#do we think he still lives in Hawkins in 86 or did he embrace his fake death and has been living in a crawlspace in the NINA silo ever sinc

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@heroesbyler re: your blood drinking Brenner post

k so we've got literal blood draining along with "sick", a very Brenner word as you've discussed before

"devil" brought me here

okay I'm sure this is just a hint about Vecna living in the Creel House which is in Hawkins.

it's probably totally inconsequential that this season opened by showing us Dr. Martin Brenner, at his house, picking up the Hawkins Post newspaper thrown by the Hawkins Post newspaper delivery boy to illustrate Brenner Living In Hawkins.

and then "sacrifice" brought me here:

(forgot to include it in the caption but he also tells Max, "you're sick!")

I don't know why this never struck me as weird until right now because. sacrifice? is that what you did? because you don't usually sacrifice victims to.. yourself. it's just, you know. murder.

if these people are, in Vecna's own words, sacrifices, who are they sacrifices TO? 🤨

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CHAPTER TWO IS LIVE! I’m so excited to see where this is going. I keep having ideas flowing and I’m so happy I’m sharing it with you guys! I’m trying to work on a master list so that i don’t have to go back and forth or y’all don’t have to. So, for now, I’ll keep the new chapters pinned until the next one comes out every Monday! Thank you guys so much for your support. I’ve been writing since I was 12 and never ever published anything until now at 25 and it’s all thanks to Eddie! Thank you! 🖤

‘86 // Chapter Two: Our Lips Are Sealed

The Afternoon Of March 21st, 1985

“I’ll see you later, okay?” Eddie says smiling, holding my waist with one hand and my cheek with the other. “Okay, I love you.” I say standing on my tippy toes. He lifts me up a bit and our lips touch. “I love you too sweetheart. See you after third period for lunch.” “Okay, don’t be late for Spanish.” We share a kiss once more then he struts off. “Rox!” I hear my best friend Robin call from afar. “HEY!” We embrace in a hug. “How was this morning? How did Eddie like the cabin?” I giggle trying to hide the smile forming on my face.

“He LOVED it! He felt so bad though.” Robin’s eyebrows furrow. “Why?” I pull out Eddie’s gift. “He made me a Hellfire Club shirt. Like, specifically for me. It’s literally the sweetest thing ever. He just feels that…. That’s a smaller gift compared to mine.” Robin gets distracted by Vickie, her classmate and band mate. Also, her crush. “Robin, Earth to Robin.” I say snapping her back to reality. “Oh… Sorry. Yeah that’s such a sweet gift.” She picks it up and holds it out. “Yeah, this is so cute! It’s the thought that counts too!” “See that’s what I’m saying. I love it so much! I truly can’t wait to wear it.”

Robin is still distracted. “How’s Harrington?” I ask. “He’s good. He’s having some issues with the dating scene.” I crack up as we make our way to the inside, then stop. “Wait, you don’t think it’s all that Farrah Fawcett hair spray that’s turning girls off? Or all of that chest hair?” I pretend to be scared. Robin can’t help but to laugh. It’s not that I don’t like Steve, I don’t mind him. He helps Dustin out of his shell. He’s Robin’s other best friend. The thing that grinds my gears was the way he came between the friendship I once held with Nancy Wheeler.

When they were together, and before Barb died, Nancy would blow me off to hang out with Steve. Not only that, but when Barb went missing and Nancy started hanging out with Jonathan Byers, Steve humiliated Nancy by putting “Starring Nancy ‘THE SLUT’ Wheeler” on the marquee for Hawkins theater. That was cruel. I was so mad for her. And I was mad at her for choosing a guy who’d do such a thing over her best friends. I don’t blame her for Barb’s death, I don’t. I don’t blame Steve either. I always knew Nancy wasn’t a slut. I hated Steve for parading it around Hawkins. I grew resentful between the two when Robin and him became best friends. I found my opportunity to set him straight. That’s when I knew who he really was. I kind of warmed up to him. Not so much to where I’d call him family, but who knows.

