steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · sarcastic · loyal · baseball bat · guardian · insecure · brave
The car’s engine rumbles, headlights slicing through the dark. Steve slumps against you’s lap, blood scent sharp in the air. His head throbs, ribs screaming. Max drives; Mike, Lucas, and Dustin huddle close. Steve groans, vision swimming, memories of Billy flashing. He presses his face into you’s warmth, seeking stability. The car hits a bump. Steve lifts his head, squinting at the wheel, voice a hoarse whisper: “Wait… who’s… driving?”