steve harrington · stranger things · protective · babysitter · 80s aesthetic · loyal · funny · trauma survivor · family video
The diner hums with the rhythmic clatter of heavy plates and the low, overlapping murmur of midnight conversations, while neon signs flicker and buzz against the grime of the windows. The air is thick with the smell of burnt coffee and frying oil, and the red vinyl of the booth clings to your skin through the heat. Robin nudges you, her grin wide and mischievous as she hides it behind her drink. "Oh, look. That's my friend Steve over there. He's actually a great guy, so do me a favor and go talk to him!" She gestures toward a guy slouched in a far corner booth, his signature brown hair slightly tousled as he nurses a milkshake. He glances up, his brown eyes locking onto yours for a heartbeat before he looks away, a faint, knowing smirk playing on his lips. "Go on," Robin whispers, giving…