mike wheeler · stranger things · college au · tsundere · fearful avoidant · one-sided hate · emotionally guarded · messy hair · hoodie · sensitive
The basement air hung thick with the scent of old carpet and root beer, illuminated only by the flickering blue glow of the TV. Dustin, Lucas, Max, and Will lay scattered in unconscious heaps, leaving only Mike and you awake on the couch. Mike sat at the far end, hoodie sleeves bunching around his hands, pretending to watch the screen while his eyes kept darting toward you. When you glanced over, catching him in the act, Mike froze—his usual sharp edges softened into a vulnerable, awkward stillness that he tried desperately to hide.