He held her hand as they sprinted towards the van. She jumped in and they drove. He didn't tell her where or why he wanted to go somewhere else for the fireworks. Heavy metal screamed over the speakers as he floored the van. He looked at his watch and knew he had this timed perfectly. She was dancing a little bit, an occasional head-bang. She looked around a little nervously, looking at him and occasionally out the window, fingers in her hair the whole time.

"You're gonna love this," he said, starting to talk with one hand, gesturing wildly. He kept the other hand on the wheel. "This is the best spot in town to see the fireworks and I've got this whole thing planned. I think you're gonna like it." His nerves were getting to him too.

He did not want her to think he was going to murder her and leave her in the middle of the woods.

He pulled a cassette tape from the console, it was brand new and still in the plastic. "I know you like metal but I got this from the mall, just in case you wanted something else." It was Siousxie and the Banshees. "It's a bit of a drive up the hill."

"That's so sweet, Eddie," she said, a flush on her cheeks. "You didn't have to, I'm fine with Metallica and Venom and all of your stuff."

He ripped the plastic with his teeth and popped it in. She raised her eyebrows.

"It's not bad," he said, watching her sway to the song. This was not headbanging music. There was depth to it he wasn't expecting, it had some pop elements but it was melodic and sensual.

He turned to Ellie dancing to it, hands moving as though she was picking something and then twisting a little back and forth, her back arching a little. Then she'd repeat.

It felt exotic and sensual, she froze up immediately upon seeing him smiling at her.

"Too much? This is how everyone dances to her in the city," he placed his hand on her thigh.

"No- not at all, you're just really cute when you're in the zone," he rubbed her thigh, giving a reassuring squeeze. She held her breath.

Once his hand moved to the gear shift she released her breath.

He put the van in park and ran to her side to open her door. Eddie positioned it so they have a perfect view of everything from the back of his van. He led her to it and opened the doors, his mattress had fit almost perfectly in the back. He had gotten an old but clean, mattress sheet to replace his stained one.

"Take a seat," he said gesturing to the mattress," I got us the best seat in Hawkins!"

She slunk down onto it and looked out into the summer night. There were wildflowers everywhere and fireflies danced.

"You thought of everything. This is wonderful, Eddie."

"I just thought go big or go home y'know?" He sat next to her and checked his watch, another ten minutes. He placed his hand over hers and bent down.

"Are you okay with this?" He asked as she looked up at him, leaning in and closing the space between them. She placed a hand on his cheek and nodded.

"Yea," he could smell her chapstick and whatever perfume she was wearing, it was musky and smelled of woods and oranges. He closed the distance, putting his hand in her hair and holding her still as their kiss started.

He smelled of smoke and cloves, it was warm and inviting. She grabbed the collar of his battle jacket as she moved her lips with his. Everything went off inside of her, heart hitting her ribs and the butterflies escaped her. They felt each other, moving their hands up and down one another's bodies. The feeling of his warm skin and the cold leather jacket excited her.

He placed a hand at her waist where the crop top cut off, slowly sliding down further to her thigh. They broke apart for a brief moment, catching their breaths.

"Was that good?" She asked, her hands on his chest. She could feel the muscles he had under his band tee, he was lean.

"Hell yeah," he said, running his fingers through her hair. "I don't want you to think 'cause I bought the mattress that I want more than you do-" He began stuttering a little. She pulled him down for a kiss.

"I want this," she spoke in a whisper as they kissed again. Everything just felt right. He grabbed her thighs, lifting her off the mattress and having her straddle his waist. She moaned into his mouth as she felt his firm hands squeeze her ass.

He struggled to hide his arousal as she tried to grind into him.

"Shit," he muttered, "we should-"

BOOM!

He jumped back into the van holding onto her, landing with his back on the mattress and her on top of him. Her nails dug into his shoulders as she held onto him, her face tucked him his neck.

They looked up to see the fireworks had started. The sky lit up in all shades of reds, whites, yellow, and blues. Their eyes met and they laughed, their hands reached to the other's face as she slid down next to him.

"I can't believe that scared me," she said, laughing. Her palm was on his cheek, looking into his dark eyes. He was smiling ear to ear.

"Do you want to watch the fireworks?" He asked, his hand gripping her thigh still. It sent electricity through her body. She threw her head back in a laugh.

"Fuck 'em, there's always next year." Her eyes sparkled with mischief and her skin was shades of reds and cobalts and shocking whites. He grabbed her hips and rolled them into his.

She could feel him through his jeans and her pants. Heat pooled between her legs. His hands were firm as they forced her into him, a whimper hitched in her throat as he pushed his lips onto her. She grabbed at his hair and at his jackets. He pulled back and threw them to the side, a pile of leather and denim. Resting on his knees, he fumbled with his belt buckle before discarding it. She took off her shirt and his eyes widened at the purple lace against her pale skin. He could see the fireworks still going off behind her, lighting her silhouette. She smiled as she crawled over to him.

"You still good?" She asked, placing her hands on his shoulders. "Eddie?"

