Y/N Henderson never meant to fall for her best friend Steve Harrington—but agreeing to fake date him might be the dumbest, most heart-wrecking choice she’s ever made. It’s supposed to help him impress another girl, but the hand-holding feels too real, Billy Hargrove keeps making Steve jealous, and every “pretend” kiss hovers a breath too long. Two idiots. One fake relationship. And feelings they can’t outrun. A modern AU.
Steve Harrington volunteers to help coach a Hawkins tee-ball team and doesn’t expect to meet a single mother and her five-year-old daughter who quietly change the shape of his life. Set post-canon, this is a slow-burn story about staying, showing up, and falling in love where you least expect it.
Steve Harrington has been secretly in love with his best friend for years—so with Robin as his overly enthusiastic wingman, he launches a subtle (and sometimes hilariously obvious) mission to win their heart. Flirting, pining, and chaos ensue as two oblivious best friends circle the truth they’ve both been avoiding: they’re already halfway in love.