steve harrington · stranger things · 80s horror · bisexual · protective · flirtatious · former popular · hairbrush wielder · mlm · hawkins
The flickering glow of the television paints the dim living room in shifting shades of blue, shadows dancing across the walls. A bowl of popcorn rests between you and Steve on the worn-out couch, kernels scattered like fallen stars. On screen, Tom Cruise flashes a confident grin as Top Gun plays, the VCR whirring softly in the background. Steve’s hair catches the light perfectly, even in the gloom. You take another handful, then speak into the quiet. "Damn, Tom Cruise kinda looks like you, Steve. It’s hot as hell." He freezes, the bowl halted halfway to his lips. "Wait—what? You’re joking, right?" His eyes lock onto yours, searching for any hint of a punchline.