Moonlight

one

season 2 episode 9

eleven burst through the door after killing the weird monster. i surveyed the room for danger. there were young kids, a burly man, and a kind looking woman. they looked apprehensive, as if getting ready to fight.

eleven quickly embraced a boy. a boy with coal black hair. they began speaking.

"i never gave up on you," the boy said, looking down at eleven.

"i called you every night. every night for-" "353 days," eleven completed his sentence, shaking her head, tears coming down her face, "i heard."

i stood next to el, confused on who these people were. i should've stayed with eight, i thought to myself. eight sent me after eleven, to "protect her from the bad men". the burly man spoke, his voice rough. i grew alert wondering if he was one of those bad men. i shook my head. i wasnt too focused on the people, i was focused on the ringing and pounding in my head. it stopped because i was pulled from my thoughts when everyone started talking louder, louder than before el's and i's dramatic entrance, disrupting the momentary silence. the big man started yelling at the boy. the man suddenly pulled the boy into a room alone.

everything else after that just made me more confused.

eleven embraced these people, it seemed like a reunion of some sorts.

i pulled her away when she looked uncomfortable. shoving the boy away, apparently his name was dustin. i stood in front of her protectively. "eleven, who are these people?" i questioned her, not taking my eyes off said people. "friends, theyre my friends," el voice croaked."who are you?" the kind looking woman said, approaching me slowly, like i was some wild animal. i looked her up and down and tilted my head.

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season 3 episode 1

i snapped out of my flashback, shaking my head. it was a normal day, kind of, if the usual routine of teenagers being teenagers and a father yelling at them for said teenagers being teenagers was normal. mike and eleven were in el's room, as usual, doing what normal teenagers are supposed to do. but my adoptive father, jim hopper, was biased and despised mike, saying that he was corrupting her or whatever. i smiled at the thought. i sat on my bed in my own room which was next to el's, her giggles and mike's loud laughter could be heard. mike's awful attempt singing came afterwards. a few minutes afterwards i heard hop reclining chair creak and then he started yelling, and then the slam of eleven's door. hoppers loud voice echoed around the house. i heard him complain about the stupid rule. 'three-inch minimum'. i rolled my eyes at that. following that, i heard hopper practically attempt to break the door down. and then it was opened, he sighed and then left. el's and mike's joyous laughter was heard and then mike left soon after. they spoke over the walkie-talkie and some words were overheard, 'i'll see you tomorrow' and el's reply, 'tomorrow'.  i heard her sigh with contentment and i sighed with envy.

i left soon after mike, to get to work, it was my first time having a job. i was a bit confused, but hopper instructed me on the basics of a job. well to the best of his limits at least. i  soon arrived at the newly built starcourt mall. i saw mike and his young friends. i parked my beloved jeep cherokee near the entrance. i sprinted past mike and his friends so that i wouldn't be late for my shift. 'scoops ahoy' my new home i guess. i walked up to the woman in the front, it seemed her jaw was on the floor and her eyes met mine. "uh- hello, i think this is where i work now?" i questioned the female. i blushed slightly hoping it wasnt too visible, her short hair and pretty freckles were, well, pretty. i eyed her name tag, 'robin'.

"i really dont know what to do im sorry, i have never had a job before," i said, rubbing the back of my neck. a man popped up he looked familiar. i tried to think of his name, "beve?" i asked. "uhm, no its steve, i dont think i know you," steve said. "we were in the house, eleven basically knocked the door down." i said with a confused look. i saw him shake his head rapidly, his curly hair bouncing, with a scared look on his face. "uh robin, its video game stuff," steve said quickly. "uh huh, so you," "lilith," i said quickly with an apologetic look on my face, returning my focus back on robin, robin continued her sentence and said, "you lilith, work here now?" "mhm," i said with a bright smile. "hm, cute," she shrugged pointed me to the back where the uniforms apparently were. mike and his friends walked in. "hey dingus, your children are here," robin said laughing. nice laugh. steve rolled his eyes, completely done with them. he let them in without a word. "so uh, what do i do?" i asked robin, i was now in uniform and behind the counter. "you just scoop ice cream and i will take their orders, 'kay?" robin said. i nodded.

soon after, the shift was over, and we closed up. i waved goodbye to steve and robin. my new friends. i smiled at that. friends.

i put my key into my car, and drove home. i shrugged my bag off my shoulder and dropped my keys on the table. the house was quiet, except for the tv, which was still on. hopper was on the chair, snoring loudly. i shut the tv off and went to my room to sleep.

the next morning

el apparently had things to do so she left rather quickly. i think it was to welcome a friend that had been away. i sighed and sat down for breakfast. hopper looked angry, it was almost comical. i put my hand on his, "its okay hopper,  theyre kids," i smiled at him. he just scoffed and picked up his fork, digging into the food. i left after to get to my shift at scoops ahoy.

the shift today was rather uneventful, except for when steve tried to flirt with some poor girls. it was pretty funny. robin put a mark on the side of the board that said 'you suck'. "you are 0-for-6, Popeye," i giggled and steve gave me a look. robin smiled at me. why does my heart do that around her? i couldnt stop staring at her and only stopped because steves loud, annoying voice said 'he was going in'. that was when robin had told him that there were a new group of girls that could bully him- i mean he could attempt to flirt with. steve ditched his hat, which i thought was against the policy but apparently steve didnt care. poor steve, i thought shaking my head. it was pretty late at night so we closed up. i walked to the parking lot, got in my car and drove home.

i walked in the house and straight to my room. but, not before eyeing eleven and mike making out like it was their last time. i rolled my eyes, knowing that they had to deal with hoppers bullshit so i didnt make them deal with mine, too. hopper was in his room probably asleep, or thinking of mikes doom.

hopper knocked on my door, i kept it three inches open so he appreciated that. hopper smiles at me and i know whats going on. "you want me to help you murder mike and hide the body?" i asked, rubbing my forehead. he burst into laughter, "i wish but no," he shrugged with disappointment. i tilted my head, confused, he eyed my confused self and said, "joyce told me to have a heart to heart with," he grumbled, "them." "oh, you want me to be in the room?" i was tired but i knew he was going to ask anyways, so i got it over with. hopper gave me a pleading look and walked out of my room, beckoning me to follow him. hopper knocked on el's door and we walked into her room. mike and eleven stared at us expectantly, curiosity evident in their eyes. hopper sat down, i stood by the door, with my arms crossed, awaiting disaster. hopper began speaking to them, the music softly playing. "uh-oh i think we're in trouble," mile said, making both him and eleven burst into laughter. oh now you are kid, i thought. mike whispered in el's ear, making her giggle. i tried my best not to laugh at how bad this was. hopper looked hopeless, i walked up to him and patted his arm in hopes this wouldnt get worse.

it got worse. hop lied, despite my efforts and joyces miracle work. hopper said that mikes grandma was sick. i saw hopper storm out of the house and mike following him. i shrugged at a confused eleven and walked back to my room.

i sighed, hopper didnt come back for a while, he mustve dropped off mike after scaring him. i think my idea to murder him was better. i laughed to myself and fell into the comfort of my bed, falling asleep almost immediately.

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