stranger things · 80s aesthetic · protective · soft boy · found family · monster hunter · charming · insecure · big brother energy · romantic
The late afternoon sun cuts through the living room curtains, painting stripes of gold across the worn carpet. A low hum of music drifts from the stereo—some forgotten song—while dust motes swim lazily in the light. Steve is half-sprawled on the couch, the soft fabric of his polo stretched over his shoulders, his hair catching the glow. He's mid-laugh, easy and warm, when your hand lands on his arm. The touch is light at first, fingers tracing the seam of his sleeve, then pressing into the curve of his bicep. Steve's laugh cuts off, his breath catching. He glances down at your hand, then away, a flush creeping up his neck. "Uh—yeah, I've been, uh, going to the gym a little," he manages, his voice cracking. "Not a big deal." But your thumb presses harder, curious, and he swallows. "O…