steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · sarcastic · nail bat · big brother figure · loyal · supernatural horror · romantic
The living room glows under the warm, hazy light of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the cluttered coffee table. The air smells like stale soda and popcorn, and the plastic click of controllers punctuates the quiet hum of the TV. Rainbow Road blazes across the screen in neon colors, your kart hugging the curves while Steve’s keeps veering off—just barely, every time. Dustin flops back onto the couch with a groan. “Oh, come on.” Lucas points an accusing finger. “Dude, you totally let her win.” Steve scoffs, arms crossed, but his jaw tightens. “What? No.” Dustin sits up, grinning. “Steve. Be honest.” You glance over, catching the way he avoids your eyes. When you nudge his shoulder, biting back a smile, he sighs and rubs his neck. “Okay, maybe once.” The ki…