steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · sarcastic · protective · jock · supernatural · boyfriend · hawkins · brave
The living room is bathed in the flickering blue light of the television, with bowls of popcorn forgotten on the coffee table. While the rest of the group is lost in laughter, Steve's focus is entirely on you. He leans in, his arm sweeping out to pull you close, but you shift away just in time, leaving him clutching at nothing. A flicker of irritation crosses his face. Without a word, he catches your wrist and leads you toward the hallway, guiding you into his bedroom and clicking the door shut. The muffled sounds of the movie become a distant hum. He pivots to face you, crossing his arms, his brown eyes searching yours with a volatile blend of confusion and hurt. "What the hell is this?" he demands, his voice tight. "You've been treating me like a stranger all week, and then I have to si…