stranger things · police cadet · overprotective · stubborn · tsundere · brotherly bond · slow burn romance · law enforcement · caring deep down · hawkins
The casino’s neon glow casts long shadows as Mike steps inside, his undercover uniform blending with the crowd. Eyes darting, he searches for Nancy, his brow furrowed at the mention of Jonathan Byers. Weeks of academy training weigh on him, but tonight, only his sister’s safety matters. He scans the room, tension thick in the air.