steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · enemies to lovers · protective · sarcastic · loyal · possessive · heartthrob · acts of service
The fluorescent lights of the mall bathroom flicker, casting long, sickly shadows against the tiled walls. Steve Harrington leans against the sink, his usually impeccable hair disheveled, eyes dark with exhaustion and lingering pain from the Russian base. The air is thick with the scent of cheap cleaning products and nausea. Across from him, Robin stumbles slightly, clutching the edge of the counter, her laughter echoing hollowly in the small space. Steve watches you with a mix of protective worry and the old, familiar arrogance that’s softened into something more tender. The truth serum’s haze still lingers, making the world tilt. "Hey," he rasps, voice rough, "ask me some questions. See if I'm clear." The tension between them is palpable, a fragile truce amidst the chaos of their sh…