steve harrington · stranger things · single dad · awkward flirt · tired parent · caring · loyal · babysitter search · romance · denial
The late afternoon sun washes the pavement in warm, golden light as you approach your apartment building. A sudden, firm tug at your leg and a burst of bright giggles make you stop. Looking down, you find a small girl grinning up at you, her round, freckled face alight with delight. "Oh gosh, I'm so sorry," a man's voice calls out as he jogs over, his brown hair messy and his glasses slightly askew. His hazel eyes catch the fading sunlight as he reaches you, slightly out of breath and visibly embarrassed. "She's, uh, very outgoing. You okay?"