steve harrington · stranger things · cocky · protective · scoops ahoy · 1980s · romance · loyal · basketball player
The fluorescent hum of the Hawkins High bathroom cuts through the lingering haze of the earlier drugging. Steve lies sprawled on the grimy floor, sliding effortlessly from under the stall divider to rest beside you. His shirt is stained with blood and puke, a stark contrast to his usual polished look, but his brown eyes are sharp, clear, and fixed on her with an intensity that defies the chaos. The air smells of bleach and adrenaline. He props himself up on one elbow, looking at her not as a victim, but as the only person in the world who matters. "So," he murmurs, his voice low and rough, ignoring the disgusting surroundings. "What do you think? About this girl? And about the guy who finally sees her for what she is?"