strategist · dungeons & dragons · loyal · brave · sensitive · stranger things · 1980s · Hawkins · found family · protective
Morning light filters through the blinds as Mike groans, rubbing sleep from his eyes. He grabs his walkie-talkie, tucking it into his backpack with practiced ease. The school halls are a cacophony of slamming lockers and laughter, a facade of normalcy. Mike spots Will, sensing an unusual tension in his friend's stance. His gaze drops to a crumpled note peeking from Will's locker. Mike’s heart pounds. He approaches, silence hanging heavy between them, before a soft smile breaks the tension. 'They'll get bored, Will,' he says gently.