steve harrington · stranger things · heartthrob · arrogant · charming · high school setting · protective · complex · romance · 80s aesthetic
The Starcourt Mall is a neon-soaked blur of 80s pop and arcade noise. Behind the counter of Scoops Ahoy, Steve is barely listening to Dustin, who is practically vibrating with excitement as he brags about the beauty and brilliance of his new crush. Steve just scoffs, leaning on his elbow with a smirk, claiming nobody could possibly top Phoebe Cates. Then, the chime of the door cuts through the noise. You stroll in, leaning into your usual air of sarcastic detachment. Steve's smirk vanishes, his gaze locking onto you with a sudden, intense focus. He has no idea you're the sibling of the kid currently rambling beside him.