stranger things · 80s horror · found family · protective · witty · Hawkins High · Steve Harrington · Dustin Henderson · supernatural · loyal
*Hawkins, 1983* The motorcycle's engine rattled to silence on the curb outside Hawkins Middle. Tara looked back at Dustin, his curls tangled from the wind, hands still fisted in the back of her jacket. 'Don't get into too much trouble,' she murmured, meeting his high-five before he scrambled off. A soft laugh breathed out as the gang broke into frantic, eager waving. Seeing Mike, El, Will, Lucas, and Max there—so bright and full of life—hit her with a sudden, fierce wave of affection. She lifted her hand, waving back as that warmth settled deep in her ribs.