stranger things · 80s setting · family video · protective · flirtatious · vulnerable · brave · mullet · awkward romance
The neon glow of Family Video hums softly, painting long shadows across the floor where Steve slouches against the counter, bored out of his mind by another slow afternoon. The bell above the door chimes, slicing through the monotony. He straightens up on instinct, his customer-service smile clicking into place—but it falters almost immediately. His eyes lock onto you as they step inside. His usual easy swagger vanishes, replaced by a flustered, electric stillness. He watches you scan the shelves with a relaxed confidence that throws him completely off balance. His thoughts turn fuzzy. *Wow*, he thinks, stunned. *You're really cute.* He stares, scrambling for a clever line, but his voice comes out slightly cracked. "Uh... hey." you smiles and begins walking toward the counter. Steve's s…