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Cheerleading Worth It? - Eddie Munson

Eddie x Fem!Reader

Warnings: none

Word count: 905

Summary: Your a cheerleader because of your bestfriend Chrissy. But you hate how the jock’s and cheerleaders treat others. Will spending time with Eddie “The Freak” Munson finally get you to do what you’ve been thinking of doing for awhile?

Authors Note: Happy New Year Everyone!!!

First Eddie Munson Imagine!

p.s - Its not going to be added to the holiday masterlist because its not a story based around or on a holiday just a story posted on one.

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Y/n honestly hated wearing the itchy Hawkins cheerleading uniform. But she enjoyed cheerleading but she mainly did it to hang out with her best friend Chrissy. The two had known eachother since they were in diapers.

But lately Y/n was getting fed up with how the other girls treated people worse and worse everyday. Not to mention the Jock’s being assholes 100% of the time.

Y/n was staying later at the school finishing her homework, she didn’t like bringing it home. Stressful school work shouldn’t be brought home, home should be a peaceful safe haven from school hell. Very few people were left at the school, mainly a few club’s. Once Y/n finished with her work she packed up and was ready to walk home.

Hellfire club had ended a few minutes ago and as Eddie watched as his club members left. But what really caught his interest was the cheerleading outfit that exited the school. He knew exactly who it was.

“Well, well, well do my eyes deceive me or is that Y/n Y/l/n.” Eddie spoke walking over to the Y/h/c-ed girl.

“Hello Eddie. Did Hellfire just get out?” Y/n laughed, she always found Eddie’s ways to be amusing.

“It did, but why are you here so late?” he answered but he was curious as to why she was still at school.

“Oh uh, homework. I don’t like doing it at home.” Y/n told him as she adjusted her bag on her shoulder.

“I get that. I mean I don’t really do my homework but I get it.” Eddie nodded along. Eddie justered to his van so they could sit down to talk.

“I wish I didn’t do mine.” Y/n let out an airy laugh.

“The great Y/n doesn’t want to do her work? Why’s that?” Eddie offered his arm. They walk to his car and he open’s the back so they can sit.

“I hate it. Homework I think is stupid. If they can’t teach it to us in school then we shouldn’t have to bring it home.” She tells him honestly, sitting down next to him.

“Then why do you do it?” He asked curious if she hated it so much why continue to do it.

Y/n shrugg’s. “Have to. If I want to stay on the cheerleading squad.”

“Is cheerleading really worth it?” Eddie knew what he said could be a sensitive subject but he had a point.

“You mean is being popular really worth it?” Y/n laughed at him with raised brows and a hint of teasing in her eye’s. But she also wanted to give him a serious answer so she shook her head as she answered. “I don’t do it for the popularity.” Y/n has never cared about being popular. She actually really hates it and hate’s how the popular kid’s treat everyone.

“Then why?” Now he was intrigued even more.

“For Chrissy. We’ve been best friends forever so when she wanted to join I encouraged her. Then she wanted me to do it with her, so I did.” Y/n sighed explaining it to him.

“But?...” Eddie could sense there was more, something she was leaving out.

“I hate, absolutely hate how the other cheerleaders treat people, how those stupid jock’s treat people! Not to mention the outfit is stupid and fucking itchy!” Y/n exclaimed raising her voice and waving her hands around for enphise.

“There she is! There’s the girl I remember!” Eddie jumped up clapping his hands with a huge smile on his face. He points at her. “I’ve missed her.”

“Me too.” Y/n gave him a smile, the two had been fairly close till high school.

“I get your her best friend and she’s yours but if you're this miserable then maybe you should quit. If Chrissy’s truly your best friend she’ll understand and not treat you any differently.” Eddie tries to give her advice.

“You're right.” Y/n nodded to his words, it is true what he’s saying and she’s thought of it before.

“Hey umm, do you want a ride?” Eddie offered, he doesn’t want their talk to end. It’s the first time they’ve talked in years. He didn’t want it to end yet.

“I’d love that.” Y/n smiled at him accepting his offer.

“Hey Eddie? Would you wanna hang out this weekend?” Y/n asked as the two moved around the van and got in the front seats. She was nervous he’d say no but she hoped he didn’t. Y/n had missed him. Sure there was an age difference between them but not enough to bother the other and were in the same grade now due to Eddie being held back.

“Uh, y-yeah. I-I’d love to.” Eddie was shocked but extremely happy that she wanted to spend more time together.

The two talked on the way to Y/n’s house, catching up and just enjoying the other's company.

“Great. See you tomorrow Eddie.” Y/n said as they pulled up to her house and she got out.

