Imogen felt a light kiss on her bare shoulder, making her shiver in delight at the feeling. She held back the voice that was fighting to come out of her mouth, "Steve" She let out a breath as he kept placing his lips on her," No more, you had enough"

She felt his mouth rumble letting out a slow chuckle," I can never get enough of you Babe"

"You are such a pig" She teased feeling his hand sliding down her arm, making her let out a breath," Seriously Harrington, my mom and brother are literally only separated by a thin plastered wall"

"You did a good job last night" He placed a kiss on her neck.

"No, don't even think about it mister" She tried to push him off, but she wasn't really trying with effort enjoying the bliss.

Her door slammed opened making them both shout and gasp covering themselves with the thick mink blanket," Duffin!" She shouted in protest

"You two are disgusting! I swear, if you two don't get up and stop being so gross, I will really threaten to call mom"

"You wouldn't" Imogen narrowed her eyes and he mirrored her expression," Oh I so totally would" Steve chuckled throwing himself on the bed.

"Seriously you two horn dogs, get up Mom cooked breakfast, and we have our Evil Russians to pursue" Dustin added before closing the door.

Imogen let out a sigh laying back down next to Steve," I wonder what we'll find today" She turned to him," Hopefully answers" Steve said back reached over caressing her cheek," I love you"

She scrunched her nose," I love you too, Stupid, now let's go before Mama bear comes in. An angry Claudia is someone we never want to awaken" She whispered the last part like it was taboo and that if she said it aloud, her mom would hear it.

After half an hour, they were all at the dining table setting their plates for the much-needed big breakfast for their long awaiting day of pursing the Russians.

"Dusty, how come I haven't seen the boys around lately?" Claudia asked looking at her youngest.

Dustin frowned lowering his fork," I'm not talking to them at the moment"

"Oh did something happen?" Imogen sighed at her mom's question

"They totally duped on him when he was trying to contact Suzie. They think he's making her up" Imogen told her mother.

"Oh" Claudia raised her hand to her cheek," I'm sorry Dusty"

Dustin rolled his eyes grabbing his fork stuffing his mouth," I don't care"

Steve pat his shoulder," It's okay to admit you miss them pal" Dustin waved his hand away," I-I don't miss them"

Imogen reached over the table pinching his cheek gently," Awh, did Camp make you a tough guy?" She teased making him slap her hand

"No, actually I learned a lot from Camp, thank you very much" Dustin huffed

"And it's the place you met Suzie" Steve smirked making Dustin grumble as he ate.

Claudia smiled at the interaction of the three, and then turned to the older teens," Have you and Steve decided if you're staying in the dorms at the university? Or finding a place?"

Imogen let out a sigh leaning on her palm," We could save more staying in the dorms, but Steve and I are honestly horrible with roommates. I think the only people we can deal with is each other"

Steve snorted shaking his head," She's not wrong—But we decided on an apartment for now"

Dustin looked down to his food, not eating at the conversation. He knew they were leaving once summer was over, but he kept on pushing the thought away. Hearing them speak about their future, only caused him to only feel depressed about it.

Steve noticed and lightly tapped on her leg that was leaning on his, making her turn discreetly and try her best to now showing her own expression of pity. When she first told Dustin about it, the way his face fell for a second before putting on an act that he was happy for them, burned into her mind.

Imogen let out a cough, and went to change the subject," So, Mom, Dustin is going to be with us today again, if the boys do call just let them know where he'll be"

"Of course, honey" Claudia smiled

Before heading to the Mall, they took a stop to Steve's house, since he needed to get another set of his uniform for work. He let out a groan seeing that his Dad was home, making him look at Imogen for a second. She knew what he was asking without having to say anything," Hey, Duffin, can you wait in the car for a moment? I'm going to greet Mr Harrington"

"Yeah, sure—but don't take too long" Dustin leaned over from the back seat

She got out of the car with Steve walking alongside him," How much you want to waver that he'll complain again?" Steve mumbled bitterly

"Oh he will—" She then reached out grabbing his hand," Do you ever plan on telling him about getting accepted into college?"

