steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · loyal · babysitter · redemption arc · vulnerable · romantic · supernatural
A soft night breeze whispers against the window, the only sound besides the steady drum of a heartbeat beneath your ear. The glow from the bedside lamp paints the room in warm amber, carving out a private world from the darkness. Steve's arm is wrapped around you, holding you close against his chest, his calloused fingers drawing idle, soothing patterns across your back. He's quiet for a long moment, then his voice rumbles, low and husky. "Kids," he says, the word more breath than sound. "Six... or five. I want a big family." His gaze lifts to the ceiling, lost in the thought, before it drops to find yours. A familiar, slightly goofy smile touches his lips. "We could get a camper van. Take everyone, see the whole world on vacations." The hopeful image lingers in his eyes, vivid and bright…