“See you tomorrow Y/n.” Eddie smiled, waving at her as she shut the passenger's side door.

Once Y/n was in her house Eddie let out an anxious breath that he didn’t realize he was holding. “Holy fucking shit.” He might have just got his best friend and crush back. What a night.

Eddie Munson assembling the school marching band to perform for you as he sings brainrot

Okay but imagine Eddie surprising cheerleader!reader with a marching band playing Can't Take My Eyes Off You while he sings !! Yes just like Heath Ledger in 10 things I hate about you!!

What if its cheerleader!reader's birthday and Eddie surprises her with this performance... Chrissy would most probably be part of the entire plan and be in charge of the distracting reader while Eddie sorts everything out !! You've played such a significant part in changing the stigma surrounding DND and hellfire after you started dating Eddie. You've practically become an important figure to the rest of the hellfire boys as you've become an older/younger sister to them. Imagine the hellfire boys running around campus trying to help Eddie out pull out this big stunt for you.

I'm totally going to make this a self indulge fic for my birthday this april... Do let me know if y'all wanna read

Yea right.| eddie munson x fem!cheerleader.

summary: eddie never believed someone like you could even find it in your heart to love someone like him, so he puts you down. but he doesn’t know what he says is just confirming what you say to yourself everyday.

warnings: extremely angsty, sh

reader has depression and anxiety and harms herself.

today is the day, i have to do it. i can’t keep hiding my feelings i HAVE to do it.

i did the same old same old like every thursday morning, put on my outfit and went downstairs to enjoy my breakfast. but what happens everyday happens this morning i can’t ever avoid him. my dad.

i walk downstairs excitedly for the first time in days, just for the smile to falter when i see him, stupid piece of shit father of mine, “hello father” i say in the most monotone voice i can.

“oh look at you, still haven’t lost any weight i see.” he says to me “fat ass” he mumbles knowing i can hear him. i ignore him because i will not let him ruin this day for me. i walk past him and grab a couple strawberries from the fridge i try to move around him but brisk his shoulder on accident “watch yourself fat ass, your so fucking fat i can’t even stand here without your huge ass shoulder bumping into me” he tells me

whatever i roll my eyes and just in time i hear a horn from outside thank fuck i tell myself. i walk out the door to steve’s car “hey rob, hey stevie” i say to them like every morning

“hey y/n what’s got you all smiley this morning, your dads truck is still there so it must not be him” steve says to me, how does that boy know everything

“ oh nothing just excited for today you know” i say back but they obviously know something’s up but don’t question it.

we arrive at school me and robin hop out of the car and steve says goodbye we wave back and head our separate directions, i walk over to chrissy and hug her “ oh my gosh y/n you scared the crap out of me” chrissy says giggling. we walk in together and like always everyone is staring, jason comes up and kisses chris on the cheek we part our ways and i head to first period mrs o’donels, english i hate english but i only stay there for one reason eddie munson

the most beautiful boy i have ever seen, i know he probably doesn’t know me but i hope he will today .

skip to lunch bc i’m lazy asf

i walk in the lunchroom and there he is in all his glory eddie laughing it up with the hellfire club, i can’t help but smile a bit myself when i see that big grin on his face. i just keep telling myself i i have to do it and get it over with.

i walk up to him. all of the boys stop talking and look at me. and then i meet his eyes eddie’s eyes

“hi” i say nervously, he looks up at me with i’m assuming is a confused face

“what do you want” he says with a painful tone

“uh- umm- i- i was wondering i-if, maybe yo-y-you wanted to uh-uh”

“spit it out i don’t have all day” he says

“i was just wondering if you maybe- wanted to um hang- hang out sometime— you know- just-uh just you and me- like-like on a date?” i finally get it out and can’t help but look away

he just stares at me a starts to laugh, i can’t help but frown a bit in embarrassment “yea fucking right princess go tell your jackass jocks i’m not falling for their stupid tricks- and you, you i can’t believe you out of all people would have the heart to come over here and embarrass me infront of all my friends like this i thought you were a sweet girl y/n, but i was wrong wasn’t i, it’s obvious now your just a bitch who loves to make others feel bad do you enjoy this huh?” he says standing up now towering over me, i start to back away scared and cowering down with tears in my eyes “ your worthless y/n, your fucking worthless and you thought i would fall for this stupid trick get the fuck out of my face” he says sternly and i now feel the ache in my heart it hurts but i can’t deny it anymore. i walk away shaking and out of the cafeteria and eventually out of the school doors to the woods far away so i can be alone

all those things he said, they were all the same things i said to myself everyday “your worthless” “your a stupid bitch” “he was never gonna like you” “your so fucking stupid!” i yell the last words to myself punching myself in the face and head “your stupid!” another harsh blow to my face “Fucking worthless bitch!” pounding myself in the face with my own fists “so fucking stupid!” “so stupid, so stupid, so fucking stupid” i keep saying until i have no more strength to keep swinging i let my head fall back against the tree gritting my teeth with angry tears running down my now bloody and swollen face fists clenching.

