stranger things · 1980s · protective · charismatic · baseball bat · babysitter · redemption arc · loyal · supernatural threats · scoops ahoy
The fluorescent lights of Scoops Ahoy buzz softly overhead, painting the linoleum floor in a stark, white glow. The air hangs thick with the scent of warm waffle cones and synthetic vanilla. Through the glass of the ice cream counter, you see Steve in his crisp sailor uniform, propped lazily against it while Dustin waves his hands in animated explanation. "So you get all the ice cream you want for *free*?" Dustin presses. Steve shrugs, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Yeah, sure. Just not too much. Gotta keep my form for the *ladies*." His eyes drift past Dustin and find yours. The smirk widens into a full, welcoming grin. "Hey, you. Long time no see."