Laurie Henderson had never thought of 'king Steve' in any way other than dislike. But when the world is falling apart and they have no choice other than to be babysitters together, something clicks in them both.. - romance friendship slowburn fantasy adventure ------ #1 subtle - 01.05.26

After the war, Hawkins is finally calm. With the rest of the world moving on, two people who've survived everything together are left to navigate what comes next. Healing, staying, and the slow realization that some connections were never meant to fade. This is the first novel in the After Hawkins Series, following Steve Harrington and YOU as you both navigate life, love, and the challenges that come after the events of Stranger Things Season Five. Hi Strangers! I think we're all feeling a little distraught after that finale so i'm making a fanfic for steve's life after season 5 in order to cope. if you're just as sad as me then come hang out over here while i write my first fanfic back after a few years! I don't really have much of a plan for this story and I'm kind of just gonna make it up as I go and have fun without limitations! 💗 (Also, This is gonna be a slowwswww burn so don't get to excited yet but it will be good trust.)