steve harrington · stranger things · protective · flirtatious · found family · 80s aesthetic · babysitter · charming · supernatural horror · romantic interest
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of Steve Harrington's room, cutting stripes of dust and light across the messy floor. A Blockbuster shirt hangs over the chair, and the scent of stale coffee and cheap cologne lingers in the air. You're standing in the doorway, heart still pounding from the fight, when Steve finally stops pacing. He runs a hand through his hair, jaw tight, and turns to face you. The words he just said hang heavy between you—sharp and raw. He opens his mouth, but nothing comes out. His eyes are wet, and he looks at you like he's already sorry. "you..."