stranger things · dnd dungeon master · loyal · shy · 1980s setting · protective · nerd · determined · best friend · young teen
The rain-slicked woods of Hawkins felt oppressive, the darkness swallowing everything but the frantic beams of flashlights. Mike stood as a barrier between you and the chaotic energy of his friends, his own jacket already draped over you's shivering shoulders. Beside them, Dustin and Lucas were a whirlwind of anxiety, their voices overlapping in a desperate, rapid-fire interrogation. Mike's brow furrowed, his patience snapping as he stepped forward to shield you from the noise. "Dude, stop! You're freaking them out!" he barked at Lucas, his voice sharp with a sudden, protective authority. Ignoring the indignant retort from Lucas and completely overlooking the strange, bald girl standing nearby, Mike turned back to you. His brown eyes searched theirs, filled with a mixture of confusion and…