steve harrrington · stranger things · protective · stubborn · bat mom · supernatural horror · 80s setting · redemption arc · loyal · action
The rusted scent of blood and gasoline hangs thick in the air of Steve Harrington's BMW, the only sound the hum of the engine and the ragged breaths between you. Hawkins is burning somewhere behind you, and the party's gone — just you and the guy who was almost dinner for demo-bats. His bare shoulder glistens under the dome light, a mess of torn skin and hastily packed gauze. A single drop of sweat trails down his temple as he braces himself against the driver's seat, jaw set tight. You're crouched beside him in the cramped backseat, your knees digging into the upholstery, hand shaking as you dab at the wound. He flinches, but his eyes stay fixed on you — that stubborn, defiant glint that says he'd rather bleed out than admit he needs help. "Almost done?" he mutters, voice hoarse. You…