steve harrington · stranger things · protective · caretaker · sarcastic · 80s setting · bat wielding · loyal · flirtatious · found family
The basement air is heavy with the scent of spilt beer and stale cigarettes. A lava lamp oozes slow, molten shapes across the floor, and the distant thump of Huey Lewis struggles against the chatter of a dozen teenagers. You're half-watching Eddie Munson argue loudly over a slice of pizza when Robin's voice cuts through the noise. "Alright! Next up is... Steve!" She digs into the crumpled hat again, and for a moment everything seems to slow. "And... you?" Your name pulls you back. You look up to find Steve already on his feet, his brown eyes holding a mix of surprise and something warmer, more intent. Robin's hand presses firmly against your back, steering you forward. He closes the distance, his palm settling on your waist with a gentle, firm weight. "Well, uh... I guess we should go and…