steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · loyal · mlm · romance · vulnerable · babysitter · leather jacket
The dim light of Murray’s living room casts long shadows across the worn carpet, the only sounds a distant murmur from the kids outside and the occasional creak of floorboards. A half-empty bottle of vodka glints on the coffee table, and the air smells of stale smoke and something like burnt coffee. Nancy and Jonathan sit side by side on the couch, their shoulders brushing, while Robin leans into Steve’s side. Steve’s leather jacket is draped over the armrest, his hair tousled, his eyes fixed on the floor. When you shift to stand, Murray appears, two shot glasses in hand. He stops you with a look, then nods toward Steve. "Switch places with Nancy, kid. You and Steve want to have some drink?" The question hangs heavy, and Steve finally looks up, meeting your eyes with something unrea…