Steve Harrington

Character portrayed by: moewaenae. A main character in Stranger Things: The Fall of Hawkins.

## History

### Background

Born into affluence, Steve Harrington was destined to be the next posh kid on the Loch Nora. Country club nights, boating days and weekend outings to the city were sewn into his childhood like the monograms on his mother’s knick-knacks.

As a result of his upbringing, Steve was initially an arrogant, narrow minded, and self-centered jock. He was more concerned with maintaining his social status throughout Highschool than he was with the well-being of others, including his girlfriend at the time, Nancy Wheeler. Though he was born into wealth, Steve struggled with his own identity and the fear of failure that came with it. He was worried that his life would fall apart after graduation, and he would be unable to maintain the lifestyle to which he was accustomed.

This fear of failure weighed heavily on Steve's mind, leading him to question his own self-worth and purpose. It was a struggle that he kept hidden from his friends and family, leading him to act out in self-destructive ways such as; drinking and partying with his toxic friends; Tommy Hagan and Carol Perkins. As a result to this, his relationship with Nancy suffered.

    Steve's situation took a turn for the worse when Nancy's best friend, Barb, vanished during a party at his house. She had been left alone outside while both Nancy and Steve went upstairs for a private moment. Nancy was understandably distraught and blamed herself for not being there to keep an eye on her friend. She was consumed with guilt and worry, constantly wondering what had happened to Barb and how she could have prevented it. Steve, on the other hand, initially tried to downplay the situation and convince Nancy that everything would be okay- which would be the cause of Nancy distancing herself from him. Eventually Steve started to suspect Nancy of cheating on him with Jonathan Byers. A few ignorant actions followed.

However, as more time passed and there were still no leads on Barb's whereabouts, Steve began to feel the weight of the situation as well. He'd tell his friends off and was set out to make things right. He realized that something terrible must've happened to Barb, and also he had been insensitive to Nancy's feelings while she needed him to be there during this difficult time.

Traveling to the Byers' home to apologize to the pair, he becomes involved in Nancy and Jonathan's fight against the Demogorgon. Despite his initial reluctance, Steve proves himself to be a brave and resourceful ally, using his strength and courage to help Nancy and Jonathan set a trap for the Demogorgon. In the intense battle that follows, Steve fights valiantly alongside them, putting his own safety on the line to protect the people he cares about.

A month later, at Christmas, Steve and Nancy had reconciled and he spent Christmas Eve at the Wheeler household with her family. Steve had bought a camera for Jonathan to replace the one he broke, which he had Nancy give to him as a Christmas present.

#### 1984

Nancy and Steve were at the school parking lot, where Nancy was helping Steve with his college essay, when they saw Billy Hargrove and Max Mayfield arrive. Later that night, they were invited to join the Hollands for dinner and learn that Barb's parents are selling their house to hire a private investigator to look into her disappearance. This news upsets Nancy, and she excuses herself to the bathroom to cry, leaving Steve at the table with the Hollands. Enjoying some *finger lickin' good* chicken*.*

The next day, Steve noticed Nancy seeing someone who resembles Barb at the library, which reignites her grief, and she proceeds to suggest telling Barb's parents the truth about her death. However, he convinces her not to do so, reminding her of the danger it could cause.

That night at at Tina's Halloween party, Steve had a confrontation with Billy, who had beaten his *keg* standing record. It seems Billy has a particular vendetta against Steve, challenging him to a fight and taunting him at every opportunity. Meanwhile, Steve finds himself at odds with Billy Hargrove, Nancy began drinking the spiked punch, despite his earlier protests. She eventually became intoxicated, resulting in her confessing to Steve that she really did not have feelings for him while blaming him and herself for Barb's death. Upset, Steve left the party, later asking Jonathan to take Nancy home.

The next day, Steve refused to take Nancy to school, causing her to miss her first period class. He was hurt by her words and didn't feel like seeing her that day. But later in gym class, when he plays basketball against Billy who continued to taunt him, Nancy arrived. She wanted to talk to him, but he wasn't happy to see her. However, they ended up going outside to speak privately. That's when Nancy proceeded to confront Steve on why he did not take her to school that morning to which Steve coldly responded, and shruged it off. He then asked her what she remembers from the party; she tells him that all she remembers is dancing, getting drunk, and going home where she believed Steve took her, but Steve reveals that it was actually Jonathan who took her home. He recounts the other events of the party to her, including where she blamed him and herself for causing Barb's death, how she felt about their relationship, and her confession of not loving him. Although Nancy tries to explain that she was drunk and assure him that what she said wasn't true, Steve asked her once again if she loves him or not. When she does not tell him upon his request, he leaves to continue the basketball match,, leaving her to realize how badly she had hurt his feelings.

During gym class the next day, Steve was once again the target of Billy's taunts and lost a basketball game. After the game, Billy advised him to "plant his feet" next time rather than helping him up. Leaving the beau confused on the dirty floor of the sportshall.

While showering in the locker room, Steve was then mocked by his former friend, Tommy Hagan, about his breakup with Nancy and her newfound friendship with Jonathan. Tommy's taunts made Steve uncomfortable, and Billy added to the mockery by saying; "there are plenty of bitches in the sea. Make sure to leave some." before turning off the watering system. Steve was unnerved by this and turned back on the watering system to continue his shower.

#### 1984 - 1985

By the time summer arrived, Steve graduated high school. However, because he had been so focused on popularity during his years in high school, Steve did not have the grades to go to college. Sometime after the inauguration of the shopping center Starcourt Mall by the mayor of Hawkins, Steve began working in one of its food courts, the Scoops Ahoy, alongside Robin, his former classmate.

#### 1985

Steve assisted Mike, Lucas, Will, and Max in gaining entry to the mall's cinema on June 28, 1985, by leading them through the back exit of Scoops Ahoy, cautioning them about the potential consequences of being caught. However, when the power abruptly went out, Steve's initial attempt to resolve the issue involved repeatedly flicking the light switch, which irritated Robin. Steve persisted in flicking the switch until the power was restored, after which he resumed working with Robin, confident that he had resolved the issue.

#### 1986 (change in events)

In February 1986, Steve was winding down for the night after a long day of work and hosting a Dungeons and Dragons game for the kids in his living room. He was cleaning up the game pieces and snacks when he heard the doorbell ring.

Steve hesitated for a moment, wondering who could be at his door so late. He cautiously approached the door and peered through the peephole to see a familiar face, one that he had believed he wouldn't ever see again. It was Billy Hargrove,

## Personality and Traits

Initially, during his time at Hawkins High, Steve was the typical popular boy who garnered attention from everyone around him. However, his popularity caused him to lose favor with the less well-known kids who labeled him as a "douchebag." Despite his charming personality, he eventually fell in with a snarky group of popular kids, but his compassionate nature was still present beneath his superficial exterior.

After beginning a relationship with Nancy Wheeler, Steve showed his softer side and revealed that he was hopelessly in love with her. However, his insecurities caused him to believe that Nancy was sleeping with Jonathan Byers when he saw them together in her bedroom, leading him to vandalize property with graffiti featuring slurs about Nancy and Jonathan. After Jonathan physically assaulted Steve, he realized the error of his ways and immediately apologized, ultimately becoming involved in protecting the Byers from the Monster. During Christmas in 1983, Steve and Nancy purchased a new camera for Jonathan to replace the one that he and Tommy had broken.

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## Relationships

### Familial

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### Non-Familial

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