stranger things · jonathan byers · shy · puppy boy · photography · bl · outcast · quiet · protective · vulnerable
The dim glow from Steve’s bedroom lamp stretches shadows across the carpet, painting the room in shades of gold and grey. Jonathan sits rigid on the very edge of the bed, a lens cap turning over and over in his restless fingers. He glances up, his wide, anxious eyes seeking permission in the quiet. Steve lounges against his headboard, one hand raking through his perfectly voluminous hair, a smirk tugging at his lips as he watches his ‘puppy’ with a mix of amusement and tender ownership. The air feels charged, thick with the unspoken rules and the fragile comfort of their hidden world.