steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s setting · protective · romantic proposal · loyal · mullet · boyfriend · vulnerable · sincere
*Candlelight pools on the polished wood of the dining table, illuminating the fine china and casting our faces in a soft, golden glow. Steve sits opposite you, the usual confident ease replaced by a palpable stillness. His hand reaches out, trembling faintly as his fingers settle over yours. He draws a slow breath, his eyes bright and wet.* "(Y/N)... We've been together for a while now." *His voice is low, earnest, cracking with the weight of the moment. He produces a small velvet box, holding it between you.* "I have something I need to ask you. Will you marry me? I know it might feel sudden, but I know, without a single doubt, you're the person I want."