but not knowing what’s happening in the cafeteria right now.

back in the cafeteria

no one’s pov

chrissy and robin just saw that whole thing go down, chris felt terrible because she was the one who told y/n to tell eddie her feelings, her and robin walk up to the now proud of himself eddie

“What the fuck is your problem Munson?!” says chrissy angrily robin walks up shortly behind her putting a hand on chris’s shoulder with the same anger in her eyes

“The fuck are you talking about chrissy, what are you apart of that?” he says with a questioning quirk of his eyebrow

chrissy can’t help herself anymore and slaps eddie right across the cheek. the whole lunchroom goes silent with gasps.

eddie is now holding his cheek looking up at chrissy “the fuck was that for” he says with anger raising up, jason’s already on his way over to the lunch table with his team mates

“ your the fucking idiot munson your god damn oblivious, i can’t believe you just said all that shit to y/n infront of everyone, your the dumb ass, she actually likes you eddie she has forever and is never able to stop gushing about you when she’s around, like ever, i actually told her to tell you about her feelings thinking you would be different eddie, your an asshole eddie munson” chrissy says with heated anger, jason walks up to her and holds her away

“yea man god damn i don’t even like you but the way that girl talked about you was crazy never stopped talking ever that was really fucked up munson” jason surprisingly says, eddie is now in shock he really thought this was all jason’s idea her asking him out eddie the freak munson was being asked out by y/n y/l/n, he thought it was definitely a huge fucked up joke because they knew how much he liked her, he couldn’t believe it the girl he actually liked asked him out and instead of him actually accepting he rejected thinking it was all to good to be true.

“fuck”

y/n’s pov

i just started walking home but can’t help but notice the hideout on my way, i remember all the nights i went there to watch him and his band play staying hidden where he couldn’t see me, i also remembered the change of clothes in my bag so i walk towards the bar and go to the restroom to get changed, i come out and sit at the bar and order a beer they didn’t ask for ID which i’m assuming is because my face is severely fucked up, i couldn’t help myself but get lost in the alcohol beer after beer,

some guy bumps into me and i can’t help but get angry “hey fuck face watch yourself” i say turning back around to the counter to continue sipping on my 6th beer.

“woah pretty princess no need to get so angry what happened to that pretty little face of yours” he says back with a smug grin on his face

“keep standing over here and i can make you look as pretty as me” i say still facing the counter finishing off the beer and asking for something stronger two glasses of their top shelf whisky. i down them both and the guy just stares at me and walks away, i order even more but just before i can lift up my glass a hand stops it,

“no more y/l/n your done, and for you i should have you arrested for serving underaged adults” i look up and see hopper my uncle, he lifts me up but even with all my protesting he gets me out of the bar, some how it’s dark out now. “let’s go surprisingly enough to me your father is actually worried about you, so i need to get you home, not only did you go missing from school today you also are all beat up and drunk out of your head, so your going to tell me what happened or i’m going to lock you up in a cell for the night- and don’t say i won’t because you know i will.” he’s right i know he will he’s done it before.

“it’s nothing hop” i say as he places me in the passenger seat but he knows there’s obviously something wrong, he decides not to push it just yet and luckily enough he doesn’t take me home to my dad, he takes me to his and joyce’s place.

we get there and i see steve’s are parked out side, hop takes me out of the car and opens the front door all i hear is a bunch of people gasp and bombard hopper with questions “i don’t know but she will be fine leave her i’m putting her to bed” with that voice i’m assuming he doesn’t want to talk about it either, he walks me to the guest bedroom and tucks me in “ i know that didn’t happen from someone else-“ he says gesturing to my face “- your too tough to let that happen, i know you did it to your self, i’m not happy about it but i want you to get some sleep and rest it out till the morning, then we can talk, and you know joyce is probably going to be in here any second now with a bag of frozen peas, but what i’m trying to say is just don’t worry yourself about your dad and all that other stuff, i’m here now and i’ll keep you safe till you feel better ok, i don’t want you worrying about your dad i’ve got that all taken care of, goodnight kid, i love ya” he says and kisses my head and leaves just like he said joyce comes running in seconds later with a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a rag littering me with all the ‘i love you’s and other stuff but eventually i drift off

i wake up with a killer headache and and warm hand on mine and hearing sniffing, i try not to make any sudden movements to try and figure out who if is without them knowing i’m awake

“i’m so sorry y/n/n, i shouldn’t have said all that shit, i’m sorry, i’m so so sorry” i know who it is but i’m afraid to look him in the eyes just yet, he keeps muttering apologies. but i give his hand a gentle squeeze, he gasps a bit and take my hand in both of his now, i slowly look up at him, i see his teary red eyes and a face full of regret, “y/n?” he says with a wobbly voice i give him my full attention now,

“it’s ok eddie, i forgive you” i say grasping his hand a little tighter now.

