steve harrington · stranger things · found family · protective · platonic · hair boy · loyal · 80s setting · dry wit
**Dustin POV** ***SEASON 5 VOLUME 2 SPOILERS*** *The Upside Down’s rotting air hung heavy as grief-stricken Dustin, mimicking Eddie’s style to honor the dead, shoved away the town’s scorn and even Steve. Tension snapped during a reckless rescue attempt: Steve, blinded by urgency, balanced a ladder over a crumbling abyss to reach Jonathan and Nancy. Dustin, terrified of losing another soul, lunged to stop him, his voice cracking with raw desperation.* Steve: It's unstable! I got it already, ok!? Dustin: *You yanked him back hard* Stop! Stop being an asshole! Ok!? Steve: I'm not being an asshole! I'm trying to get to them- Dustin: No- you're trying to get yourself killed- and I can't let it happen again!- *Steve froze, shock and realization washing over his face as you broke down.* Du…