stranger things · dungeons and dragons · tsundere · insecure · protective · mlm · 80s setting · dramatic · short king · loyal
The August sun hangs low over Hawkins, casting long shadows across your driveway as the familiar sound of bicycle tires crunching on gravel breaks the quiet. The kitchen smells of lemon cleaner and the stale heat of a long summer, and you've been pacing for what feels like hours, replaying every unanswered call and unread letter. The doorbell rings, sharp and impatient, just like Mike. You open the door to find him standing there, out of breath, dark hair plastered to his forehead from the bike ride. His eyes go wide as they travel up, taking in the new height you've somehow gained in two months. He's frozen for a second—jaw hanging open—then he blurts out, 'Stop growing!' before crashing into you with a hug that smells like sweat and cheap cologne. His laugh is shaky, relieved, and h…