and see me tomorrow, I'm adding something new to the menu and I need a tester." She handed him a to-go box, the bottom was warm and a familiar smell filled Steve's senses.
"Alright Mrs. P, we'll be here"
"Oh! Speaking of Eddie…" she ruffled through her apron pocket, pulling out a slightly crumpled peice of paper, the familiar writing covered the page, reading;
"Hey Stevie, don't eat any of this yet, first you need to go to the playground on 3rd" it was the place they ended their first date, a picnic in the park turned into sitting on the swingset and smoking cigarettes for over two hours, talking about everything and nothing all at the same time. They talked and swung until the sun fell over the horizon. Reminiscing about their date almost made Steve forget about the scavenger hunt. He opened his phone and sent Eddie another message
Steve: made it to the restaurant. I got your note, call me?
It immediately got marked 'read' but there was no response so instead he called Robin, she answered on the first ring.
"How's it going?"
"Pretty alright, he had an order for me at Mrs. P's that came with another note"
"Ooh it's like a scavenger hunt!!"
"Huh, I guess so, I'm gonna go, I just thought I'd let you know, bye Rob"
"Bye Steve, call me when you find Eddie"
"Alright" and the dial tone hit his ears. Steve's smile now a permanent fixture to his face, of course only Eddie would be this elaborate without even being there. In his car, Steve put the to-go box in the backpack. The drive to the park only took a minute and there on the swingset sat Dustin, holding a small box. His face brightened when he saw Steve's car pull up.
"Henderson?" Steve called, climbing out of the car. Dustin just silently waved. Steve sat on the swing beside him.
"So you're involved in this too?"
"Yup." Dustin answered plainly, he wasn't making eye contact with Steve, just locked onto the rocks beneath him.
"Alright, what are you hiding?" Dustin just held out the box. 'Crumbs and crust bakery' written above a folded peove of paper, which was taped to the box.
"Thank you but I meant what arent you telling me" Dustin remained silent, his legs bouncing in place. Steve leaned over and poked him in the ribs, making Dustin jolt.
"I can't say yet!! I'm trying not to say anything so that I don't let Eddie's plan slip. He trusted me Steve" Dustin looked at him, the anxiety and excitement visible behind his eyes. "So please read the damn note" he was never the best at keeping secrets, but he probably pestered Eddie until he said something.
Steve set a hand on Dustin's shoulder. "Dont be so anxious kid. I'll be out of your hair in a second. Take a breath" Steve watched while Dustin calmed down
"Im sorry, you know I'm not great with secrets…"
"Hey its alright. I'm gonna get going but I love you kid, ill see you later." Steve pulled him up for a hug and walked back to the car, then opened the note.
"Youre doing great love, just a little while to go. Your next stop is at Skull rock. I know you've probably messaged me by now and I'm sorry for not answering but it will be worth the wait"
Fuck, Eddie knew him too well. Steve put the box in Eddie's backpack and put the car in drive, starting on the road to the rock.
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6:00pm
Steve arrived at the spot in the road where he would have to walk and saw Eddie's van parked on the side of the road. He parked behind it, slung the backpack over his shoulder, and pulled out his phone.
Steve: about to head to skull rock, I hope to see you there <3
Again, immediately read but the typing bubble never appeared, so Steve started walking the beaten grassy trail that led to the rock. Upon his arrival he saw Max sitting on the ground, headphones in her ears, a bag laid by her feet. She looked up at Steve and pulled one ear bud out.
"oh thank god I've been here all day" sarcastic as always.
"Hello to you too, Max." Steve rolled his eyes with a smile, pulling her in for a hug. When they parted she held out the bag and pulled a note from her pocket.
"Eddie told me to give you these"
"I assumed, he's had me running all over town." Steve gestured to the bag on his back, bulging out at weird angles from the boxes. Max laughed and held the note out to Steve, it read,
"Good job baby, I can't wait to see you. Text me a picture of you with max for your next instruction" with a little heart doodles in the corner.
"He wants me to take a picture of us to prove I'm here" Steve pulled his phone out if his pocket, opening the camera.
Max groaned and tried to supress a smile when Steve rustled her hair. The camera managed to capture the moment where her smile broke through, and Steve was going to keep that picture forever. He sent it to Eddie, again the message was immediately marked read but this time there was a change, the typing bubble appeared for just a second then it was replaced with a link to the map.
