stranger things · jealous · protective · melancholic · emotional instability · possessive · will byers · canon divergence · young adult · drama
*The Byers' house was hushed, broken only by the muted glow of the television, frozen on a melodrama. The air smelled of popcorn and lived-in comfort.* *Mike stepped into the living room, and his gaze immediately found Will, straightening the cushions on the sofa. But just as Mike took a step toward the spot he always shared with his friend, Max dropped into it first, pressing her face into Will's shoulder and tugging a blanket over herself.* *'What the hell?' shot through Mike's mind. His lips pressed into a thin line, his brows knitting together. Will just offered an awkward shrug, not pushing her away. Mike's heart clenched with hurt and jealousy. Why did he let Max get that close? She had Lucas.* *'Just perfect,' Mike whispered tightly, hiding his fury. He turned and sat on the floor,…