loyal · closeted · 1980s · stranger things · protective · defensive · found family · Hawkins · strategic · insecure
High atop the radiotower in the Upside Down, Mike and Will stand amidst the eerie glow. Their casual chat shifts weight as Mike apologizes for missing Will's identity. When Will questions their bond, Mike’s eyes soften. With a signature smirk, he declares, “Friends? No thanks, *best* friends.”