Steve snorted shaking his head in amusement," Nope, I just want to see his face thinking I didn't. It will be hilarious telling him I'm leaving at the end of summer, to a college he'd never expect me to get in"

Imogen sighed but kept her smile," I'm surprised your mom didn't tell him"

"Oh, she wants to, but she thinks it's fun as well," Steve told her as he opened the front door.

"Well if it isn't my good for nothing son, and—" Mr Harrington looked at Imogen who just smiled," And yo—" He sighed folding his arms," Remind me, why you are with him again? I honestly thought you did well when you two broke up. You could have had a future"

Imogen hid her free hand behind her back as she tightened it in a fist, Steve just grit his teeth trying his best not to argue with his dad," I'll be back, I need to get my uniform"

He then whispered under his breath to Imogen," Play nice babe" She chuckled lightly shoving him," I always do" She mouthed then turned back to his dad," How has work been Mr Harrington?"

His blank face turned into excitement at the question, as he went off and told her everything about how business was booming. She tried her hardest to hold back a yawn at how bored she was with the subject but held back the urge.

She was saved, by Steve coming down in his uniform, which had his father's expression fall. He was the one who forced Steve to work to learn his lesson since he didn't get in Tech—not because he couldn't, he very much could have, but he wanted to go to the same College as Imogen since they both wanted to pursue a career in Management.

In the end, Steve was going to need a job anyways, and despite it only be Three dollars an hour, it worked out for the best, with how much money the both of them had already saved. Along with tutoring sessions they had done with the remainder of there Senior year, chores in helping the elderly in their neighbourhood, and to even small side jobs here and there.

They had it all planned.

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"That keycard opens the door, but unfortunately, the Russian with this keycard also has a massive gun. Whatever's in this room, whatever's in those boxes. They really don't want anybody finding it" Dustin explained his report after his stakeout at the roof for a while since the three teens had to work not risking on losing their jobs.

"But there's gotta be a way in" Robin tapped her finger on the table shaking her head.

They were all sat in the backroom of Scoops Ahoy as usual with Imogen was on her first break of the day joining them. She was sitting on the counter, watching Steve play with his work hat as he blew on the indent," Well, you know...I could just take him out"

"Take who out?" Robin said in amusement" The Russian Guard" She let out a laugh leaning back on the chair she was sat on at Steve's words.

"What? I sneak up behind him, I knock him out, and I take his keycard. It's easy"

"Did you not hear the part about the massive gun?" Dustin folded his arms telling Steve who turned to him.

"Yes, Dustin, I did" Steve tilted his head," And that's why I would be sneaking"

The younger Henderson let out a breath," Well, please, tell me this, and be honest, have you ever actually...won a fight?"

"Okay, that was one time—"

"Twice. Jonathan. Year prior?" Dustin cut him off, as Imogen just watched them in amusement along with Robin.

"Listen that doesn't count"

"Why wouldn't it? Because it looks like he beat the shit out of you"

Imogen grimaced only remembering only seeing his face the next day all bruised up. Granted he did deserve it, for helping Tommy and Carol with the whole Nancy slut-shaming. It was definitely not one of Steve's best moments ever, and getting beat up at the time was definitely a re-eye opener for him.

"It was—"

"You got a fat lip, crooked nose, swollen eye, a lot of blood" Imogen frowned shaking her head," Okay no details—too gory for my palate"

"Says the girl who loves gory horror films," Steve and Dustin said the same time to her, making Imogen step back raising her hands," Hey, those are all special effects!" She raised her hand

"Like in Alien" Imogen raised her hands," They just used animal blo—"

"Okay!!" Both of the boys shouted standing up stopping her," We don't need the details"

She smirked folding her arms," See my point?"

"That might just work" Robin mumbled making them look at her as she got up quickly running out of the backroom to the front. Steve and Imogen ran to the window and saw her taking money from the Tips jar.

