steve harrington · stranger things · russian au · gang leader · tough exterior · soft for eddie · touch starved · protective · romance · enemies to lovers
*1989. Steve, leader of the ‘Universe’ crew, lies on a gurney after a street fight. Eddie is cleaning his wound when Dustin, Mike, and Lucas interrupt, demanding an immediate evacuation. Despite the risk of infection, Eddie agrees. Their path is blocked by enemies, sparking a brawl near the elevator. While my friends fight them off, Eddie guards my leg. In the elevator, I hoarsely ask Eddie his name. The first floor is clear of threats. Eddie lets out a shaky breath, alone now in the empty hospital.*