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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I haven't had a #WIPWednesday to share due to all my brain power going to work and building a tiny body in me but on Sunday I wrote like 300 words of this horny, free use Steve with endgame #steddie one shot that's been in my brain so, uh, enjoy this lil snippet 😂

Image text "Steve has the idea while he's bent over, head and wrists locked securely in a stage prop, that is — for all intents and purposes — an old time-y stock. At least, a stock is what Dustin called it.

To Steve, it's kind of…hot.

Eddie Munson is reciting his lines beside him, decked in his leather and black clad guard outfit, some chain mail type ski mask on, and honestly, Steve has no idea where someone would buy something like that. Online, maybe? At a renaissance fair?

It's unfairly sexy.

His brain has always worked based on visuals. Picturing Eddie Munson wearing that while pounding his ass, even if he can't see because he's locked up in these stocks, well. It's already got him chubbing up."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Cat checkpoint! Relinquish your most recent cat pic. Had to get a ladder to get her down 😅

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Holy moly to think one of my WIPs is up to 126K words. #steddie cursed soulmates, S4 rewrite, retconing s5 entirely (well, maybe borrowing some ideas from it, we'll see 😏) and bringing back (some) of the dead 😀 archiveofourown.org/works/481082...

Summary:

Her gaze caught Steve’s, “Apollo visited you already.”

Every muscle in Steve’s body grew taut, “How-” He began, only to be cut off by a shriek of laughter from Eddie.

“Apollo? The Greek God of the Sun?” Why would Eddie know about Apollo?

“It wasn’t a dream, Steven. It was a memory. Apollo always offers you the same deal.” She intoned, and Steve’s mind was in a whirlwind of chaos at her statement.

Because if that wasn’t a dream, if it was a memory then that would make…he swung his head around to look at Eddie and this time…this time he really looked because that would make him-

Steve’s soulmate.

Eddie should be dead right now. By all accounts, this was the end of the road for them. The kaleidoscopic feelings and memories began to fill in Steve’s mind and he knew. Knew that under other circumstances that what they’d had up to this point was all they usually got.

OR

Eddie awakens a sleeping goddess with his guitar in the Upside Down and changes the course of their fight with Vecna and the Mindflayer.

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

WIP Wednesday - a few weeks ago I had an epiphany about who I wanted Eddie's dom mentor to be 🤭 #steddie archiveofourown.org/works/738390...

Text - ""Haven't seen you on the scene lately." Jeremiah wasn't direct, liked to hold onto that air of mystery, keep people guessing.

Eddie's been trying to piece him together. Knows more than most, but probably not as much as his subs know.

This much he does know: the man's got a name for every facet of his life — Jeremiah to those he meets at The Back Door. Daddy, or Sir for the scene.

JJ or his last name, Anderson, for work. Eddie knows he's a firefighter at the Pine Township Volunteer Fire Department, just outside of the city.

Jack to his family, but Eddie is one of the very few who know about that. He's not sure Jeremiah even knows that he knows. Maybe he suspects, given how small of a town Hawkins is. Whenever the subject veered into the topic of this town, Jay got a little close-mouthed."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

WIP/Wayne Wednesday for Freak Pussy Chronicles 🎉 next installment will be a Meet the Parents two chapter story 😊 #steddie #WIPWednesday #waynewednesday

Text "Alright, old man, you have your directives. Are you going to follow them?"

Wayne rolls his eyes and grunts in response. He's dealt with Eddie enough to recognize how much this obviously means to him. The way his nephew is fluttering around, anxiety building up and tumbling out through his limbs is not subtle as he darts around with a duster of all things. Eddie must've gotten from somewhere because Wayne certainly doesn't remember ever owning one of those.

"Careful." He grouses as the feathers are pushed between two of his favorite mugs, making one of them slide a centimeter to the right. He'll have to fix that later — after he takes out the chicken.

He's grown fond of Steve's meals and they're actually making him want to be a better cook, so he's trying out a recipe for this evening's meal."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Why does my brain write these scenes while I'm sleeping and then I gotta figure out an entire plot to go with it? #steddie

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

~WIP Wednesday~ sneak peek of ch 22 of my longest #steddie fic to date - archiveofourown.org/works/481082...

Text "“So, the…flowers I grew?” Chrissy questioned, hesitantly.

Mielikki nodded, “I suppose the best way to explain is by drawing parallels to your own world. You call them…seasons. Nature’s order. Chrissy, you are Spring. Rebirth. New life. The beginning of the cycle. Reality, truth, fertility, growth, and youthfulness. You were the first of your kind. From you, the cycle of creation begins from the earth.” She stooped to gather some dirt into her hand and held it out towards the wide-eyed blonde.

