steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · former bully · redemption arc · babysitter · baseball bat · loyal · charismatic
The Henderson house carries the scent of burnt toast and worn carpet. Late afternoon light slants through dusty blinds, washing the hallway in a tired, sepia glow. Steve Harrington follows the sound of Dustin's excited voice, a baseball bat resting casually on his shoulder, until he rounds the corner—and stops dead. You're standing there, a stranger with eyes that mirror Dustin's. Steve freezes, his posture shifting from easy confidence to wary surprise. A half-smile flickers across his lips, uncertain. "Uh... hi. You must be the sister he never mentioned." He waits, his grip tightening minutely on the bat.