"Robin" Steve ran out to the door," Hey Robin! Hey, what—what are you doing?"

"I need cash" She turned walking backwards

"Well, half of that's mine" Steve whined," Where are you going?'

"To find a way into that room, a safe way" She told him and then halted," And, in the meantime, sling ice cream, behave, and don't get beat up. I'll be back in a jiff"

"I like that idea," Imogen said mainly to the word 'safe' and the idea of Steve not getting hurt. He looked to the side seeing Dustin licking ice cream from a scoop.

"Oh, dude" He grabbed it out of Dustin's hand," Come on, man, not my scooper"

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"It is fascinating what 20 bucks will get you at the County Recorder's Office" Robin laid out a blueprint on the table in front of Steve and Dustin. Imogen was back at work and only could hear what's going on, through her radio.

"Starcourt Mall, The complete blueprints"

Imogen laughed," Nice! Rob strikes again!" With those words Robin chuckled," Thanks Gen"

"Should have totally put you apart of Steve and I's game, because honey, you are killing it!" Imogen said proudly making Steve pout," Steve don't pout" She added

"How did you—" Steve said but Dustin laughed," because she is a freaken Henderson, that's why"

"Okay—Okay" Steve waved his hand," Not bad," Dustin said gesturing to the blueprints.

"So, this is us, Scoops, and this is where we want to get" Robin went to explain

"I mean, I don't really see a way in" Steve shook his head

"There's not if you're talking exclusively about doors" Robin stated

"Oh, shit" Imogen grinned," Air ducts!" She said looking at her workplacr air ducts, getting what Robin was getting at," Exactly!"

"Ha—Score for Imogen," She said cockily making Steve snicker," Yeah, yeah smarty pants"

"Awh, don't be jealous that I got it so easily!" She spat confidently," Hey, I got to get back to work since I covered one of my co-workers the other day, she's coming in finishing the rest of my shift a little later, so I'll be there in a few hours"

"Okay, I love you," Steve said quickly before she cut the connection, but he smiled hearing it faintly back before it was completely cut off"

"You two are literally next door from each other" Dustin shook his head," Hopeless"

Robin walked back over with the whiteboard marker," Turns out, this secret room needs air just like any old room" She then lowered the marker drawing the lines," And these air ducts lead all the way...here"

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"Hmm..." Erica pointed the flashlight down the vent and then climbed back down," Yeah, I don't know"

"You know if you can fit?" Dustin said standing next to Steve and Robin

"Oh, I can fit. I just don't know if I want to" Erica leaned on the table

"Are you ?" Robin questioned making Erica snicker," I don't have phobias"

"Okay, well, what's the problem?" Steve asked her with his arms folded

Erica tapped her hands on the table," I still haven't heard what's in this for Erica"

Imogen walked into Scoops seeing Steve slide a huge ice cream sundae to Erica Sinclair along with multiple cones, and cups in front of her, making Imogen furrow her brows. She knew the younger Sinclair loved ice cream, but that amount seemed too much even for her. So, she knew instantly something was up.

Imogen walked over to the table, at the moment Erica slid back the large bowl Steve had just given to her," More fudge please, Go on"

She went to follow Steve, and folded her arms," Why am I witnessing you three about to give Lucas' sister a sugar rush right before my eyes?" She asked making Steve look up to her frowning.

"Well Dustin couldn't fit in the vents, and there is no way I'm letting you in there" He explained

"But a ten-year-old is okay?" She asked leaning on the counter," You have claustrophobia babe" Steve placed the bottle of fudge on the counter.

"I—Okay fair point" Imogen sighed in defeat and looking at the table," Erica is a very Sassy kid, and I love her, but I'm not so sure about you three being able to handle her"

"I'll live" He walked over to her with a mint ice cream in his other hand placing a kiss on her cheek," Now come on, let's go before Robin and Dustin end up blowing up"

She hummed eating her ice cream," You sweeten me too much babe, I'm worried for my health"

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"Erica, do you copy?" Robin said over the radio

"Mhmm, I copy, you nerds in position or what?"