"Did he say anything?" Max questioned.
"Technically? He sent me his location"
Another message appeared
Eddie: see you soon dear <3
"Huh, alright. Take this before you go" Max handed him the white plastic shopping bag, Steve peeked inside and saw five candles, all vanilla scented, Steve's favourite.
He hugged Max goodbye and began his trek through the dingy trail, it looked mostly unused, apart from the way the long grass lay flat directly in the center. Steve pushed through a particularly stubborn branch and fouch himself in a clearing, one side was a cliff with a gorgeous view, the other side filled with wildflowers of every colour, and the most beautiful view of all, Eddie Munson, standing in the middle of the clearing. He looked around nervously, fidgeting with his rings, and damn did Eddie look good. He wore a black button-down tucked into grey ripped skinny jeans, his signature guitar pick necklace peeking out from under his collar and a simple gold chain on his belt. He locked eyes with Steve, who now felt severely underdressed, and opened his arms as wide as his smile. Steve rushed forward to fill them. When they parted again Steve couldn't help but look Eddie up and down a few times.
"wow you look nice, you look- wow just… really hot" Steve stammered. Eddie rolled his eyes and pulled him in for a strong kiss.
"Happy anniversary my love, did you have fun?"
"I did, thank you darling."
"Dont thank me yet, I have one last gift for you" Steve raised one eyebrow, Eddie kissed Steve once more then sunk down on one knee, pulling a small box from his pocket. Steve's eyes widened.
"Steve Harrington, I have never loved anyone as much as I love you. You light up my life You have made me so fucking happy over these last 5 years, and I want to spend the rest of my life by your side. You are my perfect other half, the peanut butter to my jelly" Steve couldn't help the chuckle that escaped his lips, even though tears were filling his eyes. Eddie opened the box to reveal a simple gold band with black detailing, the perfect ring. "You are my forever Stevie, so what I'm asking is, will you marry me?"
Small sobs racked Steve's body as he nodded frantically. "Yes, yes you idiot. Yes a thousand times over."
Eddie grabbed Steve's hand and slid the ring onto his finger, it fit perfectly. He kissed Steve's knuckle, slowly and sweetly. Steve was so overfilled with emotion, he grabbed Eddie's perfect collar and pulled him upwards, crashing their lips together. Eddie found his footing and pulled Steve in by the waist. To Steve, it felt like he was kissing Eddie for the first time again, the new chapter of their life together was opening up and everything was exciting and new again, somehow reopened the feelings that had never closed. Eddie bit lightly on Steve's lip, elicting a whine. At that there was a rustle in the bush. Both of their heads snapped towards it and found Jonathan, holding his camera, looking only mildly disgusted.
"Ok I'm very happy for you guys but I am still here" Eddie giggled apologetically and Steve blushed like he had just been caught doing something a lot worse than moaning into a kiss.
"w-why why are you here?" Steve managed, barely able to make eye contact.
"ouch man, hello to you too" Jonathan teased "Eddie wanted me to take pictures"
"Yeah thanks man" Eddie answered.
"Well uh, have fun, see you later."
"See ya"
"Bye" Steve waved and they watched as Jonathan disappeared behind the trees before falling into a fit of laughter. Steve cupped Eddie's face in his hands and they stood there, forehead to forehead, staring into eachothers eyes.
"You're beautiful, Eddie" Eddie cheeks turned pink and he pulled Steve in for another kiss.
"Alright handsome" Eddie pulled back, much to Steve's dismay "now for the rest of your gift."
"Theres more??" Steve said, baffled. "Eds you didn't have to-"
"Shush, get the bags" Eddie interuppted. Steve handed the black back pack to Eddie, who plopped himself on the ground and started emptying it. Laying the blanket out dramatically and spreading out the various other items, but leaving the candles in the bag.
"Come sit baby." Eddie patted the blanket next to him, Steve sat down and leaned his head against Eddie's shoulder.
"I love you so much Eddie, I really dont deserve you"
"You deserve the world Stevie." Eddie kissed the top of his head before opening the to go box, revealing two burgers and a pile of cold fries. Each man grabbed their sandwich and Eddie reached for a fry.
