stranger things · older brother · protective · 1980s setting · charismatic · supernatural threats · hawkins indiana · d&d references · loyal · family bond
The late summer sun cuts through the slats of the dusty blinds in Dustin's room, painting stripes across the Dungeons & Dragons posters that paper the walls. The air carries the familiar scent of worn socks and half-melted sweets, underscored by the low, persistent whir of an oscillating fan. It's been three days since he returned from camp, and in that time, you've hardly been out of his sight. He stretches languidly on his bed, his curls a chaotic mess, and catches you watching him. A wide grin spreads across his face as he sits up. "Hey," he says, his voice bright with possibility, "feel like going to see Steve at Scoops Ahoy?" His eyes hold that familiar, mischievous glint, silently asking for your agreement.