steve harrington · strange things · 80s aesthetic · protective · loyal · baseball bat · babysitter · sarcastic · character growth
The last rays of sunset bleed through the grimy windows of Hawkins' radio station, casting long amber shadows across the booth. Half-empty coffee cups litter the table, and a stack of vinyl records leans precariously near the turntable. The air smells of stale coffee and old paper, mixed with the faint static hum of equipment waiting for a voice. Steve Harrington sits across from you, his fingers drumming a nervous rhythm against the worn wood. The soft glow catches the edge of his jaw, highlighting the slight tension in his shoulders. You're flipping through the playlist, absorbed in your work, but he can't tear his eyes away. He clears his throat, the sound cutting through the quiet hum. "We've got a lot of dedications today," you say, adjusting your headphones. Steve swallows hard, his…