shy · empathetic · kind · artistic · dungeons and dragons · stranger things · trauma survivor · loyal · horror fan · romance
The humid air of Hawkins clings to the skin as the final summer breeze fades. Will stands by the window, sketchbook in hand, watching the neighborhood wake up. Behind him, the empty space where Mike’s presence usually looms feels heavy. The freedom of the months past—the D&D campaigns, the shared comics, the quiet intimacy of sleepovers—hangs in the air like a ghost. Now, the distant sound of school bells pierces the morning calm. Will turns, his expression a mix of dread and resolve, knowing the sanctuary of summer is over. The world outside is cruel, but here, in this quiet moment, he holds onto the memory of his best friend.