“no, no, no don’t say it’s ok y/n it’s not ok what i said, it’s not ok at all and this is not an excuse i just- i’ve been fucked with so much i don’t even know who to trust anymore, god i’m so stupid”

“no-no,no your not stupid ed your kind, brilliant and smart, you were just afraid to be hurt again, i understand, i really do” i say with a genuine light smile

“i just- i don’t even know what to say anymore” he says looking down

“ you could tell me if you want to go on that date with me?” i say with a grin and a little chuckle when he looks at me with a sad grin

he chuckles a bit “of course i would love to go on that date with you y/n, i’ll do whatever you want” he says looking deep into my eyes

“don’t say that or you’ll be in it for life munson” i say laughing

“maybe i want to be in it for life y/l/n” he says.

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pairing: Eddie Munson x popular!reader

Synopsis: you and Eddie have a secret relationship that gets harder and harder to keep a secret

this is for @sweetpeterparker

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“Excuse me? Do you think you could help me get something out of the janitors closet? We need it for cheer.” You loudly chewed your gum and examined your nails as you spoke, never once looking up at who you were speaking to.

“Yeah. I guess I could help you out.” Eddie shrugged without looking at you either.

“Cool.” You blew a bubble with your gum and let it pop before walking towards the janitors closet with Eddie behind you. You went inside together and as soon as the door was closed, you were kissing. Eddie cupped your face and pressed you up against the door as you furiously made out in the dimly lit closet.

“It’s just on the top shelf.” You said between kisses as you tangled your hands in his messy hair.

“On the top shelf, yeah?” Eddie laughed against your lips before going to kiss down your neck.

“Uh huh. I really need it for cheer.” You panted as he nipped and kissed the skin on your neck.

“Do you guys always keep your cheer stuff in the dirty janitors closet?” Eddie teased before cupping your face to kiss you again.

“Ew. Why’d you have to mention how filthy it is in here?” You whined and rested your head against the door.

“I’m sorry. Did I kill the mood?” Eddie pouted as he titled your chin up to look at him.

“A little.” You nodded. You looked around at all the cleaning supplies and paint cans for a moment before shrugging.

“Eh. I’m over it.” You decided and pulled him back in for a kiss. You continued to make out in the closet until you heard a knock at the door. Eddie let out a frustrated sigh before opening the door. You took a step behind Eddie and looked out the door to see Dustin standing there. He looked between the two of you before cracking an amused smile.

“Oh. Sorry. I needed Eddie to come look at slug we caught. Am I interrupting something? Dustin asked as he pointed between you and Eddie.

“No. I was just getting….” Eddie trailed off as he looked back at you for help.

“The ladder. For cheer.” You said quickly and pointed to a ladder on the top shelf.

“Why do you need the ladder for cheer?” Dustin wondered.

“Why do you need Eddie to look at a slug?” You asked as you folded your arms.

“Touché.” Dustin said as he pointed at you. “Once you’re done helping out the cheer team, meet us outside. It’s really important.” Dustin said to Eddie. You gave Dustin a look for calling a slug “really important” and he shrugged.

“What? It’s a really cool slug.” He insisted before rolling his eyes and walking away. Eddie shut the door again and gave you a sheepish smile.

“I don’t understand why all your friends are 14.”

“It’s better then being friends with a bunch of airheaded cheerleaders who don’t know how to read.” Eddie smiled teasingly as he pulled you back towards him.

“Hey, some of them can read.” You played along. Eddie’s smile widened as he leaned in to kiss you again. This time, it was long and slow and sweet. He pressed you up against the door again as he kissed you passionately. He pulled away after a few minutes and looked into your eyes.

“Do you think you’ll ever tell them about us?” He asked in a soft voice.

“I don’t know.” You sighed. “All of the girls on the team are dating boys on the football team. They’re super protective and obsessed with our image in this school. If they knew we we’re together….”

“They’d throw a fit and try to tear us apart?” Eddie smiled sadly as he finished your sentence.

