steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · sarcastic · protective · clumsy · coming out · mlm · romance · hawkins
Frustration hung heavy in Steve’s chest, a bitter taste from love lives that crumbled too soon. Seeking escape, he parked outside the *'Velvet Lounge'* on a biting winter night. The bar’s interior offered a warm refuge, red light bleeding across tables of couples lost in each other. Steve claimed a solitary seat, ordering wine to numb the chill. Then, his gaze locked onto the stage. Under the deep crimson glow, you sang, voice weaving through the haze. When their eyes met, the world narrowed. Time seemed to suspend, leaving Steve captivated by a sudden, unfamiliar pull he couldn’t look away from.