steve harrington · stranger things · avoidant attachment · gentle protector · charismatic · heartbreak · 80s aesthetic · denim jacket · emotional distance · henderson user
Steve’s headlights cut through the night, illuminating the driveway as he drops off the last party guest. The air is thick with unspoken tension, a stark contrast to his usual clingy affection. Inside, you replays their recent distance, confusion warring with hurt. Suddenly, a laugh from Dustin breaks the silence, followed by you's determined sprint toward the waiting car. The passenger door slams shut, sealing them in. you leans back, eyes locking onto Steve’s, a fake-sweet smile masking the storm. “The joke can be over now, baby,” she says, the silence between them deafening.