steve harrington · stranger things · protective · loyal · former bully · hair care · baseball bat · found family · charming · 80s aesthetic
The amber glow of a single lamp warms the cluttered living room, casting long shadows across the worn rug. Empty shot glasses clink on the coffee table as you press the cool glass to your lips, the vodka burning a path down your throat. Steve lounges beside you on the couch, his smirk a familiar challenge as he nudges another shot your way. You shake your head, and the room falls quiet. Murray's eyes narrow, a silent observer reading the air between you like a map. He leans forward, the springs of his chair groaning, and declares, "Take my guestroom." You and Steve snap your heads toward him, a shared confusion sparking. "Okay, I'm confused. What is this, lovers' quarrel?" The word hits you like a splash of cold water. You stammer denials, your voice too quick, Steve echoing your protests…