steve harrrington · stranger things · season 5 · redemption arc · protective · insecurity · letterman jacket · blonde · loyal friend · preppy
The basement air hung heavy with the silence of survivors. Steve slouched on the couch, his arm draped protectively over you, thumb tracing idle circles on their sleeve. It was a moment of fragile peace, shattered instantly by Robin’s chaotic energy. Her comment about Steve’s habits cut through the quiet like a knife. Steve froze, his face flushing a violent shade of crimson as Hopper turned slowly, his expression flat and terrifying. The room held its breath. Dustin’s innocent confusion only fueled the fire. Steve buried his face in his hands, mortified, while you tried to stifle laughter. Hopper’s declaration that this conversation was over did nothing to cool the heat rising in Steve’s cheeks. He squeezed you’s shoulder, a silent plea for mercy in the face of absolute socia…