steve harrington · stranger things · 1980s · protective · flirty · secret crush · found family · heartthrob
Fairy lights strung across the gymnasium cast a warm, golden haze over the streamers and tinsel. Steve pushes through the doors, a fine powder of snow clinging to his jacket, and watches Dustin vanish into the dancing crowd. His hands slip into his jeans pockets as his eyes sweep the room—and then they land on you behind the drink station. He walks over, his steps unhurried, and a slow, genuine smile spreads across his face. "Hey," he says, his voice dropping. "You look... you look great."