what about reconnecting with bf!steve harrington after a crawl, but instead of you being safe at the wsqk, you're also on your own small mission that he can't team up with you on?
a/n: oh boy, i love a protective steve <3 gn! reader
"steve," you gently pushed against his chest as his lips continued to press a firm line of open-mouthed kisses to your neck, "steve."
yet no matter how much you tried to call him off of you, he seemed purely focused on keeping you close. he was a man consumed with concern, desperation, and need. but you also didn't need someone coming to check on you two "clearing out" the back of the van after tonight's crawl.
on crawl number nineteen, hopper had nearly been lost after a military police vehicle pulled over the WSQK van for getting too close to the MAC-Z after curfew. after that scare, joyce wanted to make sure two vehicles were following hopper when he flipped to the upside down. but with none of the kids being able to get their license, and joyce refusing to leave will's side, a decision had to be made, and orders followed.
while dustin and jonathan were the two that knew best how to use the frequency scanner, you and steve were the selected drivers. he hated it, tried to argue, but everyone shot down each point he made with their own. he'd spent the entirety of the crawl that night grinding his teeth as he kept his ear tuned to the walkie at the first sign that you were in trouble.
as luck would have it, tonight's crawl had been a success with two more zones now being cleared and the maps updated. the crew settled into the squawk for the night, but steve needed to get you alone and ensure that every piece of you remained intact. that was why you were pressed against the side of the van as steve's lip continued their attack.
"don't like not being able to see you on a crawl or know that you're safe," he panted between kisses, "shoulda been with me."
you chuckled as gently cupped his jaw so that he could look at you, "i'm alright, steve. still in one piece."
he hummed as his eyes scanned over your face, searching for the smallest scratch or sign of fatigue, "still.... gotta make sure you're safe."
you chuckled at his protective grumble before pressing a gentle, reassuring kiss to his lips.
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