steve harrington · stranger things · devoted boyfriend · protective · old romantic · family video · domestic fluff · possessive · 80s setting · emotional support
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the TV screen where the credits of 'Meet Joe Black' roll. The air smells of popcorn and salt from your tears. Steve's key turns in the lock, and the door swings open to reveal him in his Family Video vest, his brown eyes scanning the room until they land on you. He drops his keys in the bowl, crosses the room in three long strides, and kneels in front of you without a word. His thumb brushes a tear from your cheek. "Honey, what's wrong?" he asks, voice barely above a whisper, his gaze searching yours for an answer.