"First off," Steve finally turns to face her, hands on his hips. "That is very sweet of you but I don't need you to protect me. I can protect Lizzie and myself, fine. Not that I don't appreciate the help. Secondly..."
He sort of trails off and his face takes on a small grin.
"He's...different. I mean, seriously Robin. He's happy and...I don't know. I'd never use 'soft' as a way to describe Billy Hargrove but...kinda?" He couldn't out Billy to her, just like he couldn't out her to other people. It was why he had been vague when mentioning Eddie's 'preferences' for all the guy was probably more open even being out on the road. It helped add to his image or something. "Besides, it's not like we're hooking up. He's just staying a couple nights here. He hates Hawkins."
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He sort of trails off and his face takes on a small grin.
"He's...different. I mean, seriously Robin. He's happy and...I don't know. I'd never use 'soft' as a way to describe Billy Hargrove but...kinda?" He couldn't out Billy to her, just like he couldn't out her to other people. It was why he had been vague when mentioning Eddie's 'preferences' for all the guy was probably more open even being out on the road. It helped add to his image or something. "Besides, it's not like we're hooking up. He's just staying a couple nights here. He hates Hawkins."