“Okay, so this morning, at the pep rally, he had a date with Brenda. Oh my god, it was so awkward Rox. I felt so bad for him. And for her.” I snicker. “I would too. I hope he finds someone soon. It’s extremely annoying hearing him go on and on about girls.” Robin giggles and messes with her hair. “It is, but it’s kind of funny, hearing you care about Steve.” “Oh yeah…… it does sound like I care about him huh.” “Look at you warming up to him.” She teases. I can’t help but to cling my books to my chest and laugh. “He may be an asshat, but he is the older brother Dustin never had. And by a weird twist of fate, y’all became best friends. So, I just tolerate him.” “Ah, you ‘tolerate’ him. Interesting.” She squints at me and smirks, knowing she’s absolutely right. We both laugh.

“What are you and Eddie planning for spring break?” Robin asks. I bite my bottom lip thinking about it, then figure I can have some fun. “Oh Robs, I plan on climbing him like a tree. And he plans to deflower me. Dive deep into my ocean.” Robin fake gags and sticks out her tongue while rolling her eyes. I roll my eyes and laugh. “Oh c’mon don’t act like you wouldn’t do it with Vickie. I see your eyes pop out of your head any time she’s around. Like right now.” I say from a medium volume to a very quiet whisper. “ROXIE!” “Sorry… but I think you should go for it. I mean, I would.” Robin gets nervous. “But? I don’t know if she would like me. And she’s so beautiful. Ugh, Rox I melt every time I see her.” I nod smiling. “Plus, I don’t know if she likes….” I raise my eyebrows and motion to my breast subtly. “Boobies?” Robin laughs at me dumbfounded. “Steve said the same thing this morning.”

I smirk. “Figures. It’s a hive mind. Honey, as a fellow boobie lover, I can see it. Kudos to Stevie boy for that too. Great minds indeed think alike. But seriously, go get your girl. You guys would love each other’s boobies.” “Roxie.” “I mean seriously. ALL ABOARD THE BOOBIE TRAIN.” I make a “choo choo” motion with my arm. “Okay. I get it. I have to make my move.” “Yeah. Don’t be scared. Vickie is a sweet girl! You two will hit it off. I better be the maid of honor.” Robin laughs nervously. “Don’t worry you will.”

“Roxie!” Gareth sees me walking down the crowded hallway. “Hey!” He hands me notes from English. “Notes over Romeo & Juliet, the biggest bullshit love story there is.” I snort. “Oh you’re telling me.” The three of us laugh. “Yeah….. where were you?” Gareth asks me quietly. I smile at the thought of Eddie’s face seeing the cabin. The way it glimmered from the Christmas lights. “I… uh….” I chuckle thinking of words. “Gave Eddie a little surprise.” Robin laughs out loud at my struggle. “Yeah… it was little alright.” I crack up with her. Gareth’s mind seems to go south. “EW ROX! What the hell?” Robin and I can’t keep it together. “I gave Eddie his gift early… remember the cabin I was telling you about?” His mind clicks. “Oh yeah….. he loved it didn’t he?” “YES HE DID AND LOOK HE MADE ME THIS.” I show him my shirt. He lets out a little chuckle. “So….” He looks uncomfortable. “Does that mean we have to call you ‘Mistress Munson?’”

Robin’s jaw drops and my eyes widen. “Bro….. only Eddie.” “EW!” They both say making me almost choke from laughing. I give Robin a subtle smile then compose myself. I look over the notes with Gareth and Robin looking as well. “You know, Eds and I would be Bonnie and Clyde. It would make plenty sense. Our families don’t hate each other. We’re not forbidden to see each other. Although, we are each other’s person. Shakespeare just really knows how to write some shit.” Gareth then chuckles. “You’re not wrong, but wait until you get to the end.” I flip to the end. Shock roams through my veins and I gasp. “Jesus H. Christ. That’s fucking wild. Shakespeare really went for it.”

The three of us continue to walk and talk. “Thank you again dude! Eddie and I owe you-“ I turn my head to the right and for a split second, it’s as if my eyes can deceive me. “What the hell?” I exclaim panicked, making the five of us jump. Right before the three of us, is Eddie, my beloved, talking to the queen of Hawkins High, Chrissy fucking Cunningham.