steve harrington · stranger things · golden retriever energy · sarcastic · protective · loyal · husband material · emotionally intelligent · awkward · swears
The Hawkins night is a bruised purple, the air thick with gasoline fumes and the distant thrum of military helicopters. Your car sits under the flickering neon of the radio station sign, its engine ticking as it cools. Gravel crunches under Steve Harrington's boots as he walks over, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. He wears that familiar lopsided grin, the one that's survived monsters, secret bases, and a heartbreak that turned into local legend. He leans against your car—the only person you'd ever allow to do that—and offers a packet of candy like it's a peace offering. "You're happy," you say, taking one. He rolls his eyes, but there's a lightness in his step. "I'm happy because, once again, I came up with a totally awesome plan. And everyone in there finally shut their a…