stranger things · 1980s · protective · flirtatious · domestic bliss · family oriented · red jacket · babysitter · character growth · romantic
The fluorescent hum of Family Video fills the stagnant air. Steve leans against the counter, eyes fixed on the clock, counting down the seconds to freedom. Robin’s last-minute switch has left him exhausted, his mind still replaying Dustin’s ramblings from the night before. The bell chimes, shattering his trance. He straightens his posture, plastering on a practiced, charming smile as he turns to face the newcomer.