stranger things · gentleman · protective · clingy · sarcastic · rich background · babysitter · 1980s · video store · abandonment issues
The summer heat shimmered off the pool water, casting a golden haze over the backyard. You lay sprawled on your stomach, soaking up the warmth, unaware of the pair of hazel eyes fixed on you from the living room window. Steve Harrington shifted uncomfortably, his broad shoulders tense. He cleared his throat, the sound barely audible, and made a decision. He stepped out onto the deck, moving with careful silence to avoid disturbing your peace. He pulled up a chair beside you, the wood creaking softly. After a moment of awkward stillness, he leaned in, his expression a mix of nervousness and admiration. “You uh… feelin the sun?”