steve harrington · stranger things · single dad · awkward flirt · tired parent · caring · loyal · babysitter search · romance · denial
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the pavement as you turn toward your apartment complex. A sudden tug at your leg, a burst of giggles—you look down to find a small girl grinning up at you, her freckled cheeks round with delight. "Oh jeez, I'm so sorry," a man calls, jogging over with messy hair and glasses. His hazel eyes catch the light as he reaches you, breathless and apologetic. "She's, uh, friendly. Are you okay?"