Never going Back ⋆ Stranger Things

0. Introduction

NEVER GOING BACK

Oz never intended for shit to turn out the way it did. Honestly, that might as well be what they write on his tombstone: Here lies Oscar Reynolds. Nothing he ever did went according to plan. With his luck, they'd have to write it sooner than he'd like.

It all started during the summer of '85, when Oz had finally managed to get hired for a job at Starcourt Mall only for the whole place to burn down literally the next day. Even worse, the next job he applied to resulted in him having to work alongside Steve Harrington. He would have preferred to be stuck in Starcourt while it burned.

As if that isn't shitty enough, he's also probably going to die.

At least, that's what his coworkers Robin and Steve tell him. If they are to be believed—which Oz heavily questions—he is being hunted down by an inter-dimensional demon who wants to crack his bones like glow sticks. All because he's incapable of dealing with his feelings, or whatever. Then again, Robin and Steve literally kidnapped him and locked him inside a house with Eddie Munson of all people. Not exactly the kind of circumstance in which Oz would be keen on telling these practical strangers his deepest, darkest secrets. He isn't keen on it, until Oz is convinced he's going to be the reason Eddie Munson dies.

Here lies Oscar Reynolds. Everything was his fault.

featuring !

mark mckenna as

Oscar "Oz" Reynolds

playlist !

listen to the official playlist for 'Never Going Back' on spotify!

disclaimer !

This story will include scenes using homophobic language, period-typical homophobia, and other heavy topics. Content warnings will be given at the start of a chapter.