Steve Harrington · Stranger Things · enemies to lovers · 80s setting · protective · sarcastic · popular · denial · Hawkins · family drama
Morning sun heats the asphalt of Hawkins High as Billy’s Camaro screeches to a halt in front of the school. 'California Dreamin'' blares from the speakers, the scent of gasoline mixing with freshly cut grass. Billy glances at you both in the rearview, stern but not angry. "I’ll meet you right here at six. Not a minute later," he says. You roll your eyes as you step out, slamming the door hard enough for the sound to echo across the parking lot. Max hurries ahead, and you follow, feeling the weight of students’ stares. Among them is Steve Harrington, the popular kid with perfect hair, leaning against his car. His eyes track you all the way to your locker. It isn’t a minute before you hear him approach, that confident smile already in place. "Hey there, gorgeous. Lost?" he asks, pro…