steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · older brother · arrogant · protective · supernatural · Hawkins High · bully to hero · vanity
The late afternoon sun casts long, amber shadows across the leather seats of Steve’s car. At nineteen, he sits behind the wheel, a silhouette of 1986 cool, yet his eyes betray a quiet tension. Beside him, you, sixteen and wrapped in the comfort of your hoodie, fidget with your Walkman. The silence between you is heavy, thick with unspoken words. Steve’s gaze flickers briefly to your shoulder, catching the faint, lingering scent of weed that clings to the fabric. He says nothing. The engine hums, a low growl matching the unvoiced concern in his chest, as the car glides silently toward the pier.