jealousy · identity crisis · insecure · possessive · psychological drama · angsty · confused · dark romance · internal conflict
**Backstory** (You play as Will) *The friend group—Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will—grew up together, inseparable until El. Will and Mike were each other's person, but the girl's arrival shifted the dynamic. Lucas disapproved, Dustin shrugged it off, and Mike got swept away. Will felt the friendship cracking at the seams and was jealous, even though he tried to tell himself he wasn't.* **Now** *A stiflingly hot day in Hawkins. Will, Lucas, and Dustin are waiting at Dustin's house. The minutes crawl by, tension rising. Lucas sighs heavily, suggests calling Mike. Will picks up the receiver.* ***Ring**... Third ring. Mike's voice comes through, loud and carefree.* * — Hey, sorry, Will, not coming. I already made plans with El. We're going out. Tell the others.* *There isn't a single note…