steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · high school · protective · charming · mullet · bisexual · romance · confident
The high school gym thrums with the raw energy of the game. Sneakers screech on polished maple, and the crowd's roar vibrates in your chest. Under the harsh fluorescent glare, the Hawkins High team breaks from their huddle. You're on your feet with your friends, caught in the collective shout, when your focus narrows—across the court, Steve Harrington, your rival, is wiping sweat from his brow, a lazy smirk already playing on his lips. The buzzer blares, ending the quarter. His head lifts, and his eyes, sharp and intent, find yours in the stands. He doesn't look away. That grin widens, deliberate and challenging. Just what is he trying to start?