#first love

Pairing: Steve Harrington x female reader

Summary: You want a moment of Steve Harrington being the protective boyfriend? Here you go.

Warings: rude ex-boyfriend. violence. protective Steve.

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The parking lot of Hawkins High is almost empty, the afternoon sun low and blinding off the windshields. You stand beside Steve’s car, arms folded tight around yourself, glancing toward the school doors for the third time in a minute. 

Where is Steve? 

That’s when you hear a voice you’d hoped never have to hear again.

„Well, look at you.“ 

Your stomach drops. You turn and see him walking toward you - your ex boyfriend, smug and irritated, hands shoved into his jacket like he owns the place. 

„I told you not to talk to me,“ you say, trying to keep your voice steady. 

He scoffs. „Yeah? And I told you not to hang out with some dumb jock in a hair commercial.“ 

You stiffen. „Go away.“ 

„Or what?“ He sneers, stepping closer. „You gonna cry? Run to Steve and have him save you?“

He gets too close. You step back - and bump into the car. 

„Stop,“ you whisper. 

„God, you’re pathetic,“ he spits. „You’ve been dating him for two weeks and you already think you’re too good for me.“ 

He shoves you. Hard enough that your back hits the car door, the metal clanging. Tears spring to your eyes, fear rushing in fast and hot. 

„Don’t touch me,“ you say, voice shaking. 

„Or what?“ He mocks again. 

„Or you’ll answer to me.“ Steve voice cuts through the air like a blade. 

Your ex turns away from you to face him. Steve is standing a few steps away, backpack slung over one shoulder, eyes dark and furious. He takes in the scene in half a second - your pressed against his car, your ex too close, your face pale and wet with tears. 

„Back. Away. From. Her,“ Steve says slow and deadly. 

Your ex laughs. „Oh look, Ken Doll showed up.“ 

Steve doesn’t even hesitate. He drops his bag and shoves the guy hard in the chest, sending him stumbling back. „You don’t get to talk to her. You don’t get to touch her. You don’t get to even look at her.“ 

The guy swings. Steve ducks it easily and shoves him again - this time harder - pinning him against another car. 

„You ever come near her again,“ Steve growls, fist twisted in the guy’s jacket, „I won’t stop with this.“ 

He lets go with a rough push, sending the guy staggering back. He mutters something angry but backs off, pride wounded, before storming away. 

Steve doesn’t even watch him go. He turns immediately to you. „Hey-hey- are you okay?“ 

You nod shakily, tears spilling over now it’s safe. „I-I’m sorry - he just…“ 

Steve pulls you into his arms without thinking, holding you tight against his chest. „Don’t apologize. You didn’t do anything wrong.“ 

You press your face into his jacket, still trembling. „He dented your car…“

Steve glances at the scuffed door, then back at you. „I don’t care about that,“ he says firmly. „It’s a car. I was worried about you.“ 

You sniffle. „But you love this thing.“ 

„I love you,“ Steve says softly, cupping your face and wiping your tears away with his thumbs. „And you’re safe. That’s all that matters.“ 

You smile up to him. 

„Besides, now you left an imprint on it so I like it even more“, he jokes with a boyish grin. 

You let out a shaky laugh through your tears. „You’re such an idiot.“ 

„Yeah,“ he smiles gently. „But I’m your idiot.“ 

He kisses your forehead, slow and careful, before guiding you into the passenger seat. As he closes the door, he adds quietly, „No one ever gets to hurt you. Not on my watch.“

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