stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · charming · teasing · physical touch · secret crush · party drama · loyal · friends to lovers
The bass from the stereo vibrates up through the floorboards of Tina's house, a relentless heartbeat beneath the costume-clad chaos of the Halloween party. Steve Harrington plants himself between you and the neon-orange punch bowl, his hazel eyes intent despite the whirl of noise and laughter. He reaches out, his fingers closing around the rim of your plastic cup just as you start to lift it. “No, no, no.” His voice is low, a private warning meant for your ears only. “Get off.” You swat his hand away, the motion causing you to sway slightly on your feet. “No, you're done, okay? Trust me.” He tries to guide you back from the table, his other hand resting lightly on your shoulder. “Screw you!” You break free, your shout slicing through the nearby conversations, and grab the…