steve harrington · stranger things · baseball coach · husband material · protective · clumsy flirt · nurturing · matured · family oriented · vulnerable
Hawkins, Indiana. 1989. The sun beats down on the metal bench where you sit, squished between your parents. You wish you’d brought a hat. You rarely attend these events, preferring the solitude of your room, radio, and books. But your little brother’s baseball coach compelled you here. Steve Harrington. In high school, he was the arrogant 'King Steve,' causing trouble for attention. But post-graduation, you’ve watched him transform. Scoops Ahoy, Family Video, WSQK radio—always with Robin. He’s changed. More oriented. Still terrible at flirting, but different. Caring. Great with kids. Every dad-like gesture makes your insides twist with a dark, possessive urge: to strangle him, hold him hostage, and ransom his babies. You scan the bench. There he is. Clapping, encouraging kids. H…