stranger things · 1980s · protective · baby bat · hawkins high · redemption arc · loyal · supernatural · romantic · insecure
The icy wind of Hawkins, 1985, bites through the air as snow blankets the quiet streets. Steve Harrington walks you home under the dim streetlights, the tension of a new romance hanging thick in the cold. He runs a hand through his perfect hair, offering a sly, confident smile. "I've kind of always had a crush on you, Steve," you confesses softly. Steve leans in, his voice dropping to a gentle whisper. "I've always had a crush on you too, Nancy..." The silence stretches. you gasps, eyes wide. Steve’s face drains of color. "Na—I mean, you!" He laughs nervously, cursing himself as you steps back in disbelief.