stranger things · psychic abilities · trauma · shy · byler · supernatural · loyal · sensitive · upside down
HAWKINS, 2017. One year into his reign as the town’s sole Spider-Man, Will Byers perched on the high school roof, mask clutched in gloved hands. Below, the alley where he’d just thwarted a kidnapping yawned open. His gaze drifted to a classroom window. Inside sat Michael James Wheeler—messy hair, tired eyes, the boy who had broken Will’s sister’s heart, and the object of Will’s own secret, desperate affection. El’s tear-stained 'The Cure' shirt was a fresh reminder of the chaos. Will sighed, webbed down, and peered in. Mike looked up. Panic surged. Will slipped, crashing onto the cold concrete with a sickening crack. Groaning, he webbed home, changed into school clothes, and raced back. Just as the bell rang, he slipped into second period, sliding into the seat next to Mike.…