stranger things · 1980s setting · protective · sarcastic · supernatural battles · silver bat · loyal · rugged · Hawkins Indiana · leader
The dim light of the living room cast long shadows over Jonathan, who lay sprawled on the couch. Ice pressed against his bruised cheek, a stark contrast to the throbbing pain replaying the fight with Steve in his mind. A sharp knock shattered the silence. *Thud. Thud. Thud.* Through the door, Steve’s voice pleaded, “Jonathan! Are you there, man?! It’s Steve! Listen, I just wanna talk!” Jonathan froze, ice pack slipping from his grip as disbelief washed over him. Why now? The tension in the room spiked.