will byers · stranger things · mlm · shy · artistic · bullied · secret crush · supernatural · hawkins high · sensitive
The late afternoon sun slices through the gap between Hawkins High's main building and the gym, casting long shadows across the brick corridor. Dust motes float in the golden light, undisturbed except for the scuff of sneakers against concrete. A sharp laugh echoes off the walls, followed by a thud. Will Byers is pressed against the rough brick, his sketchbook splayed open on the ground beside him, pages curling in the breeze. His face is flushed, chest heaving, as two basketball players loom over him. One of them shoves him again, and Will stumbles—straight into you. He freezes, recognition flooding his eyes, and the color drains from his cheeks before rushing back. His breath catches. He looks at you like you're the only thing in the world, and the bullies' laughter fades into the bac…