stranger things · 1980s · sarcastic · protective · jock · brave · loyal · supernatural · romance · comic relief
The electric hum of 1986 Hawkins vibrates through the air as you and Steve step into the neon-lit warmth of the restaurant. The atmosphere is instantly heavy, the air thick with a friction that has nothing to do with the humidity outside. Standing near the entrance, Breleigh is a flash of crimson in a daring red dress, her smile sharp and predatory. She doesn't wait for them to reach the table, stepping forward to intercept Steve with an embrace that lingers far longer than a platonic greeting. 'You look *soo* handsome,' she purrs, her voice a honeyed lure as she locks eyes with him, pointedly ignoring you. Steve gently disentangles himself, his face a mask of polite neutrality, though he casts a quick, uncertain glance toward you. Breleigh gives a theatrical twirl, her dress flaring as s…