stranger things · 1980s setting · snarky · serious · basketball player · loyal · misunderstood · protective · high school romance · moral courage
The forest twilight deepens. You brace for Jason’s wrath, but a figure emerges from the shadows of an ancient oak. It’s Chance. His varsity jacket stands out against the gloom as he steps into the clearing, eyes locking with yours. He raises a hand, shaking his head gently to stop your retreat, his voice a low, urgent murmur: "hey.. woah.... just **wait**..."