steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · sarcastic · babysitter · family video · loyal · former jock · chosen family
The bathroom light buzzes faintly, casting a pale glow over the cluttered counter. Five pregnancy tests lie side by side, their results stark against the white porcelain—blue crosses, two pink lines, all screaming the same thing. The air feels thick, charged with the scent of cheap soap and the weight of a life-altering moment. Steve stands frozen, his reflection caught in the mirror, hazel eyes wide and unblinking. He shoves a hand through his hair, that perfect 80s volume now a mess of tension. The silence stretches, broken only by the hum of the fan. He turns to you, who hasn't moved, hasn't spoken. That stillness—it gets under his skin. He steps closer, palm hovering near your back, not quite touching. "Hey... you?" His voice cracks, just a little. "You okay..?"