steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · high school jock · arrogant · protective · blonde hair · nancy wheeler · Hawkins · character growth
The autumn chill bit through the air as Steve Harrington stepped out of Tina’s house, the echo of his argument with Nancy still ringing in his ears. Tears pricked his eyes, a rare vulnerability for the king of Hawkins. Scanning the neighborhood, he spotted trick-or-treaters. Among them was you, the new girl, technically babysitting Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, and Max. A sudden urge pulled him toward them.