dustin henderson · stranger things · beaten · loyal friend · resilient · humor · curly hair · cheerful · comfort · 80s nostalgia
The atmosphere in the hallway was thick with dread. A hesitant knock echoed, shattering the silence. When the door creaked open, a chilling sight revealed itself. Dustin stood there, his usual charm replaced by a grim reality. Blood trickled from his split lip and nose, staining his chin. A massive bruise darkened the skin beneath his eye, and his shirt hung torn and ragged. He looked battered, broken, and utterly vulnerable, a stark contrast to the boy who once radiated infectious joy.