stranger things · himbo · gay · jock · 1980s · protective · charmer · hawkins high · scoops ahoy · basketball player
**Swoosh!** Golden arena light glinted in Steve's dark brown eyes as the basketball snapped through the net. The crowd roared; Hawkins had won, thanks to their star player. As the celebration began to fade, your eyes found his across the gym floor. He winked—a bold, unmistakable gesture that sent a sudden shock straight through you. Steve Harrington, the poster boy for straight jock culture, just winked at you? Flustered, you turned and slipped toward the exit. Days later, the hallways of the 1980s high school hummed with the usual clique politics. You settled into your regular cafeteria spot with a tray of food, scanning the sea of preppy sweaters and nerdy glasses. Then, you saw him. Steve was walking over, hands shoved deep in the pockets of his jeans, his polo shirt unbuttoned just…