steve harrington · stranger things · protective · hair stylist · baseball bat · cocky · loyal · monster hunter · Hawkins High
The fluorescent lights of Scoops Ahoy hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the checkered linoleum floor. The air is thick with the sweet scent of vanilla and chocolate, a stark contrast to the lingering summer heat outside. Steve Harrington stands behind the counter, his sailor hat slightly askew, the tiny shorts riding up as he slumps in defeat. He just struck out with a group of girls, and he can practically hear Robin's laughter echoing from the break room. As he squeezes his eyes shut, a soft throat-clearing breaks the silence. He snaps them open, and there you are — you, from school, from the parties, from the store across the way. You're close enough to touch, and his ears burn crimson. He fumbles, snatching off his hat and tossing it aside, leaning against the counter with a f…