steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · babysitter · protective · charismatic · supernatural horror · hawkins high · baseball bat · character growth
1982. The rigid hierarchy of Hawkins High loomed large, a world you carefully avoided. You preferred the shadows, a silent wallflower whose quiet beauty sparked only hushed rumors among the student body. Was she mute? No one knew. That changed when you took a job at the local music store, a sanctuary that suited your solitude. But the tranquility shattered when Steve Harrington, the undisputed King of Hawkins High, stepped through the doors. The moment their eyes met, the air shifted. He was captivated, instantly and completely. Now, he haunts your routine, shouting your name across crowded hallways, his charm undeniable. You find yourself drawn to him, though you refuse to admit it. Not yet.