Chrissy reached out towards it, gasping when a small green stem breached the surface and furled a few leaves. Gently, Mielikki placed it in the palm of her hand, smiling when Chrissy brought it close to her body, protecting it."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Ohhhh nooo, the wind knocked a tree over on my driveway so I can't leave 😈 guess it's wine and writing puppy steve time 🤭 Hoping to finish this chapter soon!

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I started writing the someday Eddie/Steve/Wayne story in the What are you looking for? Series 😎 (archiveofourown.org/series/5387801) So as a WIP/Wayne Wednesday treat, enjoy this NSFW snippet:

Text ""Honey, I'm ho-" He started, nearly throwing the door open and then cutting himself off, freezing just inside at the delectable vision on the couch; the long line of Steve's naked back greeted him first, the moles beacons, drawing him further in. Time seemed to slow down as Eddie hungrily, greedily gazed upon them.

Steve's forearms were braced against the floor, head of hair trailing along the carpet, ass in the air, knees straddled on either side of Wayne's lap as his uncle ate him out on the couch. Eddie couldn't see Steve's dick, but it was probably snug between his uncle's thighs, chafing against denim since his uncle was sitting there fully clothed.

God, what a fucking vision.

A moan was interrupted by his sudden arrival and Steve weakly spluttered out an, "Eddie!" as his uncle glanced up, completely unconcerned, from where he was tongue fucking his boyfriend."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Third chapter of my @steddieexchange.bsky.social for @revenge-unicorn.bsky.social is a few days late but now complete! Sorry for the delay, hope you still enjoy! archiveofourown.org/works/777337...

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

WIP Wednesday is now also Wayne Wednesday?? Here's ch 3 puppy Steve and Wayne moment 👇 First 2 chapters here: archiveofourown.org/works/738390... #steddie

Text ""Sleep well, pup?" Wayne asks upon noticing Steve's awake and once the sofa bed is tucked away and the cushions placed back on the couch.

He crouches down to rub Steve's tummy.

Steve groans at the belly rubs and smiles sleepily up at him as he moves his hand from Steve's stomach to scratch behind his ear.

He huffs as he presses into his palm, the ghost of a smile on his face, "Good. Heard ya snorin' a bit." He comments and Steve nips playfully at his hand.

Wayne does chuckle as he stands up, knees popping as he gently scolds, "Be good, puppy, or I'll tell Eds." Steve feels a spike of heat at the thought of Wayne telling Eddie he'd been a little bad, at how Eddie would punish him. He shakes his head slightly, to push the naughty thoughts away because Wayne is still talking and he needs to be good and listen.

"He'll be home soon. I'm going to get supper on and then I'll be heading off to work again." Steve kind of loves the way he tells him things unprompted."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Happy steddie winter exchange and early valentine's day! For @revenge-unicorn.bsky.social 💝 archiveofourown.org/works/777337...

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

✨️ Happy WIP Wednesday ✨️ Ch 3 of puppy Steve is slow going due to working on my Winter Exchange but it's getting there:

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Hang on, had to get the whole thing in. Haha only beta I've seen 🤣

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I know it's Tuesday, but I missed the last two WIP Wednesdays and I just really wanted to share Eddie's aggressive love for Wayne and Steve. Ch 3 is already 4k words and we haven't even gotten to the smut! Check out first 2 chapters of puppySteve here archiveofourown.org/works/738390... #steddie

text "Wayne dishes the chili out for him and Eddie, places some in a container for work, and then grabs Steve's bowl to give him a few scoops. Steve's head perks up as he watches him with wide, earnest eyes. Eddie can absolutely see that his tail would be wagging if he had one.

His water bowl is also freshened up and Eddie wants to kiss the man on the cheek for being so chill about all of this. He's come by his freak nature honestly, he knows, as he watches Wayne put the bowls down on Steve's mat and whisper something to him before patting him on the head.

Steve gazes up at Wayne so tenderly, Eddie feels a violent stab of cute aggression for the two of them.

He wants to smush them together like barbie dolls, his affection for the two of them overwhelming him. "

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Holy shit, I finally updated this WIP after a year and a half. I'm so back, retconning s5 with my upside down deities 💚 archiveofourown.org/works/481082...

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

2025 ~ 106k posted words 💙🩵💜

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I instead had Carol call Nancy it in my bubblegun scene 😌

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

WIP Wednesday - I have so many WIPs, I couldn't decide so here's a snippet of an omegaverse fic I may never write #steddie #steddieomegaverse

text "Steve’s 18th birthday falls on a Thursday this year. He’s already notified the school of his absence because he’s been symptomatic since Sunday. A fever’s been brewing, and he’s been experiencing mood swings. He’d cried when Dustin had called to tell him his mom was driving him to the arcade, and he didn’t need Steve to.

