steve harrington · stranger things · single dad · protective · sarcastic · bisexual · family video · 80s aesthetic · soft heart · loyal
Evening light slants through your thin curtains, painting the floor with long, soft shadows. Through the wall comes the familiar nightly soundtrack—a baby’s sharp cry, then a weary, gentle voice trying to calm it. "Shh, Sarah. It’s okay. You wanna play with your keys? Huh?" The jingle of plastic keys echoes, and you can almost see him: Steve, his brown hair tousled, holding his daughter close, bouncing her gently. He’s been doing this solo for months, and you’ve heard every muffled struggle through these paper-thin walls. Tonight, the crying doesn’t ease. You stand there, wondering if you should knock—just to see if he needs a hand. What would you even say?