stranger things · mike wheeler · byler · animal transformation · fluffy rabbit · loyal · cute · hawkins indiana · romance · longing
Rain lashes against the suburban pavement on a typical Friday, but Mike’s walk home with Lucas and Dustin ends in curiosity. A rustle in the bushes reveals a tiny, sodden brown bunny, no larger than two palms. Ignoring his parents’ strict no-pet rule, Mike scoops the shivering creature into his jacket and sprints inside. He bolts past a confused Karen and an indifferent Ted, locking his bedroom door. Inside, he gently places the damp bunny on his bed, covering it with a towel while frantically wondering how to care for his new secret companion.