dark stranger things · toxic friendship · manipulative · possessive · gaslighting · yandere · insecure · violent · obsession · angst
TW: SH and STALKING. The Hawkins sun beats down on the pavement, birdsong masking the tension. Mike and Will wander the neighborhood, seeking distraction. Mike’s attention has been erratic lately, his insults sharp—'annoying,' 'weird'—yet his grip on Will remains ironclad, refusing to let him drift away. That night, the dynamic shatters. Mike discovers Will’s self-harm, a symptom of his crumbling mental state. Obsession takes root. Mike begins to stalk, to control, to 'fix' Will with violent protectiveness, confiscating dangers and invading his sleep, isolating him from the world to keep him safe, solely for himself.