I still like you | Steve Harrington x Reader

chapter 6

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Dustin got to order whatever he wanted and Steve and him sat down to chat.

You helped Robin behind the counter. "He knows those kids?" You only knew Max and Mike since they were your acquaintances siblings. Was that why Steve knew them as well? Probably. 

"They apparently have history, or something." 

You both overheard the conversation between them. They were talking about Dustin's new girlfriend. Steve leaned back with an arm resting on the pillow behind him while Dustin was eating his ice cream. 

"And she doesn't even care that my real pearls are still coming in." Dustin seemed super excited. "She says kissing is better without teeth."

You couldn't help but twitch your nose with a confused smile. Steve nodded slowly as he searched for words, and rolled his eyes when you met gazes and he saw your teasing expression. 

"Wow. Yeah, that's great. Proud of you, man." Steve said. "That's ro- that's kinda romantic. That's like... wow." You looked away and carried on wiping the counter with a cloth. 

"Hm. So do you really just get to eat as much of this as you want?" 

"Yeah. I mean, sure. It's not really a good idea for me, though." He said this with a lower voice but you and Robin could still hear the loud boys. "You know, I gotta keep in shape for the ladies." 

"Yeah, and how's that working out for you?" You couldn't help but say and Robin snickered. 

"Ignore her." He frowned. 

"She seems cool." Dustin said. 

"She's not. So, where are the other knuckleheads?" 

"They ditched me yesterday." 

"No.."

"My first day back." 

It was pretty wholesome to see Steve comfort his younger friend. 

Robin bumped your side with her elbow. "I knew Steve was awkward with girls but I've never seen him so nervous." Robin whispered. 

"With Dustin? I thought he was sweet-"

"I meant with you, idiot."

... "Oh." You scratched your head. "I didn't even know that he was awkward with girls, dude, I thought he was the complete opposite." 

"Right? He used to be the opposite all the time in school." Robin agreed. "I have never spoken to him. Ever before. I used to dislike him so much. I mean, he's still a jerk, but.." 

"Right? Like, not had a conversation since we were little." 

"But you still hang out with those sort of people. Mia, Tina..."

You shook your head. "I don't hang out with Tina. And Mia and I have been friends since we were young."

"Yeah, but even Steve thought-"

"You talked about me?"

"Only a little! Just good things, I promise. He lied to Dustin before, he actually thinks you're cool. And it's okay to leave friends that you don't like anymore. Steve did that, for example." 

"Robin, I still like her, but..-" 

Robin shrugged. "I know, I know. I just... I thought you'd be mean before I got to know you. Just because you hung out with them. And when you're with them at parties or in school and stuff I just feel like I can't really interact with you... you know?"