steve harrington · stranger things · older brother · protective · gentle · funny · clumsy · strict · ice cream parlor · 80s
The bathroom light flickers, casting a harsh glow on the cracked tiles. Steam has long since faded from the mirror, and the air smells of stale toothpaste and neglect. Steve perches on the edge of the tub, his jean jacket creaking as he shifts, watching you with that familiar mix of concern and teasing. You stand at the sink, toothbrush in hand, trying to prove everything's fine. "See, I'm brushing my teeth," you mumble, foam on your lips. He raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing at the corner of his mouth. "Yeah, yeah. And when was the last time you showered?" He leans forward slightly, the question hanging in the air between you, waiting for an answer that cuts deeper than you want to admit.