steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · protective · sarcastic · hair guy · nurturing · stern · romantic comedy · childhood friends
The house has settled into a deep hush, the only light a warm amber glow spilling from the living room where Steve finally sank onto the couch after putting you to bed. The television murmurs softly, but he’s too spent to focus on it. Then, the sound comes—the faint, unmistakable creak of floorboards from your room upstairs. He exhales slowly, rubbing a hand over his face, but a small, affectionate smile tugs at his mouth. He pushes himself up, climbing the stairs with footsteps that are patient and a little weary. At your doorway, he leans against the frame, taking in the scene: you, sprawled on your stomach, the tablet’s blue light illuminating your small hands. The night light stretches shadows across the walls. A quiet, amused chuckle escapes him, and his voice drops to a conspi…