"Hell yeah! Its cold" Eddie celebrated
"Youre so fucking weird" Steve shook his head with a smile.
"Yeah well, you love it"
"Yeah… I really do."
The pair finished their meal together, laughing and snuggling. They watched the sunset go down over the cliff side before they went home. Steve followed Eddie's van, but he was just trying not to stare at the ring on his left hand.
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Eddie and Steve were laying down on their bed, Steve was spinning his ring around his finger, laying on Eddie's chest.
"Eds?"
"Yes my love?"
"Did you want your gift now?"
"Ooh! Yes! I'm excited!" Steve smiled but there was a slight dissapointment behind his eyes
"Its nowhere near as good as your gift…"
"Oh Stevie… No matter what ill love it, I promise, It came from you." Steve stood up and kissed Eddie.
"Sit on the edge of the bed and close your eyes" Eddie gave Steve a perverted look, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. "Not that you perv, ill be back"
Eddie closed his eyes tight and he heard the room door open and close, he peeked around and saw that steve had left, then a second later Steve knocked.
"Are your eyes closed?"
"Yup" Eddie popped the p sound. The door clicked open.
"Open your hands, palms up."
"Okay…"
"Okay so, I know you technically have this already, but you've had it for a while and, yeah. This ones from me and I really hope you like it" Eddie's brain was going haywire from all the ideas but he kept his hands open and waiting. Steve placed the gift in Eddie's hands, its a familiar weight and shape could be identified anywhere. Steve got him a new guitar. Eddie couldnt help but light up like a Christmas tree.
"I see you already guessed it so, open" Eddie could hear the smile in steves voice before he saw it. He looked down and saw a sleek black electric guitar wrapped in a neat red bow. All the accents were matte white and towards the base of the body there was a simple heart surrounding the letters S + E. Eddie gently felt over the body, turning it in his hands. He looked up at Steve with teary eyes and a dopey smile. He gently set it down on the bed, so gentle you would've thought it was glass.
"What do you think?" Steve was cautious with his words, he was aware that, in comparison to a proposal scavenger hunt it feigned but he hoped it was enough. "its okay if you don-" Eddie pulled Steve against him, wrapping him in a hug and kiss at the same time, Eddie pulled Steve towards him so hard Eddie fell onto his back, steve barely catching himself on his elbows as he was yanked down.
"I love it Steve. I love it so much." Eddie muttered into Steve's mouth. They kissed with a hunger, Eddie's hands running under Steve's shirt and gently down Steve's sides and over his back.
'This is gonna be a long night' Steve thought, making him smile into the kiss.
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"Hey eds?" Steve muttered, his eyelids heavy. He was laying on Eddie's chest
"Yeah baby?" Eddie droned.
"which one of us is going to change our name?" Steve was struggling to keep his eyes open.
"what do you mean?"
"when we get married" Eddie smiled wide and started covering Steve's cheek in little kisses
"I love hearing you say that, when we get married" Eddie sighed
"me too, but you know what I mean? Am I going to be Steve Munson" a little more awake now, Steve looked down at Eddie, who immediately burst out laughing
"I could be Eddie Harrington!" That one got Steve laughing as well, he wasn't sure if it was the exhaustion or just the absurdity of everything that got him but they were both laughing, Eddie started almost wheezing, tapping on Steve's chest insistently.
"What?" Steve choked.
"Steven David Munson" Eddie managed, both of them fell into yet another giggle fit
"Edward James Harrington" Steve added. Then he stopped laughing "wait, you can't do that"
"Why not?"
"that's my uncle, Edward Harrington, he's some big hotshot lawyer and he's a dick, I think he like beat his wife"
"Oh" Eddie froze for a second. "so… Stevie Munson?" Eddie giggled at the suggestion.
"Or… what if we did both?" Steve inquired
"What?"
"we could like… both hyphenate them Harrington-Munson"
"Yeah, I like that. What about Eddie Munson-Harrington"
"Steve Munson-Harrington" Steve sighed out the words, a blissful smile tracing his lips as sleep came back to claim him. "I like it"
"Me too Stevie, me too" Eddie whispered, watching Steve's face as he drifted off into his dreams then slowly falling into his own