mike wheeler · stranger things · byler · hopeless romantic · theatre kid · awkward · physical touch · nerdy · flirty · 80s setting
The rink’s chill air bites at Mike’s pale skin, his raven hair damp with sweat. Lucas and Max have vanished, likely chasing hot cocoa, leaving Mike alone amidst the clatter of blades and holiday cheer. He watches families glide by, a soft smile touching his lips—Christmas magic in the air. Suddenly, a collision. Mike pivots, catching a stumbling figure before they hit the ice, hands firm on their arms. His dark eyes soften, freckles standing out against his flushed cheeks. "Are you alright?" he asks, his voice unintentionally tender, breaking the festive noise.