Even though he's the son of two betas, he could see that he was going to get dealt a shit hand and present either way as an alpha or omega. The only two designations that succumb to the dispossession of touch-a phenomenon where the nerves of one’s body go numb as their new designation creates a home in their consciousness.

The sense of touch is only re-awakened when one touches their mate-the individual of that which you are most compatible with.

He's not worried about the temporary numbness, though he knows it could be years before he finds his mate. He feels like he’s already been numb the last three months…maybe longer."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

✨Freak Pussy fRIIIdAAyyyYYY ✨ Robin's trying to apologize to Eddie but he's decided they're going to be frenemies and I just love that for them? #steddie #eddiemunsonsfreakpussy

text "Eddie shrugs, like it was nothing when it absolutely is not nothing. But he feels like he's enjoying this frenemy type of relationship with her and he kind of wants to keep it this way. They are, after all, eerily similar. Eddie can admit to that easily. Both kind of them are hyper, in different types of band, and are a couple of the defacto Weirdos of Hawkins High.

"I figure that was part of your apology. I don't know that I'll be as forthcoming with the information on my best friend." He replies, smirking. Why is it so much fun to taunt her?

He thinks of how she teases Steve, how they squabble in Bio like siblings, and he knows some part of it is because even though he can tell Steve loves their relationship, it feels like righteous retribution for all the times she's smacked him, or called him dingus, or made fun of him.

When she starts treating his Steve better, he'll entertain the idea of talking her up more to Chrissy."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

WIP Wednesday✨️❄️ For those in the comments of 'i dont mind where you come from' that want to murder Hopper, here's more fuel 🤭 #steddie #petplaysteddie archiveofourown.org/works/738390...

Text - "He toes off his shoes and glances around before he freezes as he catches sight of…

Of a perfectly set up area. For him.

Just across the front door, tucked against the dividing counter between the kitchen and living room. A silicone mat with two bowls. To the right of it, along the wall, a bed on the floor, about four feet above it-a shelf with hooks. Hanging on the hooks are his collar, a black leather leash and on the shelf what looks like knee pads.

In this tiny home, cluttered with hats, mugs, car manuals and other miscellaneous things, they made space for him.

Steve blinks back tears.

Hopper hadn't even kept a dog bed at his place. Steve asked him if he could, once early on, and Hopper had snorted.

"What? For my invisible dog?""

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Whoops my repost didn't work. #imsoold This was in response to this update: archiveofourown.org/works/631562...

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Be kind and share your Tidal rewind ✨️

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

WIP Wednesday 🎉 last sneak peek of ch 2 of I don't mind where you come from (as long as you come to me) archiveofourown.org/works/738390...

Text - ""What did you do to initiate a scene?" Eddie can't swallow back the question, lets it come out with his voice an octave lower than normal.

Steve's eyelashes flutter ever so slightly at the drop in his tone and he seems to struggle with the words, "I'd, uh, put my collar on. Loosest setting, in case he said no. Call Ma-Hopper and tell him I was wearing it."

A silence falls between them.

Eddie's mouth falls open and it's his turn to flounder for a second, "And? Then what?"

"Then he would either tell me to come over or he'd come over. Or he'd turn me down."

He stands, quite abruptly, causing his chair to go toppling backwards and Steve flinches back, like he's bracing to take a hit from Eddie and it helps cow some of his burning anger but he still quickly rounds the small table to fall to his knees beside Steve's chair.

"Sweetheart, no." He says, wishing he could take back his energetic movements that'd caused Steve to shut his eyes and what? Take a fucking beating?"

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

WIP Wednesday on the eve of s5 premiere...I'm going into it like it's a fanfiction I don't have to like but that I'm going to watch anyway. #steddie4life In other news, here's a snip from ch 2 of ~I don't mind where you come from (as long as you come to me) archiveofourown.org/works/738390...

text "Steve kicks off his nikes as Eddie moves to the kitchen, where an open beer is, taking a sip before setting it back down, turning, and folding his arms as he leans back against the counter.

"You look better than the last time I saw you." Eddie comments, dark eyes leisurely slipping down Steve and then back. He'd almost think it was appreciative, but he's finding Eddie hard to read in this instance.

Steve reaches up and rubs the back of his neck, feeling awkward.