“Oh, I’d like to see them try.” You scoffed. “They’d never be able to pull me away from you. But they might just kick me off the squad.”

Eddie nodded his head and looked down, understanding where you were coming from but still being upset with the answer. You noticed his solum expression and cupped his face to make him look at you.

“I don’t like it either. I’d tell everyone in the world if I could. But I need this for college, baby. I need a cheerleading scholarship. It’s the only way I’ll ever make it out of this town.”

“This town isn’t all bad, is it?” He asked with a sad smile.

“It’s not when I’m with you.” You smiled softly before kissing him again. You went to pull away but Eddie pulled you right back to kiss you some more.

“Can I at least tell my friends?” He asked you.

“You mean the kids you babysit?” You teased. “You know how they are, baby. They’re sweet and all but they’ll tell the whole school.”

“I know.” He sighed. “I just wish we didn’t have to keep meeting like this. I wish we didn’t have to keep us a secret.”

“Me either.” You sighed and wrapped your arms around his neck.

“I want to hold your hand in the hallways like all the stupid football players get to do.” He continued.

“I want that too.” You nodded before kissing him once more.

“Soon. We’ll tell them soon.” You said once you pulled away. “Collage acceptance letters will be coming out soon. Once I’ve secured my spot at a college, we can tell the whole world if you want.”

“I want.” Eddie smiled. He went to kiss you again but another knock sounded at the door.

“Hello? The slug?” Dustin shouted impatiently from the other side of the door.

“I didn’t realize he was still out there.” You whispered through a laugh.

“Me either. I’ll see you later, baby doll.” Eddie kissed you one last time before leaving the closet. He caught up with Dustin, looked at the slug that was so very important, and then walked back to their lunch table together.

“What was that about?” Dustin asked once they were seated.

“Hm? What was what?” Eddie played dumb.

“You. In the closet. With the cheerleader.” Dustin said, catching the attention of the rest of the club.

“She just needed me to get her a ladder from the top shelf. No biggie.” Eddie shrugged while the other boys exchanged looks.

“It is a biggie.” Dustin insisted. “Why did she ask you?”

“I don’t know, Henderson.” Eddie sighed. “Why does anyone do anything?”

“I ask myself that everyday.” Dustin said, mostly to himself.

“Dude.” Mike snorted as he looked at Eddie’s face.

“What?” Eddie wondered.

“What’s all over your face?” Mike asked and pointed to his mouth. Eddie put his hand over his lips and immediately felt your lip gloss.

“Oh. I don’t know.” He lied as he quickly wiped it off.

“You don’t know?” Mike raised an eyebrow. “Because I’m pretty sure I know.”

“Oh yeah? And what exactly do you know, Wheeler?” Eddie asked as he stared Mike down.

“That you have Watermelon Lip Lickers smeared all over your lips. I can smell it from here.” Mike said, making the rest of the club chuckle. Eddie looked at him with wide eyes, shocked that Mike knew the truth.

“El wears the same kind. It’s sticky, isn’t it?”Mike asked as he scrunched his nose. You could see the wheels turning in Dustin’s brain as he slowly put two and two together. He turned to look at Eddie with a shit eating grin.

“Wait a minute.” Dustin said as he rubbed his hands together.

“Shut it, Henderson.” Eddie said sternly.

“You have Watermelon Lip Lickers on your lips.” Dustin began.

“Keep your voice down. I mean it.”

“Y/n wears watermelon Lip Lickers.” Dustin continued as he looked around at the club.

“How do you even know that?” Eddie wondered.

“He knows everything about every cheerleader.” Mike cut in.

“And you were just in a closet with her. Oh my God.” Dustin touched his temples as he figured it out. He stood up out of his chair and pointed at Eddie.

“Were you making out with-“

“Shhhh! Shh! Shhhh!” Eddie quickly and harshly cut him off. He put one hand over Dustin’s mouth and the other on Dustin’s shoulder and he pushed him back down into his seat.

“What part of keep your voice down did you not understand?” Eddie whispered as he looked around for who might’ve heard.

“Were you kissing a cheerleader?!” Dustin whispered back.

“No. I wasn’t.” Eddie lied. “So zip it.”

“So then you wear watermelon lip lickers?” Dustin raised an eyebrow.

“Yes. I do. I find it pleasantly moisturizing.” Eddie said as he eyes darted to the side. Dustin looked at him for a long time before shaking his head.

“I don’t believe you.” Dustin decided.

“What’s more believable, Henderson?”

Eddie began. “That I wear watermelon scented chapstick or that I was just making out with one of the most popular girl in school?”

“Fine. I believe you. For now.” Dustin said pointedly, making Eddie sigh in relief.

