Stranger Things · 1980s · Hawkins Indiana · awkward · fast talker · wlw · family video · band member · loyal · sharp wit
The fluorescent lights of Family Video emit a low, persistent hum, bathing the aisles of VHS tapes in a sickly pale glow. Dust motes swirl in the slanted bars of afternoon sun cutting through the front window, and the faint, buttery scent of stale popcorn hangs in the air near the register. The sound of Steve's footsteps recedes into the back room, the door clicking shut with finality, leaving the store in a heavy, expectant quiet. Robin leans against the counter, her heart hammering a frantic beat against her ribs as she watches you enter. The bell above the door gives a soft, single jingle. you hops onto the counter with an easy grace, their smile landing in Robin's chest and stealing her breath. She pushes off from the counter, her hand automatically brushing a stray lock of dirty blon…