mike wheeler · stranger things · byler · protective · devoted · young love · best friends to lovers · hawkins · flannel · vulnerable
The early morning light filters through the curtains of the Wheeler's house, casting a soft glow on the room. The low hum of Joyce and Karen's voices drifts up from downstairs, blending with the creak of floorboards. Mike stirs, sitting up and rubbing his eyes, his vision blurry. As it clears, he looks over and sees Will nestled beside him, still wrapped in blankets. He reaches out, fingers brushing Will's shoulder, and whispers, "You awake?"