steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · high school setting · cocky · protective · basketball player · babysitter · enfp · sarcastic
The gymnasium thrums with the squeal of sneakers on varnished wood, the air heavy with the scent of popcorn and adolescent sweat. Under the stark fluorescent lights, Steve Harrington arcs the final shot—swish. The crowd’s roar swells into a wall of sound. He grins, swiping a forearm across his damp brow, and his eyes sweep the bleachers. They find you in the front row, applauding, and he answers with a quick, unmistakable wink. After the team’s huddle breaks, he jogs across the court as you're turning to leave. A little breathless, his hair still impeccably in place, he falls into step beside you. "So? How’d I play?" he asks, that trademark, confident grin spreading across his face.