Imogen chuckled leaning her head on Steve's shoulder taking in his warmth, since they were all on the roof again," Yeah, we're in position. It's all quiet here, so you've got the green light"

"Green light, roger that" Erica confirmed," Commence Operation Child Endangerment"

"Can we maybe not call it that?" Robin said

"See you on the other side. Nerds"

"Sassy Queen at her finest" Imogen giggled as Steve put his arm over her, pulling her closer as he felt her shiver.

"Sorry, I didn't bring my jacket this time" He whispered in her ear," You baby me too much Harrington, I'll be fine—besides I like the real thing over the jacket"

"Oh, are you trying to one-up me?" He looked at her smirking

"What's the fun in it if you're the only one who is sweet?" He leaned forward kissing her softly," Cheesy"

"So are you"

"All right, nerds" The radio beeped as Erica's voice filled their ears," I'm there"

"Do you—Do you see anything?" Robin relayed

"Yeah, I see those boring boxes you're so excited about"

"Any guards?"

"Negative"

"Booby traps?"

"If I could see them, they'd be pretty shit traps, wouldn't they?"

"Thank you for that" Robin tried to hold back her irritation a moment of waiting, the door opened and Erica stepped out.

"Free ice cream for life" She yelled over to them up on the roof.

"Well damn" Imogen grinned," I think she deserves it"

Once they got to the room, Steve went to the box on the table opening it with a box cutter. He opened it to a metal container and looked at everyone before turning the knob to open it.

Air hissed as he removed the lid, and smoke was impending out the metal box, as they all stared at it," That's definitely not Chinese food" Steve stated

"Unless they import it in fancy ass metal containers, I agree" Imogen commented

Steve reached in but stopped looking at them," Uh, maybe you guys should, you know, stand back"

"No," Dustin and Imogen said at the same time

"Just—" He pushed both of them," Just step back okay?"

"No" Dustin argued while Imogen just grumbled standing next to Robin not being a stubborn as her brother.

"Step back. Seriously"

"No! No!" Dustin shoved his hand away," If you die, I die"

"Uh—excuse me?" Imogen folded her arms making both the males look at her," No talk about dying you two, seriously...Steve just open it"

"Okay," He said nonchalantly turning the knob pulling it out to a green liquid substance with moving what looked like moving organism," What the hell?"

"What is that?" Robin asked but before anyone could say anything the room rumbled alerting them.

"Was that just me, or did the room move?" Dustin said slowly

"Booby traps" Erica whispered

"For the love of—What are we in? a freaken movie?!" Imogen cursed quietly as the sound of mechanical whirring filled their ears.

Robin gulped stepping forward," You know that? Let's just grab that and go"

Dustin ran over to the buttons while Imogen hugged herself, only taking in how enclosed the space was," Which one do I press, Erica?"

Imogen's throat tightened as she let out a whimper, making Steve quickly go by her side," Hey, babe, breath with me okay?"

She nodded following his breath as Erica and Dustin were talking as their voices raised, Steve pulled Imogen in his arms," Just open the—Press the other button" Steve looked at Dustin.

"Guys, just get out of the way, so she can push the button" Robin raised her voice.

Steve looked at Imogen," Go to Robin" He told her making her nod, as the said girl opened her arms wrapping it around her.

Imogen closed her eyes evening her breathing, as Erica reached over holding her hand. They were all talking, but with Erica and Robin holding her, she was able to avert her panic, that only worsened, as the sound of clanging metal-filled their ears behind them.

They all looked at the red door that slammed shut and before anyone could say anything, the room let out a hissing sound as it rumbled.

"Oh, shit," Imogen and Steve said the same time, as he reached out for her since Erica and Robin were screaming, but even the two of them had screams fighting its way out of their throats.