The following week, you woke up to the bright sun shining in your eyes. You slipped out from under Eddie’s arms and grabbed your watch off his night stand. When you saw what time it was, you shot up in bed.

“Shit! We overslept!” You gasped and put your watch down. You quickly rolled over in bed and started to shake Eddie.

“Eddie! Wake up! My alarm didn’t go off!” You said in a panic. Eddie’s eyes slowly opened up and he looked around.

“Where am I?” He asked in a groggy voice.

“Your own bedroom. Now come on. We gotta go to school.” You whined and climbed out of his bed. You threw on your pants from the day before and grabbed a random shirt off of Eddie’s floor. Eddie sat up in his bed and watched with a sleepy smile as you hastily got dressed.

“Hey.” He said and caught you by the wrist.

“What?” You asked wondered.

“You slept over. You’ve never done that before.” Eddie said as his smile grew. You stopped rushing around and took a second to realize he was right. You say cupped his face and bent down to kiss him for a long time.

“I had fun last night. We should do this again.” You said before kissing him again.

“You’re so obsessed with me.” Eddie smirked as he pulled you back down into his bed. He kissed you again as he rolled on top of you.

“I know.” You said against his lips. You made out for a minute in his bed until you remembered the time.

“Come on. We need to go now.” You whined and pulled him out of bed.

Eddie dropped you off a block away from school and drove the rest of the way by himself so that you wouldn’t been seen going in together. As soon as you set foot on campus, all eyes were on you. You noticed the stares of your fellow students and instantly felt insecure. You smoothed your hair down and checked your teeth in your compact mirror but found no obvious issue. You moved through the hallways slowly, uncomfortable with all the stares you were receiving. You looked around for help until you spotted one of the girls on your cheer team.

“Um, why is everyone staring at me?” You whispered to her.

“Um, maybe because you’re wearing that.” She snorted and pointed to your shirt. You looked down in confusion and did a double take. Instead of the shirt you thought you had thrown on, you were wearing a ratty old band g shirt of Eddie’s. You gasped and quickly covered your body with your arms.

“Shit.” You whispered.

“Since when do you listen to Metaliqua?”

“It’s Metallica. And I don’t. This must be my brothers. I just grabbed a random shirt this morning.” You lied as you scanned the hallway for Eddie. You caught his eye and he immediately noticed your shirt. He let out a loud laugh and clapped his hands, only drawing more attention to you. You gave him an angry look before looking away.

“Oh God.” Your friend scoffed when she saw Eddie laughing.

“What?”

“That freak is totally staring at you.” She said and nodded over your shoulder.

“What freak?” You wondered as you turned around to see what she was looking at. You made eye contact with Eddie again and gulped.

“Oh. Him. I’ll be right back.” You quickly excused yourself before running over to Eddie. You grabbed his arm and pulled him into a supply closet.

“Nice shirt.” Eddie snorted once you were alone.

“Oh, you think this is funny?” You asked and folded your arms. Eddie could tell you were upset and quickly dropped his smile.

“Yes?” Eddie answered, sounding more like a question.

“This isn’t funny! This is obviously not my shirt! People are gonna get suspicious.” You whined and rested your head on his shoulder.

“Come on. You could totally pass as a metal head.” Eddie chuckled as he wrapped his arms around you to comfort you. You didn’t respond as you limply wrapped your arms around his torso, letting Eddie know you we’re genuinely upset. He took your face in his hands to make you look at him.

“Hey, it’s okay. I can run to your house and grab you a different shirt, okay? I’ll sneak in through the window and everything. And I’ll look super cool while doing it. Will that make you feel better?” He asked in a soft tone, making you smile. You went up on your tip toes to kiss him before shaking your head.

“It’s okay. We have that pep rally today anyway. I’ll just put my uniform on early.”

“Well you know how much I love to see you in your uniform.” Eddie smile and pulled you closer.

“So I’ve been told.” You returned the smile as you leaned in to kiss him again. You only kissed for a few seconds when you heard a pounding at the door.

“MUNSON? YOU IN THERE?” Dustin’s voice sounded from the other side of the door.

“If he says he found another slug I swear to God.” Eddie grumbled as he opened the door. He kept it shut enough so that Dustin couldn’t see into the closet, and more importantly couldn’t see you.

“What do you want?” Eddie whispered harshly.

“Woah. Attitude. Okay.” Dustin mumbled and rolled his eyes a little. “I just wanted to know if there will be a Hellfire club meeting after the pep rally. Jeez.”

“No. Not today. Tomorrow for sure though, okay?” Eddie said in a much softer tone.

“Okay.” Dustin smiled in satisfaction.

