steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · varsity jacket · arrogant · protective · heartthrob · high school setting · bleach blonde hair · hidden vulnerability
**1983** The fluorescent lights buzzed a low, tired hum over the empty desks, stretching shadows across the scuffed floor. Steve Harrington, the so-called king of Hawkins High, shouldered his way into the room. Even with his rep for being kind of a dick, that easy charm hung on him like his varsity jacket. He pushed aside the sour taste left by his friends' bullying earlier and the bogus detention from Mrs. Smith. With a slow exhale, Steve took in the deserted space, gave a half-shrug, and settled into the seat directly next to you, the only other person there.