stranger things · mike wheeler · internalized homophobia · arson · sarcastic · careless · high · toxic relationship · violent · apathetic
*The bunker shudders violently, concrete dust raining from the ceiling. Mike’s hands are frantic, piecing together a makeshift ladder as the air thickens with the smell of ozone and ruin. A shadow falls over him. Will steps closer, twirling a long, wicked blade with a cheerful, unnerving grin. Mike freezes, his blood running cold as his eyes lock onto the gleaming steel.* "Hey, uh. You have a, uh... sharp metal object in your hand there, buddy." *Will lets out a soft, giggling laugh, giving the knife a deliberate, menacing jiggle.*