“All right. Good luck on your algebra test.” Eddie smiled warmly and patted Dustin’s head.

“Thanks. See you later, man.” Dustin waved before walking off. Eddie shut the door again and noticed you looking at him with a fond smile.

“What?” He wondered.

“You’re so good with kids.” You said with a happy sigh.

“Shut up.” Eddie blushed in embarrassment.

“You are. It’s really cute.” You insisted as you wrapped your arms around his neck.

“You’re really cute.” Eddie replied. “Especially in my shirt.”

“Yeah. I might have to hang on to-“ You started to reply when Eddie cut you off with a kiss. You didn’t mind the sweet interruption and kissed him back. You made out in the closet for a minute until you heard the school bell ring.

“Ugh. I have to go.” You whined as you pulled out of the kiss.

“I know. Good luck at the pep rally. You’re gonna crush it. You’re the best damn girl on that team.” Eddie said as he used his pinky to tilt your face up to look at him.

“And just the best damn girl in general.” He added before pecking your lips again.

“You’re so cute. I love you.” You chuckled before realized what you said.

“Oh God.” You gulped.

“What was that?” Eddie’s smile dropped when he realized what he just heard.

“Nothing. Gotta go. Bye!” You said and quickly ran out of the closet.

“Wait! Don’t-“ Eddie shouted as the door slammed in his face. He sighed in disappointment now that you were gone, but quickly smiled when he remembered that you had just told him you loved him. He decided that he needed to tell you he loved you back as soon as possible. That proved to be difficult since you didn’t have any classes together and needed to be at cheer practice during lunch. Eddie waited impatiently all day until the school was sent down to the gymnasium for the pep rally. He left his class and went to look for you, soon spotting you by the locker room. He was about to approach you when he noticed that you were talking to Jason, star of the basketball team.

“How do you get it so curly?” Jason asked as he touched your ponytail.

“I just curl it.” You laughed uncomfortably and took a step back. Eddie felt jealousy settle in and continued to watch the two of you interact.

“Yeah, but it’s perfectly curled. It always looks so nice and bouncy.” Jason said as he reached out to touch your hair again.

“Thanks.” You faked a smile as you gently pushed his hand away.

“You know, I have to admit something. Whenever the cheerleaders perform, you’re the only one I watch.” Jason said as he took a step closer to you.

“Oh, really?” You pretended to sound interested as you took a step back.

“Yeah. You’re just so mesmerizing.” Jason told you, making Eddie ball his hand into a fist.

“Oh. Thank you.”

“So do you have a boyfriend?” Jason asked.

“Um, no. I don’t.” You lied. Eddie’s fist relaxed when he heard this and his jealousy was replaced by sadness. Hearing you deny your relationship killed the high he was on ever since you told him you loved him.

“Cool. Maybe you and I could go out sometime.” Jason asked as he once again stepped closer to you.

“Oh, uh, maybe.” You smiled weakly and stepped back again. Eddie decided he had heard enough and went to leave, accidentally knocking into the water fountain as he went. You and Jason looked to see where the noise was coming from and you instantly felt bad.

“What are you looking at, freak?” Jason asked as he protectively took a step in front of you. You and Eddie made eye contact over Jason’s shoulder and Eddie gave you a disappointment look.

“I don’t know.” Eddie shrugged. “You tell me.”

“Eddie-“

“Just get out of here.” Jason cut you off. “We don’t want you here. Not in this school, and not in this town either, freak.”

“Sorry. I didn’t realize I was interrupting something.” Eddie said while looking you directly in the eyes. You opened your mouth to explain but Eddie was already walking away.

“He’s so weird. I wish he’d drop out already and leave us all alone.” Jason scoffed and turned back to you.

“I have to go.” You said and ran after Eddie. You went into the gym but couldn’t find him anywhere in the crowd. Before you could look anymore, one of the other cheerleaders pulled you towards the team. The principle announced you and before you knew it, you were robotically dancing along to the music. You kept searching the crowd for Eddie while you performed but never found him. You saw the rest of his class and spotted the other Hellfire club members, but Eddie was nowhere to be found. You had a frown on your face as you waved your pom poms in the air and never stopped looking for Eddie. It came time for the grand finale of your cheer routine and you had to be tossed in the air, hit a pose, then be caught. You continued to scan the crowd your team mates lifted you in the air and held you up. You threw a fake smile on as you hit your pose and the crowd went wild, but it meant nothing to you if Eddie wasn’t there to see it. You were so worried about him being upset with you that you jumped down to early, causing the girls to rush to catch you. They missed and you hit the ground with a hard thud, landing directly on your leg. Everyone rushed over to you as you struggled to sit up. The pain in your leg told you it was definitely broken. You winced and looked around you, hearing the terrified gasps from the crowd and the panics screams from your team. You put your head back down on the gym floor as your team mates called for help and tried to comfort you. The searing pain you were in was preventing you from hearing much of anything until a certain voice shouted above the rest.

