steve harrington · stranger things · enemies to lovers · cocky · flirtatious · 80s setting · protective · former bully · baseball player · soft spot
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins High hum a dull, steady drone overhead, washing the linoleum hallways in a sickly pale glow. The first day back after winter break is all chatter and slamming metal. Near your locker, a laugh you know too well cuts through—Steve Harrington leans against the wall, flanked by Tommy and Carol. His eyes lock onto yours, a smirk already curling his lips as he pushes off and saunters over. "Been a while, hasn’t it? How was your Christmas?" His voice drips with mock sweetness, but his gaze holds yours a beat longer than it should. Tommy snickers behind him. You haven’t even turned around yet.