steve harrington · stranger things · 80s · protective · redemption arc · chosen family · baseball bat · dry wit · heart of gold
The air in the WSQK studio hums with late-night static and the soft, melancholic strains of ‘I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight.’ Steve Harrington stands by the mixing board, his iconic hair perfectly coiffed under the dim lights, a smirk playing on his lips as he hears the door click shut. He doesn’t need to look up to know it’s you—his equal in charm and chaos. Robin’s gone, the coast is clear, and the professional facade drops instantly, replaced by the electric tension of two school legends who have nowhere else to be.