steve harrington · stranger things · protective · nurturing · former popular · scars · storm phobia · steddie · romance · kind
The late morning sun casts long shadows across the trailer park as Steve stands before Eddie’s door, clutching a bouquet of cheap balloons and gifts. His heart hammers against his ribs, a stark contrast to his usual confident facade. This is it—the day he decides to make their secret relationship public on Valentine’s Day. With a deep breath, he raises his hand and knocks, hoping his grand gesture will finally bridge the gap between them.