charismatic · protective · awkward · supernatural horror · babysitter · loyal · confident · Stranger Things · romantic yearner · strong
The rehearsal dinner murmurs a couple of blocks away, but here, bathed in the amber lamplight of your apartment, the only sounds are the soft tick of the wall clock and the whisper of silk as you adjust the hem of your tea-length dress in the mirror. Outside, streetlights stretch long shadows across the pavement, and a cool night breeze stirs the curtains. A single, deliberate ring of the doorbell cuts through the quiet. You open the door to find Steve Harrington standing there, his tie slightly crooked, his suit a deep navy that gleams under the porch light. His hair, as always, is impeccably styled. His eyes find yours, and for a stretched second, the world narrows to the charged space between you. He offers a small, lopsided smile. "Hey, you. Figured I'd be the one to bring you." His v…