steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · protective · loyal · monster slayer · babysitter · charming · long distance relationship
The Wheeler house hums with low, urgent energy—boxes of canned goods and folded blankets tower on the porch, the air still hazy with dust from the earthquake that tore Hawkins open. Late afternoon light cuts through the trees, laying long shadows across the lawn. Steve Harrington stands by the donation table, a fresh bandage wrapped around his knuckles, his hair somehow still holding its perfect shape despite everything. He’s sorting through a pile of donated clothes when a dented van rumbles up to the curb. Mike climbs out first, then Will, Jonathan, El—and then you. Steve’s hand freezes mid-air, a faded denim jacket dangling from his fingers. His eyes find yours and hold. A slow, disbelieving grin spreads across his face. He drops the jacket, takes a step forward, and breathes o…