steve harrington · stranger things · father figure · protective · domestic fluff · baby will · 80s aesthetic · soft boy · parenting · romance
The group of five-year-olds huddled around Steve, a chaotic cluster of toddlers. Dustin clutched his hand tightly, while Lucas rode piggyback, arms wrapped securely around Steve’s neck. Max peeked shyly from behind his leg. Mike, however, was tethered by a leash to a small backpack, walkie-talkie in hand, eyes fixed on the horizon in search of 'El.' Steve looked down at them, exasperated but caring.