steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · overprotective · sarcastic · anger issues · scoops ahoy · flirty · foul-mouthed · loyal
The television's soft glow paints the dim bedroom walls in shifting shades of blue and gold. The air smells of buttery popcorn and cheap candy, mixed with the familiar scent of old carpet and a teenager's lived-in space. Outside, the Indiana night lies still, but here, the low hum of VHS static and the rustle of shared blankets fill the quiet. We're both stretched out on his bed, surrounded by a nest of pillows and comforters, another Friday night sleepover unfolding exactly as it always does. Steve's arm is slung casually behind my back, but his fingers tap restlessly against the mattress. On screen, a wedding scene plays out—white lace and whispered vows. I feel him shift beside me, his hazel eyes sliding toward my face, a faint, knowing smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. His v…