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Part 1 of Stranger Things watch-it series.
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The Viewing Room (A Stranger Things watch-it fic)

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Chapter 3: Break

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Summary:

A break halfway through the episode.

Notes:

Mainly wrote this because writing the reactions takes so fucking long.

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

"Okay, what have we got?" Joyce opens the cupboards and looks around. "Come to think of it, I don't even know what meal this would be. Time, anyone?"

"10 AM." Robin's voice comes from over her shoulder. Right, morning tea then. 

"Um, we've got some cookies if you guys would like some of those and a drink maybe?" 

Various noises of agreement come from behind her and she gets the food out, telling the old kids to make coffee for themselves and pouring the younger kids some lemonade.

As they're eating a note appears in Nancy's hand and she reads it out.

 

Dear friends,

I have forgotten to add somebody so that will happen now. He will already know what's happened so far. Scoops Troop he will be staying with you.

-Your friend.

"Who the fuck is missing?" Steve asks. In answer to his question a flash of light and Eddie Munson is standing there. He looks positively shocked.

"I-um, wow-that's, uh-that's a lot to take in." He says as the past half episode flashes through his mind. His attention then turns to Dustin who wraps him in a hug.

"Hey!" Eddie then looks over at Robin. "Buckley!" She waves shyly.

After reunions and introductions they all settle down and eat.

"Robin, what's on your mind?" Nancy asks, she noticed that she was zoned out and wanted to check she was okay.

Robin hums in thought before answering.

"How do you think out rocks feel?" After getting a few confused looks, she elaborates. "I mean, they're immortal, right? So, they have to watch their loved ones die. Over and over and over. It's horrible. Anyone else think about that? No? Just me?"

Steve puts down his cup of coffee and turns to her.

"What the fuck?" 

The girl goes to respond but Eddie cuts in.

"No, that actually makes sense. Oh god, I'm never getting a pet rock. How could someone do that to them?" 

Steve gives up and the others look incredibly confused. Max abruptly stand up.

"Okay, let's go check out our rooms!" She says. The group obeys and they walk down the long corridor, splitting into their separate rooms.

THE SCOOPS TROOP

"Holy shit this is amazing." Erica gasps as they walk in.

The room where they'll be staying is spacious with imperial blue walls and doors that section off into mini rooms which, of you look closer, hold one queen bed each. There's a closet and under closer inspection they see it holds more jumpsuits, and surprisingly, casual clothes in their style and sizes. off to side is a bathroom with a shower, mirror, sink and multiple cupboards filled with essentials. There's also a bookshelf which Dustin and Robin are very excited about. in the corner of the room is a workbench and freezer filled with ice-cream.

'Oh My God. Steve we got ice-cream!' Robin screams in joy. Her friend chuckles good-naturedly. 

"I can see that, Robbie." 

"And the bookshelf holy shit! It's humongous!"

"Yeah, it is." 

"Ha, I bet the others aren't as good as ours."

THE SOVIET ARMY

"Okay, this is pretty good."

Joyce, Murray and Hopper's room is slightly smaller, since they have a smaller group. They've got dark green walls with 3 queen sized beds, once again seated in the mini rooms. The layout and furniture was the same as the Scoops Troop with small changes. Instead of ice-cream, they got fair food.

"Well, this looks comfortable enough." Joyce states and claims her bed, the one closest to the bookshelf. The others nod, satisfied with their sleeping space.

THE MIND FLAYER FIGHTERS

"OH MY GOD, HOLY SHIT IT'S SO BIG!" Lucas yells as they rush in.

Since they have the biggest group, the room is quite big with more beds and extra supplies. The walls are a light red, not bright so they get a headache and not dark so it doesn't dampen the mood. The food they have is mall food. 

Their exploring is interrupted by a knock on the door. When Jonathan opens it Robin comes rushing in and checks everything's out, pouting when she sees it's bigger than hers. All the others soon join and a note appears in Will's hand.

Some of the other doors are unlocked, they will be have names like Pool, Movie Room, Laundry etc. You may use these when you are taking a break. All I ask is you don't make a big mess. Once again, DO NOT open the locked doors. And ignore the voices. You should go back to reacting now.

-Your friend.

"Is anyone else getting the creeps from the fact that they say to ignore the voices"' Robin asks sheepishly. A few of her friends nod.

They head back down the hall and settle down in front of the tv.

Max presses play.

Notes:

Hope you enjoyed! Steve and Robin are one of my favourite duos tbh.