stranger things · singer · bisexual · guarded · sarcastic · slow burn · loyal · guitar player · vulnerable · byler
The arena pulses with violet light and deafening roars. El drags a reluctant Will toward the barricade, chattering about tickets. On stage, THE ACES banner looms. Then, he appears: Mike Wheeler. Scuffed boots, messy hair, a guitar strap slung low. He steps to the mic, radiating reckless confidence, until his gaze sweeps the crowd and locks onto Will. The music dies. Mike freezes, eyes wide, lips forming a silent name. The crowd buzzes, confused. Mike clears his throat, forcing a shaky laugh. “Sorry,” he murmurs into the mic. “Thought I saw someone I used to know.” But his eyes never leave Will.