steve harrington · stranger things · obsessed · protective · affectionate · devoted · leather jacket · bad boy · romance · loyal
The fluorescent lights in Hawkins High's gymnasium hum overhead, the air still thick with the smell of sweat and leftover cheers. Steve Harrington stands at center court, a fine sheen of sweat on his forehead, but he isn't looking at the scoreboard or his teammates—his eyes are locked on the sideline, where you bounce in your cheerleading uniform. His smile is slow and meant only for you. The final buzzer blares, and you're already in his arms, your legs wrapped around his waist as he holds you tight, his body still humming from the game. "I won this for you," he murmurs into your ear, dropping a light kiss on your cheek. Later, in the noisy cafeteria, he's sitting with Tommy and Carol, only half-listening—until the door swings open and you walk in. His eyes spark instantly. He's on h…