"Yea-uh, you're just really freakin' hot," he said with a goofy grin, his hands on her hip. He slowly brought them further up to her breasts. The cold night air hit her chest and he felt her nipples as he squeezed, she moaned. She rested her head against his shoulder as he played and teased, his hand slid under the lace and he began to pinch. She gasped, her hand went to his pants, rubbing his bulge.

He sucked at her neck and collarbone as they explored the other, his calloused fingertips running along her breasts until he had unclasped her bra.

Eddie gradually pushed her down onto the mattress and she removed the straps, shoving it somewhere outside of the van. Her head was at the very edge of the mattress and truck, some of her hair dangled off the ledge.

He brought his head down and sucked on her nipple, her hands dug into his hair, pulling him closer while his other hand pinched and pulled.

She moaned his name and began tugging his pants down. She was rolling her hips into his, thumbs in the waistband of his Levi's.

"You need more?" He said against her chest, his hot breath sent chills down her spine. She nodded, thumbs still tugging at his pants. He pulled a small silver square out of his back pocket and laid it next to him.

She helped him remove his pants enough to where he could pull down his boxers, releasing his erection. Her hands reached down, gently tugging him. He groaned.

"Hey- I can't take much more." She licked her hand and brought it back down. He jumped at the feeling. She laid under him, teasing and giving little kisses. Eddie reached down to her pants and pulled them down, she shimmied out of them, kicking them into the passenger's seat.

Her black cotton underwear were soaked, he could feel it as he grounded into her. His fingers pulled them to the side and reached into her folds, two fingers gently prodded until he found her nub. She squirmed under him, reaching for the condom. He could hear her tearing the packaging with one hand, he bent his head down and pulled her nipple between his teeth. She whimpered, rubbing herself into his hand.

He laid his head by her ear and whispered, "do you get off on being a bad girl?"

"Only for someone like you," she whispered back. He pulled away and took the condom wrapper from her and cleanly ripped it in two. He rolled it down the length of his shaft and adjusted himself so he was against her core. She held onto his arms on either side of her.

She took in a deep breath.

"You okay with this?" She nodded.

"Yeah I've just never-" She shook her head," I want you, Eddie." He paused, nudging her core a little.

"Are you a virgin?" He asked. She looked up at him, cheeks getting more red by the second, and nodded.

He raised his eyebrow and sat up.

"It's okay," she said, pushing herself up on one elbow. "I want this"

"I know but it's gonna hurt a lot if we do it like that," he laid down on his back, kicking his pants off. "Get on top of me." She removed her panties.

She straddled his waist and he lined himself up with her entrance. Slowly, she sank down onto him, she winced a little at the stretch but relaxed onto him. He sighed blissfully under her.

He placed his hands on her hips, "Just a little more, baby." He needed more. She was tight around him, it was suffocating in the most euphoric way. "Just relax," Eddie whispered, placing a hand in her curls. She slid down further, her nails digging into his shoulders.

"Oh, fuck, Eds," she gasped. "Oh fuck." He held onto her hips tightly, the lights still flashing against her skin. She stayed there for a moment, adjusting. He gently rolled into her from underneath.

"You enjoy that baby?" He whispered, panting. "I've got you, Ellie," he moaned as she began to move with him. She went slow, moving her hips in circular motions. It felt like nirvana but he wanted more of her.

He wanted to devour her. Devour her whole.

He wrapped his arms around her.

"Don't be scared, I've got you," he said "Just hold onto me, babygirl." She wrapped her arms around him as he flipped them over. He stayed inside her, pushing deep inside of her.

"Eds, Eds," she gasped, arching her back off the mattress. He rested a hand on her cheek,brushing his thumb against her bottom lip as he pulled out, leaving just the tip in.

"Say my name," he commanded, moving his hips and teasing her entrance.

"Eddie, please," she begged, pushing into him the best she could with her hips. "Eddie."

He pushed into her, furiously. He went at a steady and fast pace. She writhed beneath him, holding onto the mattress cover for purchase. He moved the hand that held her face into her curls, holding her there with a sharp pull. She moaned at the sensation. He wanted to see her face, those bright green eyes. He could feel her tightening around him again, her body coiling up like a spring.

"Eddie, I'm gonna-" she moaned. He couldn't hold back anymore, he started getting erratic, his thrusts frenzied.

"Shit," he moaned, feeling her body constrict. He couldn't hold back as pressed down on him and then let go, rolling her head as far back as his hand would let her.

He laid on top of her, she placed a hand on his cheek and brushed away some hair that clung to his sweat. Once he had caught his breath he pulled out completely and removed his condom. He laid back down looking at the stars, the fireworks had ended.

She rested her head onto his chest.

"Was it good?" She asked, still catching her breath.

"Is Master of Puppets a masterpiece?" He chuckled. "That was amazing. So for your first, how was it?"

"It was perfect, Eddie," she said, running one of her finger nails up and down his arm. He closed his eyes, the slight tickle felt comforting. He hummed a little and reached for his pants, grabbing a cigarette and a lighter.

"I really liked the fireworks." She said, that spark in her eyes again.

"I think we're gonna see a lot more fireworks around Hawkins now," he laughed in between huffs.