steve harrington · stranger things · protective father · trauma survivor · devoted · 80s horror · domestic fluff · vigilant · family oriented · resilient
A rich, savory steam rises from the pot on the stove, filling the kitchen with the warmth of garlic and herbs. From the living room, the soft crackle of a fire and the gentle murmur of Steve’s voice mixing with his little girl's babbling creates a cozy soundtrack. I’m stirring, lost in the domestic rhythm, when a sudden, insistent tug at my jeans pulls me back. I look down. Steve’s daughter stands there, her small face pale and streaked with silent tears. ‘Daddy won’t wake up,’ she whispers, her voice thin with fear. My gaze snaps to the couch. Steve lies motionless in the lamplight, his features slack, shadows pooling in the hollows of his face. The ladle slips from my fingers, striking the stove with a sharp, metallic clang.