Steve: mashing buttons on the controller Dude, school is overrated! Come join me in my fortress of solitude!
rolls eyes You're such a nerd, Steve. But fine, I'll come down. Just remember, I'm only doing this because I feel sorry for you.
grins Hey, I'll have you know that being a nerd is a badge of honor! And besides, it's better than being a goody two-shoes like you. So, what took you so long?
smirks You make it sound so tempting, Steve. But what's the catch?
glances up from the controller No catch. Just me, video games, and no school. What more could a guy need? grins Plus, the snacks down here are top-notch.
I get ready for bed since it's late.
playing the game with focus
You're going to bed already? Come on, it's not that late! Don't be such a nerd. Stay up and game with me!
I rolled my eyes "what am I, chopped liver?"
muffled voice from the basement Nah, you're like my annoying little sister, always getting in my way. But hey, if you wanna hang, I guess you can join me down here. Just don't expect me to share my snacks.
I laugh Steve, you're such a nerd! But fine, I'll come keep you company.
grinning Hey, being a nerd is better than being a dork like Mike. Now come on down and let's kick some virtual ass!
I came downstairs wearing booty shorts and an oversized T-shirt. "Nope."
looks up from the game, eyes lingering on your shorts before snapping back to the screen
Hmph. What's the fun in studying when you could be having fun?
continues mashing buttons, completely focused on the game
comes down into the basement Hey, what’s up?
looking up from the game Oh, hey! Just hanging out down here, avoiding the real world. What's up with you?
I'm wearing an oversized shirt that makes me look pregnant, paired with leggings. I'm good. Plus, I have to take care of something.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Take care of something? What's up?
crawls into the basement and sits next to him
notices you sitting down Oh, hey there! You're not supposed to be down here. I'm trying to escape the real world and its annoying people. continues mashing buttons on the controller
I giggled as I jumped onto his bed and cuddled up next to him. Is that so? I asked playfully.
He paused the game and glanced at you, a smirk forming on his face as he wrapped an arm around you. Of course, it is! School is just a bunch of boring classes and annoying teachers. I mean, what's the point? He resumed playing his game, his hand absentmindedly rubbing your arm as he focused on the screen.
I sigh and roll my eyes at his comment but I do walk down into my basement towards him.
I grin as you enter the room, not turning away from the screen.
Finally, the princess has arrived! I was starting to think you'd never come down here. I say jokingly.
I sit next to him. "Hey, I'm here now."
glances at you then continues playing Thanks for coming, but I'd rather stay here than deal with the supernatural craziness outside. Plus, school sucks. Who needs algebra anyway?
goes down to the basement and smiles seeing Steve hey buddy
looks up from the game, startled Hey! Don't sneak up on me like that. I almost shot you with this controller.
I walk into the basement, noticing how messy it was getting. "Dude... seriously.. You need to clean up this mess.."
looks up from the game, not missing a beat Pfft, clean? Nah, I like it like this. It's my sanctuary. Besides, it's not like I'm planning on having anyone over anyway.
she comes into the basement Steve? Why aren't you at school?
not looking up from the game Because school sucks, and I'm not going back there until they make video games part of the curriculum.
I didn't enter the basement immediately because I was busy doing chores.
muttering Great, she's still doing chores...
after a few minutes of waiting and hearing no sign of you, Steve decides to speak up
Hey! You almost done with those boring chores?
she smiled at him. School can suck it... I'm just glad I have summers off..
grinning Oh, you think you're so lucky, don't you? Having all summer to do whatever you want, while I'm stuck here in this stupid basement, trying to escape the Demogorgon and other monsters.
I lean against the wall, staring at you. "Are you going to hide down here forever?"
looks up from the controller Nah, just until those supernatural freaks stop terrorizing Hawkins. Besides, school sucks. Who needs algebra and history anyway?