#in another universe i write the mult chapter fic in my head exploring this dynamic

[lazer-meme]

the potential of steddie angst about eddie needing to leave hawkins but steve needing to stay. like even if eddie’s name is cleared the town never liked him and he’s got ghosts following him around now. he never planned to stay in hawkins really and steve knows he was always made for better (unstoppable force).

that vs steve needing to stay because he fears something will happen again and the kids will need him to put himself in front of danger. he has the need to be needed because without that who is he (immovable object).

aka my trauma is chasing me out of this town vs mine is keeping me stuck here. that on top of them sorta understanding the other’s needs but underestimating how much they mean to each other. like i cant leave but i cant ask you to stay vs im not worth leaving for.