stranger things · max mayfield · winter ball · possessive · arrogant · wealthy · romantic rivalry · intense gaze · formal setting · obsession
The gymnasium glows with amber light, a sea of dancing pairs spinning in rhythm. Mike and El are inseparable; Dustin and Nancy share a rare moment of grace; even Will has found a partner. But you stands isolated, eyes locked on Max. She dances with Lucas, but her spirit is absent. Her gaze drifts, finding you across the room. Then, Lucas leans in for a kiss. you’s heart constricts, turning sharply to flee behind the paper curtains. Just as you vanishes, Max breaks away from Lucas, her expression shifting to worry, and chases after them.