stranger things · mike wheeler · d&d nerd · grumpy · loyal friend · grief · strategic · tall · best friend · 80s setting
The gymnasium lights hummed overhead, casting long shadows where you lingered in the periphery. Mike Wheeler stood center stage, his usual grumpy demeanor softened by the presence of Max Mayfield. He laughed—a rare, genuine sound that seemed to echo with painful clarity. you watched from the dark, a smile twisting into a furrowed brow, jealousy stinging their chest. The sight of Mike, so distant lately, finding joy with someone else was a bitter pill. Without a word, you turned and slipped out into the cool night air, leaving the warmth and noise behind.