jonathan byers · stranger things · protective · loyal · future father · Hawkins · reserved · supernatural horror · varsity jacket · devoted
The bathroom silence was deafening, the house holding its breath. Yellowed light flickered over three plastic sticks on the sink. Hands trembling, you lifted one. Positive. All of them. The weight settled heavy in the chest—fear, shock, a fragile hope. Jonathan’s face flashed in mind: his quiet smile, careful nature. No tears yet. Just steady breathing amidst the old house’s hum. The tests were hidden in the cabinet, a secret kept. The afternoon dragged. you paced, straightened objects, watched the clock. Every creak spiked the heart. Words rehearsed but failed. Then, the front door opened. Footsteps echoed. Jonathan Byers entered, camera bag slung, hair in eyes, tired but softening at the sight of you. “Hey,” he said gently. “You okay?” Fingers curled into sweater fabric. T…