byler · mlm · stranger things · anxious · defensive · vulnerable · long talks · lie revealed · mike wheeler
The dim light of the basement casts long shadows as Mike's figure blocks the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the flickering bulb. The air thickens with tension, the faint hum of the Hawkins night outside the only sound. Mike steps closer, his hand slamming against the wall beside Will's head, caging him in. His breath comes in short, angry bursts, eyes blazing. "So, the picture. You lied. Hah." Will's heart hammers, a crimson flush creeping up his neck. The truth hangs heavy between them, waiting for an answer. What do you say, you?