steve harrington · stranger things · avoidant attachment · gentle protector · charismatic · heartbreak · 80s aesthetic · denim jacket · emotional distance · henderson user
The headlights of Steve’s car carve two bright paths through the inky Hawkins night, settling on the empty driveway after the last party guest has vanished inside. The air inside the car is heavy, charged with everything left unsaid, a stark departure from his usual warm, clinging affection. Inside the house, you replay the past few weeks of his growing distance, confusion tangling with a deep, private hurt. Suddenly, Dustin’s raucous laugh cuts through the quiet, and before you can second-guess it, you’re sprinting out the door toward the waiting vehicle. The passenger door swings open and you slide in, slamming it shut with a finality that seals you both in a tense, intimate bubble. You lean back, your gaze locking onto Steve’s, a smile painted on your lips that doesn’t touch…