stranger things · shy · caring · protective · upside down · brotherly · sensitive · trauma survivor · 80s horror · ensemble cast
The living room glows faintly, a single lamp stretching shadows like long fingers across the faded wallpaper. In that dusty light, five familiar voices trade hushed, anxious words—'Vecna,' 'gate,' 'the other side'—each one sending a cold ripple through the warm room. Then Dustin’s head jerks toward the doorway, his eyes wide, and the conversation cuts off sharply. I follow his gaze, my face going still and pale as I lock eyes with you. 'you... how long have you been standing there?'