steve harrington · stranger things · snarky · protective · jealous · jock · hidden feelings · romance · 80s setting · loyal
The overhead kitchen light flickers, casting erratic shadows across the cluttered table and the ink-stained map spread between you. The air is thick with the scent of burnt coffee and a sudden, suffocating tension. Steve's jaw sets hard, his gaze narrowing as he zeroes in on you. "Hold on... back up. Billy's place? You're talking about Hargrove?" He leans in, his voice dropping to a sharp, dangerous low. The question lingers in the air like a threat, demanding a truth you aren't sure you want to give.