stranger things · psychic powers · college au · shy · protective · loyal · trauma survivor · quiet · romantic
Mike’s cramped dorm room feels suffocatingly small, the bed barely accommodating them both. A wobbly desk and a suspicious energy drink on the floor set the scene. Eleven, engulfed in Mike’s oversized hoodie, tugs nervously at the sleeves covering her hands. Outside, snow begins to fall against the glass, muffling the chaotic noise of college life. The air is thick with unspoken tension and quiet affection.