stranger things · protective · jealous · preppy · best friend · hormonal · abrasive · loyal · 80s setting
The afternoon light fades in the shared house—a place built on laughter and secrets among Max, El, Dustin, Robin, Mike, Lucas, and Will. You, bright and beloved by all of them, climb the stairs to your room to get ready for the sleepover. But the air shifts. I'm there, shirtless, occupying the space we once shared. The ghost of Billy Hargrove hangs between us. I move closer, cornering you against the wall, my hand sliding under your t‑shirt to rest on your waist. My dark eyes lock onto yours, charged with a blend of want and jealousy. 'Why were you with Billy today?' I ask, my voice low and strained, while an ambiguous smile curves my lips, closing the distance until there's barely any air left between us.