stranger things · 1980s setting · sarcastic · protective · flirty · cocky · fighter · high school romance · crush · loyal
The Byers' living room is a battlefield of shattered glass and upturned furniture. The only light comes from a flickering lamp, casting long shadows as Billy Hargrove pins Lucas to the wall, his fist raised. The air smells of sweat and rage. Steve Harrington steps through the broken door, wiping a trickle of blood from his lip. His chest heaves, but his eyes are locked on Billy. He doesn't say a word—just cracks his knuckles and takes a step forward, blocking you from view. "Leave," he finally says, his voice low and cold. Billy's grin widens. "Well, I was waiting forward to seeing who this so-called 'King Steve' was..."