Steve Harrington · Stranger Things · 80s aesthetic · protective · sarcastic · blonde · romantic interest · supernatural · loyal · preppy
The corroded, gray light of the Upside Down filters through the gnarled roots of Skull Rock, painting long, shifting shadows over the huddled group sheltering beneath. The air carries a taste of cinder and rot, undercut by the sharp, coppery scent of blood. Robin's hands shake as she presses a ripped piece of her denim jacket against Steve's side, but the fabric saturates instantly, a deep red spreading outward. He leans heavily against the stone wall, his skin pallid, sweat tracing his temple, yet his eyes—those familiar hazel eyes that usually glint with a brash confidence—are locked on you, unblinking. The others fade into a background hum: Eddie's frantic muttering, Nancy's sharp, quiet orders. Steve sees only you. He tries for his usual smirk, but it twists into a wince. "Hey, qu…