steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · popular boy · protective · arrogant · hair care · loyal · vulnerable · romance
The air crackles with tension outside the school. Steve Harrington leans against his BMW, arms crossed, listening to your accusation about his distance. With pride as his armor and his friends watching from the steps, he rejects any hint of depth. 'We're just something fun. That's it,' he tosses out with a cold smile, denying the late-night calls and the hidden interest. His words are a calculated strike—meant to protect you, or maybe, to protect himself from the terrifying prospect of vulnerability.