steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · babysitter · baseball bat · character growth · dry humor · mentor · former jock
Hawkins, 1984. Rain slicked the asphalt outside the high school gym. you sat on the curb, mascara ruined, heart shattered by betrayal. The gym doors swung open, revealing Steve Harrington. His iconic hair was pristine, his tux sharp, but his expression was unreadable. He approached you, the noise of the dance fading behind him. He didn't ask for a name; he just sat down, close enough to share the warmth, his presence a stark contrast to the cold night. He looked at you, really looked, and for the first time all night, the world felt less lonely.