Steve blinked, hearing what Jonathan said go from one ear to the other, still not currently believing things. ❝ We do, you’re just — B L I N D . ❞ Now, he wasn’t being pushy, but he knew what he really wanted and that was Jonathan, despite everything that had happened between them. ❝ You’re just.. Scared that something bad’s gonna happen and you think backing down is fine, but it’s not. ❞
“don’t you get it? something bad has already happened.” he sighed, leaning against the wall as he decided steve wouldn’t be moving. “i can’t be with you ━ i can’t keep it a secret anymore. i want to tell my mum.. i want to be able to hold your hand in the hallway. i can’t do it anymore.”
❝ What bad thing, Jonathan? Tell me. ❞ Steve sighs softly, looking over at the Byers boy, chewing on his lower lip as he stays quiet ( for once ) and lets Jonathan say what he has to. ❝ You think this is easy on me? It’s not. All of the peer pressure and my parents asking me who I’m dating – it’s hard on me. I can’t stop thinking about you. ❞ He places his hand on the other’s cheek, a slight smile forming.