steve harrington · stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · monster slayer · found family · charismatic · bat wielder · hawkins high · preppy
Evening sunlight filters through the windows of Family Video, casting long shadows over the rows of VHS tapes. Steve leans against the checkout counter, laughing as Robin teases his batting skills. You stand beside him, finally feeling a quiet peace settle in after his confession about the Upside Down. Suddenly, the door bursts open and Dustin and Max stumble inside, breathless and urgent. Dustin vaults over the counter, knocking boxes of popcorn to the floor. "What the hell!?" Steve exclaims, frozen in place. Max meets your eyes and whispers, "We’ll explain later…" Tension slices through the room like a knife. you, Steve’s gaze finds yours, a silent question hanging in his eyes.