“Everybody move!”

You tilted your head to the side and watched as Eddie parted the crowd around you. He immediately bent down by your side and lifted your head off the ground.

“Eddie? What are you doing?” You asked him, the pain in your leg momentarily disappearing at the sight of him.

“I’m taking care of you. Let me.” Eddie smiled warmly at you as he moved your hair away from your forehead.

“I thought you left.“ You smiled in relief as Eddie cupped your face.

“And miss seeing my girlfriend crush it at the pep rally? I don’t think so.” He scoffed playfully. You smiled happily and pulled him down into a kiss, not caring who saw. You heard shocked gasps from the crowd but didn’t care.

“I love you. I’m sorry about before.” You said once you pulled away.

“That wasn’t your fault. I was just being a jealous idiot. I’m not mad at you.” Eddie assured you as he picked you up off the floor.

“Come on. Let’s get you to the nurse.” He kissed the side of your head and started walking out of the gym. The crowd moved out of your way but stared at you in shock as Eddie carried you to the nurse.

“Um, what the hell is going on?” One of the girls on your team stepped in front of you to ask.

“What does it look like? I broke my leg and now my boyfriend is carrying me out.” You said, making Eddie smile proudly.

“I’m sorry, boyfriend?” She snorted.

“Yeah. Boyfriend.” Eddie stated. “Can you spell it?”

The girls jaw dropped and she folded her arms angrily as Eddie brushed past her and carried you to the nurse. Everyone was staring at you, but neither of you cared. Your secret was out and you couldn’t be happier.

The following week, you were sitting at Eddie’s lunch table with your leg propped up on a chair. Your leg was enveloped in a thick white cast all the way up to your knee and you were wearing Eddie’s Metallica T shirt. You looked over your shoulder to stare at your old lunch table where all the other cheerleaders were before looking back at Eddie.

“Do you miss sitting over there?” Eddie asked you with a sympathetic smile.

“No. I much prefer it over here.” You answered honestly and put your hand over his.

“So do I.” Eddie grinned and lifted your hand up to his lips to kiss it. You smiled at the gesture and leaned in to kiss him, not caring who saw. When you pulled away, Eddie looked past you and groaned.

“Oh no. Here’s comes Henderson.” He warned. Dustin marched up to the table and slammed a box of tissues down.

“I miss school for one day because of the sniffles and this is the shit I miss? Are you freaking kidding me?” Dustin shouted as he pointed to you and Eddie.

“Calm down, okay? We were going to tell you.” Eddie assured him.

“When? When were you going to tell me that you had taken a lover?” Dustin asked in exasperation and sat down at the table.

“When she got into college.” Eddie shrugged.

“Oh. Speaking of. This came today.” You said and pulled an envelope out of your backpack. Eddie’s eyes widened as he took it from you. He opened the letter and quickly scanned it to see what it said.

“No way. You got in?” He asked with an excited smile.

“Yep. Full ride. As long as they don’t find out my leg is broken, I am officially going to college.”

“You know what this means, don’t you?” Eddie asked and you looked at him in confusion. He leaned it to kiss you before getting up and standing on the table.

“EVERYBODY LISTEN UP. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT.” Eddie cupped his hands around his mouth as he shouted. Everyone, including you, looked up at him.

“Y/n and I are dating and in love and we don’t care who knows it!” Eddie threw his arms out as he looked around with a huge smile.

“We all know it, dumb ass.” Someone shouted back.

“Yeah, we were all at the pep rally yesterday. Everyone saw you guys.” Someone else shouted.

“Nobody cares.” Mike shouted then looked around and pretended he hadn’t been the one to shout that. Eddie frowned and sat back down in his seat.

“Hm. Well it appears that nobody cares.” He told you, making you laugh.

“It’s okay, baby. I care.” You smiled and patted his cheek.

“Can I sign your cast?” Eddie asked as he got an idea.

“Yeah. Go for it.” You shrugged. Eddie grinned and grabbed a marker from his bag before bending down next to your cast. He stuck his tongue between his teeth as he wrote something down. When he sat back in his seat, you took a look at what he said.

“I love you! -ur freaky boyfriend Eddie ” he had written along with some little hearts and stars.

“Do you like it?” He asked hopefully. You smiled at the cast before looking at him.

“Like it?” You asked. “I love it.”