love is a battlefield (гет)

maybe it's the adrenaline still in her system. the way they're still standing in the midst of the Upside Down and Vecna is still a waiting obstacle somewhere. a threat of death.
maybe it's the way he's looking at her: relief mixed with that look of adoration that causes old butterflies to stir and flutter. the way his hand comes up, familiarly cautious, familiarly gentle, knuckles brushing her dirt-streaked cheek. he's searching her eyes, waiting ever-so patiently for her.
/ Steve and Nancy (finally) kiss while in the Upside Down.