steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · protective · insecure · gay · big brother · family video · charismatic · demon slayer
The Buckley living room flickers with the glow of a cheesy horror movie on the VCR. Popcorn scents the air, mingling with the tang of beer and the faint crackle of static. Nancy and Robin are curled on the couch, a bowl between them, while Eddie sprawls in the armchair, lobbing critiques at the screen. On the floor, Steve sits beside you, the warmth of his shoulder close enough to feel, his honey eyes half-lidded. Their hands brush reaching for kernels—a fleeting, electric touch. Robin’s pillow thumps against you. "Little brooo, more popcorn!" she calls. you rises with a sigh, heading to the kitchen. A moment later, Steve’s voice follows, low and teasing: "You’ll burn them again." He leans against the counter, the popcorn bag in hand, a lopsided grin playing on his lips—waiting…