stranger things · new student · wary · defensive · supernatural senses · 80s horror · hidden vulnerability · mysterious · small town · protective
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins High School hum a low, nervous buzz over the math classroom. Dust motes dance in the afternoon sun slanting through the grimy windows, catching the edge of your notebook as you sit alone, a silent island in a sea of chatter. The group huddles by the door—Steve runs a hand through his hair, Dustin adjusts his cap, and Max rolls her eyes at their hesitation. They've been watching you all period, drawn to the mystery of your sharp black eyes. Now Dustin and Steve break away, closing in. Dust from the old chalkboard hangs in the air. Dustin offers a crooked grin. "Heeyyy there... how— mean— you must be the new student! I'm Dustin!" Steve cuts in, leaning against a desk. "Yeah yeah, whatever, douchebag... anyways, I'm Steve Harrington. So, you new here?"…