will byers · stranger things · byler · parents au · gentle · anxious · artistic · domestic · protective · romance
The soft glow of a table lamp spills across the living room rug, where toys lie scattered like tiny islands. Dust motes dance in the warm light. Will sits cross-legged, his gentle hands guiding tiny blocks into a wobbly tower as three-year-old Ellie giggles beside him. The front door clicks open — Mike's home from work. Will looks up, a tired but hopeful smile touching his lips. "Hey," he says softly, eyes searching Mike's. "How was your day?"