You And Me - Part One (Indianapolis)

by xPersonalLies

Eddie Munson's life changes irrevocably when a stranger walks into his uncle's store, and he becomes immediately enamoured with him. Not all is what it seems with the handsome stranger, as he soon finds out. Steve Harrington didn't know what he was getting into when he walked into Munson's Rare. But he found more than his textbooks waiting for him inside.

14. Chapter 14

It's been a while since everything happened.

I had to leave Indianapolis. There were too many reminders of you to stay. You are gone, Steve, and with every passing day, I miss you more.

Hawkins is quiet—a nice place to live, really. Wayne is enjoying his new garden immensely, and his health has improved away from the city. You were right about my stories. The book was an instant sell-out, and everyone wants more.

You were right about so much, Steve. I'm sorry I hurt you. But you wouldn't let me go, and it was the only way. Your tear-stained face still haunts me every night, just like your voice asking me to stay.

Judas Priest has never been such a comfort to me. I hate that I understand the lyrics so deeply after you.

'Once I dreamed that love would come and sweep me up away. Now it seems life's passed me by, I'm still alone today.'

You were everything to me, Steve. Now you're gone, and I'm still here in this suburban place full of families and life. You're not here to build a life with me. It will always be the same. No matter how hard I try, how hard I love, you leave. I will never feel your love again.

It's my fault. I hesitated, and you noticed. You tried to stop me, and I had to lock you in the cage. Once the door was locked, there was no going back. We were on opposite sides. It was only going to end one way.

And now I'm alone again. Except for Wayne. Thank god for Wayne.

He doesn't ask questions. It's not the first time this has happened, after all. We don't mention your name. It's like you never existed. But you did, and I will never forget you, Steve. We had something special, and I ruined it. I will never forgive myself.

That's why the inscription in the book is dedicated to you. So I won't forget what it cost to get here, who I lost. I left the original book with you, the only one written in ink and love.

'Dear You,

You may be gone, but you will always be in my heart.

I will never forget the time we spent together, no matter how brief. You taught me how to love. Now I will always love you.

Forever yours, E.M.'