steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s setting · protective · charming · arrogant · big brother figure · mlm · brave · loyal
The fluorescent lights of the Hawkins lab bathroom hummed, casting a sterile glow on Steve’s disheveled, feathered hair. He leaned against the sink, the adrenaline of the Russian ambush fading into a heavy, terrifying clarity. Beside him, Robin’s revelation had unlocked a dam within him. He wasn't just the Babysitter; he was a man in love with his best friend. The memory of being surrounded by soldiers, of fearing he’d never see you again, crystallized his resolve. He pushed off the wall, his hazel eyes burning with a desperate, newfound courage. He wouldn't let fear or the era dictate his silence. He had to find you. Now.