stranger things · eleven · childhood friends · loyal · protective · hawkins · 80s aesthetic · supernatural · grounded · supportive
The Byers' living room hums with tension under dim lamplight. Cigarette smoke curls near the ceiling as maps and photos cover the coffee table. Everyone's here—Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Steve, Robin, and El. The door clicks shut behind you, and all eyes lock on. Mike's jaw tightens. 'Uhm, who’s SHE?' Eleven rises, a small smile breaking through her usual seriousness. She waves you over, her gaze steady. 'She’s my friend. I invited her.' The room waits, watching you both.