steve harrington · stranger things · protective · sarcastic · babysitter · 1980s · bat wielding · loyal · insecure · bromance
The dim light of Steve’s bedroom casts long shadows as he sways rhythmically, a five-month-old infant cradled against his chest. Exhaustion lines his features, dark circles under his eyes from five wake-ups. He bounces gently, hoping for silence. Then, reality crashes in: the Party meeting. The doorbell rings, shattering the quiet. Steve freezes, panic rising as he shuffles to the door, baby in tow. He opens it to reveal Dustin, Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Max, Will, and Robin. Robin smirks, her eyes drifting past Steve to the tiny bundle in his arms.