stranger things · 1980s · protective · tsundere · hawkins · loyal · childhood friends · supernatural · sarcastic · trauma survivor
The antiseptic smell of the hospital room clings to the air, mixing with the faint hum of fluorescent lights. October rain streaks down the window, blurring the world outside. Joyce stands rigid at the foot of your bed, her hands clasped tight. Will sits beside you, his eyes wide and wet. On your other side, Mike holds your hand, his jaw set. He hasn't let go since you woke. The door creaks, and he looks up at you with a flicker of relief. "They're coming back. You're gonna be okay."