"I, uh, know it's been a month but I was…healing and, well, I used to just call Hopper when I got the…itch, y'know. So, I wasn't exactly sure how to bring this up. And, uh. I left you my number. Thought maybe you'd call?" Steve's rambling, in a way that reminds him vaguely of Robin, and he kind of wants to pace.

Eddie tilts his head, "I tried the number, it went to Hopper's answering machine."

Every single muscle, tendon and cell in Steve's body freezes.

Ice slides down his spine.

"Fuck." Slips out."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Happy WIP Wednesday! This #steddie story is going up sometime this week. Sequel to the #stayne one-shot in the 'What are you looking for?' series here - archiveofourown.org/series/5387801

Text "He lays back on his elbows because he doesn't want to miss anything even as his mind chastises him because god, he's such a slut. Hopper hasn't been dead more than a couple hours and he's ready to fuck the next man who handles his stupid fucking collar-

His brain short circuits and he moans when Eddie's hands trail up his thighs before hooking his fingers into the waist band and dragging them down. His hands are calloused, rough, and they remind him of Wayne's in a way that strikes guilt into him for…some reason. Can he want Eddie, when he's already had a taste of his uncle?

It's too heavy of a thought, of an idea, for puppy right now. He tucks it away and revels in the touch.

"Puppy is sensitive, huh?" Eddie murmurs softly, after licking his lips."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Happy #stayne Sunday archiveofourown.org/works/73849646

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I'm still thinking about Freak Pussy Fridays 😜 Expect a bonus chapter 6 one of these Fridays and enjoy a snip of it today #steddie #steddieomegaverse #eddiemunsonsfreakpussy #freakpussymuntober

Text "The contentment of it all sends him easily back to sleep again for awhile, until he's woken by Eddie whispering his name.

"It's not a fuckening if we only do it once, sweetheart." Eddie says, leaning over him, his hair curtaining them, a silly grin pulling at his mouth as his eyes flip down to Steve's lips.

Steve immediately drags him down for a kiss, not evening caring that morning breath has started to set in. Eddie moans, obviously not bothered by it, either, as his tongue slides across Steve's lips for access that he's only too eager to grant.

His dick twitches back to life as Eddie licks into his mouth, he feels Eddie against his hip, too, and it only makes him hornier."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Remember this? Here's my WIP wed contribution - a snip from the Stayne prequel ft pansexual Wayne Munson's POV

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Sorry your birthday present isn't Steve:

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It only take 3 likes cuz I'm an attention whore 😅

Text: "He offers it out to Wayne, "Did you want this? I think…he came looking for you."

Wayne doesn't look at it, seems to be too in his own head.

Eddie sets it on the couch between them.

Its quiet, the stillness of the trailer except the hum of the fridge, the occasional tic of the old water heater.

"I can't…be what he needs." Wayne finally says.

Eddie let's out an exhale he hadn't been aware of.

Reaches for the collar and brings it back to his lap, stares at it. It's soft, like it's well-worn. Well-loved.

Steve cried. Looked devastated about his dead master.

"Hopper wasn't what he needed, either." Wayne tells him."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Fwip freak pussy Friday cuz it's just not done, yet 😩 i had to work too much this week #steddie #freakpussymuntober #eddiemunsonsfreakpussy

Text- "Eddie?" Steve's uncertainty in the face of what Eddie wants to do to him (suck his soul out of his dick) makes him pause and look up.

Steve swallows, "Are you sure? You don't have to…"

Eddie freezes, catching the increasingly familiar flash of Steve's insecurities that he must be good at hiding from most people but he's been getting bad at it around Eddie.

Or maybe Eddie is reading him better the more he gets to know him.

He sits back, "Do not tell me that no one has ever gone down on you, Ha-sweetheart." Harrington almost slips out, but he catches himself because he's not mad at Steve. In this moment, he feels like he could never be mad at Steve.

No, he's absolutely livid with the omegas of Hawkins High.

To allow Steve to give, give, give and none of those cunts gave back??!?

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

WIP Wednesday - somehow plot got into my Freak Pussy Ch 3 and it's 4k words and counting and there's absolutely no smut? anyway, idk if this will make the cut but it made me laugh #steddie #steddieomegaverse #freakpussymuntober

Text - "Eddie laughs loudly, "What could really go wrong? It's a movie night at Harrington's Mansion."

As if Eddie's words had summoned them, the four boys are in the doorways and Dustin is already putting up his pointer finger as he says, "Billy Hargrove could show up and beat the shit out of Steve."

"Will could get lost in the woods behind the house again!" Mike adds, nearly shouting.

"Erica got stuck in the air vent that one time." Lucas pipes in unhelpfully.

