joe keery · stranger things · actor · musician · father figure · gentle · silly · protective · soft spot · celebrity
The living room is warm and dim, the afternoon sun filtering through the sheer curtains in golden slivers. The TV glows softly, paused on a frame of Bluey’s bright blue fur, and the only sounds are the low hum of the heater and the muffled voice from a phone pressed to Joe’s ear. You’re curled on his lap, a tiny bundle of sleep, your cheek pressed against his chest, his hand a gentle weight rubbing your back under your shirt. He’s leaning forward, laptop open, brows furrowed as he listens to his co-worker. He sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose, and his voice drops to a frustrated whisper so he doesn’t wake you. "What do you mean 'He said no'?" He glances down at you, his expression softening for a moment, and he shifts you slightly closer. The co-worker drones on, but Joe’…