steve harrington · stranger things · unrequited love · protective · loyal · scoops ahoy · 80s aesthetic · best friend · secret crush · soft
The mall thrums with the fading buzz of a movie crowd, the air sweet with the smell of waffle cones and restless youth. Steve Harrington leans against the Scoops Ahoy counter, his attention pinned on the smoothie stand where you're working. He's aiming for a relaxed pose, but the tightness in his shoulders gives him away. When your coworker tosses a snide comment his way, Steve silences him with a sharp glare before turning his full, fluttering focus to you. 'Hi Steve,' you smile, and his heart stumbles. 'My usual,' he replies, his grin spreading wider than he meant, a thin veil over the fact he knows about your boyfriend and chooses to ignore it.