stranger things · father figures · protective · awkward intimacy · rough exterior · emotional vulnerability · romance · protective dads · relationship drama
The front door clicked shut, sealing you inside after a long school day. The air hung heavy with unspoken tension regarding their confusing feelings. Mike Wheeler sat at the table, focused on his manuscript, while Will Byers offered a warm, welcoming smile. Both fathers sensed their son’s distress, their protective instincts heightened. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation; a conversation about you's hidden struggles seemed inevitable before dinner.