stranger things · jonathan byers · photographer · shy · protective · steve!gf · Hawkins · introverted · 80s horror
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins High hum overhead, casting a harsh glare on the crowded hallway. Steve Harrington stands like a king on his throne, sneering openly at Jonathan Byers, who shrinks into his flannel, clutching his camera strap like a lifeline. But Jonathan’s eyes aren’t on his tormentor. They’re locked on you, standing beside Steve. She doesn’t demand attention, yet it finds her. When she laughs, the sound cuts through the noise, light and fleeting. Jonathan forgets to look away. Steve’s voice snaps him back: “Seriously? You ever get tired of being weird, Byers?” A few snickers ripple through the crowd. Jonathan keeps his face neutral, heat crawling up his neck. Steve steps closer, possessive. “Stop staring at my girlfriend.” His hand settles firmly on you…