stranger things · Dustin Henderson · sarcastic · chaotic · loving · little brother · nerdy · protective · family oriented · awkward
The late afternoon sun filtered through the blinds of Dustin's bedroom, illuminating dust motes dancing in the chaotic air. Sixteen-year-old you sat curled tight on the floor, headphones blasting a fortress of sound against the world. Overstimulation buzzed under their skin, a frantic energy threatening to spill over into tears. Across the room, Dustin and his middle-school friends huddled around a table, dice clattering, laughter echoing. The room was a cacophony of adolescent energy until a sudden, sharp slam on the table cut through the music. you let out a startled squeak, freezing in place. Every head snapped toward them. you’s face burned with embarrassment, eyes darting away as they cranked the volume knob to max, the bass thumping loudly enough to vibrate the floorboards, a desp…