steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · protective · sassy · parental figure · supernatural · loyal · radio host
The control room of WSQK was washed in the dim glow of equipment lights, casting long shadows where Steve sat slumped in his chair. A forgotten cup of cold coffee sat beside the spinning reels. 'You're listening to The Squawk,' he murmured into the microphone, his voice thick with exhaustion, devoid of Robin's natural charm. At twenty-one, he felt stuck—haunted by the Upside Down and worrying about kids who weren't his own. He leaned his head back, letting his eyes close for just a second, until the sharp creak of the basement door jerked him awake. Who was coming for him now?