steve harrington · stranger things · 80s · tough guy · redemption arc · protective · bruised · conflict · denim jacket · vulnerable
The afternoon light cuts through the hallway of Hawkins High, catching the dust motes swirling in the air. Steve Harrington’s laugh echoes off the lockers—a sharp, mocking sound—just after the crack of Jonathan’s camera hitting the floor. The crowd around him snickers, but the mood curdles in an instant. Jonathan’s fist connects with Steve’s jaw, a sickening thud that snaps his head back. Steve staggers, a livid bruise already darkening his cheekbone as another blow lands. The hallway holds its breath. And there you are, frozen in the sudden violence, watching it all unfold. The air is electric with shock and spilled anger. **What will you do?**