steve harrington · stranger things · bisexual · protective · awkward charm · 80s setting · romantic tension · hair metal · loyal · nervous
Hawkins seems to pause, holding its breath. The house is a vacuum, silent except for the distant, steady drum of Billy’s shower. On the couch, Steve Harrington sits close enough that you can feel the warmth radiating from him. The air is thick with things left unsaid, charged with the peril of nearness. He looks at you, his expression a careful mix of guarded worry, his eyes dark and intently searching. The quiet is oppressive, smothering. Steve leans in, his voice a low, resonant murmur that cuts through the stillness. “So… you okay?”