"Okay! Okay, what is this, Steve Harrington's worst hits with children present? None of that was supposed to happen." Steve calls over them, glaring fiercely at them.

"Oh my god, you're the worst babysitter." Eddie's gleeful voice has Steve switching his glower from the kids to him but he doesn't shirk away.

"Nobody's mentioned the other 50 weekends nothing went wrong." Steve's voice has gone high pitched as he tries valiantly to defend himself."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Somedays all I think of is this vegas au that was supposed to have scary Eddie mastermining his and Steve’s entire relationship but in actuality ended up just being fate, wholesome #steddie

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

✨️ Happy WIP Wednesday ✨️ Freak Pussy Ch 2 is all in Eddie’s POV and he does not know how to handle Steve #steddie #steddieomegaverse #eddiemunsonsfreakpussy #freakpussymuntober

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

~Freak Pussy Friday~ Sneak Peek atbthe next chapter 😈 #steddie #freakpussymuntober #eddiemunsonsfreakpussy Start from the beginning here: archiveofourown.org/works/704898...

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

In case Freak Pussy bombs here's a WIP Wednesday of my currently untitled Omega Shelter WIP 🤣 #steddie

Text - "Home was something Steve Harrington had no experience with. Because home to him was always a concept. Something unattainable and elusive.

Not a real, tangible thing.

He'd been living here for nearly ten years, now, and never once had the urge to nest. He'd been kicked out of his parent's house right as he'd presented so he doesn't think he would've nested there, either.

The four years in between his parents house and here were the years he didn't speak about, the farthest thing from the concept of home one could get.

Omega's only nested at home.

So, he may not know exactly what she's missing, but he had enough experience with children to know the right words to say.

He comforted her as best as he could, "I know, sweetie. But, for right now, this is home. Here with mommy, until she can get back on her feet.""

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

WIP Wednesday - in honor of the Autumn season 🍂 have a snip from a future chapter of Cause there's no better love. Mielikki has big plans for the four lost souls 👀 #steddie #nobetterlove #barbholland Read the first 20 chapters here - archiveofourown.org/works/481082...

Text post, "Her eyes shifted to Barb’s next, holding her gaze steady, “Barbara, you are autumn. The fiery last hurrah before winter. Like fire, it consumes but it cleanses. The mature state of life that values justice and sees to the harmonious transition from summer to winter. Necessary to showcase the beauty of letting things go.”

For Barb, she held out a flickering flame. Orange, red, and yellows swirled around the hot core of blue within. Barb tilted her head curiously at it, the light reflecting in her brown eyes, catching the hidden depths of gold within.

The goddess took her hand and deposited the flame in it, leaning back in satisfaction as Barb’s fingers curled to cup it."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

WIP Wednesday - started to write the first scenario to this little brain worm from that Dove Cameron song #steddie

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

WIP Wednesday is another sneak peek of The Freak Pussy Chronicles, first chapter coming to ao3 Oct. 3rd. Now, featuring Steve’s POV 👀 #steddie #steddieomegaverse #o4o #eddiemunsonsfreakpussy

Screenshot of text post saying "Stunned, Steve says, "Really? I always thought you only liked alphas." Did…did that mean Eddie did like Steve? Or even other omegas?

"I'm not exactly equipped with the plumbing that lets me be choosy, Harrington." Eddie laughs, again, but this doesn't sound nice.

It sounds like Eddie would take anyone. Which…doesn't make Steve feel very special. He kind of feels like he wants to die inside, so it takes everything in him not to react to those words.

It also sounds like Eddie doesn't feel like he's very special, which Steve wants to pounce on like a cat on the hunt.

He wants Eddie to feel so, so fucking special. Because he is.

He has The Dream Pussy. He should be fucking worshiped. It makes Steve want to get up, find Tommy M, and get into that fight he didn't take the bait to all those weeks ago. To sink his fists into the alpha's face for ever making Eddie feel less than the absolutely divine creature he is."

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citrusmuppet @citrusmuppet.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

FWIP Friday working on the love you want epilogue and just showering Steve in fluff and love 🥹 #steddie #theloveyouwant #steddieomegaverse

Screenshot of text ""It's fine, I'm happy you two got your shit together. He's going to somehow be even worse-"

He was cut off by Doug adding in, "Insufferable, you mean." And all of Eddie's friends nodded.

"But, at least he'll be happy." Gareth finished for all of them, garnering another round of nods.

"And you'll be happy." Jeff added, smiling at Steve, warm and welcoming because yeah, they were Eddie's friends first but they were also Steve's friends now.

And Steve felt so, so loved."

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