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[whatwestarted]

Unless we hurt each other by picking the wrong choice.

[yes.]

[bigboyvibes]

What are you wanting to do?

[It's better to an idea of what she wants and what could be considered going too far.]

[whatwestarted]

I want to hook up with you.

[her shoulders are pinched uncomfortably.]

But I'm worried about after.

[bigboyvibes]

We trust each other right?

[They both know it's just another random hookup with no strings attached. Surely they both could be mature about it.]

[whatwestarted]

Obviously.

[it's clear she means it, too, by the stubborn furrow of her brow.]

Without question.

[bigboyvibes]

So thats a start, right?

[And another step forward to whatever this is between them.]

[whatwestarted]

So we just - what? Avoid each other until these feelings go away?

[she's a little strained.]

[bigboyvibes]

Do you think that's the better idea?

[Because again he has no idea what she actually wants.]

[whatwestarted]

[she wants - him. she's not sure what that means in the long term, but for now.]

I don't. But it's an option, if that's what you need.

[bigboyvibes]

I'm asking what you need.

[Because her needs are top priority here and he wants her to understand that.]

[whatwestarted]

[she makes a frustrated little noise, but it's directed inward.]

To- not be alone for a little while.

[bigboyvibes]

[Shit, why is she so damn adorable?]

So this is a you're lonely issue?

[whatwestarted]

[she's not trying to be!!]

I guess. [nancy rubs the back of her neck.] I shouldn't bother you about it.

[bigboyvibes]

You shouldn't feel guilty or upset about it, Nance. We've been through a lot. Maybe a little too much?

[He knows all to well what loneliness feels like. Unlike her he didn't have someone to turn too in any of this so he learned to stand on his own.]

[whatwestarted]

[this entire town could use some therapy, probably. nancy pulls her jacket tighter around her own shoulders, then frowns.]

What do you want, Steve? You avoid the question when I ask.

[bigboyvibes]

I don't know.

[He thought he knew once but time has passed and things have seemed to change not just between them but with everyone it seemed.]

[whatwestarted]

[and just like he's looking out for her, she's trying to do the same for him. there's a flicker of disappointment on her face at his answer, but she can't push if he's unsure.]

You should probably take me home, then.

[said without any kind of malice or anger. she knows what she wants now: him, and her eyes say as much even as she cuts them towards the car.]

[bigboyvibes]

Yeah....

[That's probably the smarter decision for the both of them but that doesn't mean it doesn't ache any less.]

I like to think we would work now, you know?

[whatwestarted]

[that catches her slightly off guard, and she keeps her eyes on his car.]

I don't know if I work with anyone, Steve.

[bigboyvibes]

I don't think I work with anyone either.

[Considering his current status. He's just been dating around but mostly it's just been all sex. Which is pretty much Steve Harrington in a nutshell for you.]

[whatwestarted]

Kind of surprised to hear that, honestly. [she is: steve had never seemed to have trouble finding romance in the past. she touches the side of his car.] Is your door unlocked?

[bigboyvibes]

I'm a shit boyfriend remember?

[She had made that clear in her actions, turning to Byers.]

Yeah. Sorry, go ahead and hope in.

[whatwestarted]

Steve.

[nancy doesn't move, looking back at him now, her voice firm again.]

You weren't a shit boyfriend. I loved you.

[bigboyvibes]

[This is an extremely touchy subject for them both and for obvious reasons. It didn't seem like she loved him at the time, she said it herself.

Now honestly doesn't feel any different.]

You loved him more.

[whatwestarted]

The way I felt about anyone else has nothing to do with how I feel or felt about you. It wasn't a contest, I just - we both wanted vengeance.

[she takes a shallow breath.]

I loved him, yeah. But I loved you, too, and I won't let you hold him against me.