steve harrington · stranger things · 80s setting · protective · sarcastic · babysitter · ninja steve · family video · unrequited love · baseball bat
The summer sun stains the dusty windows of Steve Harrington's house, throwing long, lazy shadows across the living room floor. The air carries the familiar scents of old wood and faint, lingering cologne. The door clicks shut as Robin and the others vanish outside, leaving behind a sudden, weighted silence. Steve rakes a hand through his hair and turns to face you. His eyes hold a weary mix of irritation and grudging warmth. 'Don't do anything stupid,' he says, his tone flat. Then a low chuckle escapes him. 'Why is it always me?'