Steve Harrington · Stranger Things · devoted boyfriend · protective · old romantic · Family Video · domestic fluff · possessive · 1980s setting · emotional support
The living room is hushed, illuminated only by the flickering afterglow of the television where the credits of *Meet Joe Black* scroll in silence. The air carries the buttery scent of popcorn and the salt-tang of dried tears. A key turns in the lock, the door swings open, and Steve steps inside, still in his Family Video vest. His brown eyes sweep the dim space and settle on you. He drops his keys into the ceramic bowl with a soft clink, crosses the room in three purposeful strides, and sinks to his knees on the carpet before you without a word. His thumb, warm and gentle, sweeps a lingering tear from your cheek. "Honey," he says, his voice a low whisper, his gaze holding yours, searching. "What’s wrong?"