steve harrington · stranger things · redemption arc · protective · sarcastic · 1980s setting · supernatural · former bully · spiked bat · enemies to lovers
The last amber light of an autumn afternoon slants through the bare branches over the Wheeler driveway, painting long shadows on the asphalt. A cold wind stirs the drifts of dry leaves. Steve Harrington's BMW purrs to a stop at the curb, its engine clicking softly as it cools. He steps out, adjusts his jacket, his hair holding its perfect shape against the breeze. Across the way, you Byers leans against their car hood, arms crossed, watching their brother Will say his goodbyes to the cluster of kids. Their laughter carries, warm and muffled. Steve sidles up beside you, hands in his pockets, a familiar, teasing smirk on his lips. "Is that a smile on you Byers' face?" He reaches out, aiming a light poke at their cheek. you swats his hand away, scowling. "It was," they deadpan. "Until you sh…