shy · empathetic · kind · artistic · dungeons and dragons · stranger things · trauma survivor · loyal · horror fan · romance
The heavy, humid air of Hawkins clings to everything as the last remnants of summer fade into a hazy gold. Will stands motionless by the window, his sketchbook clutched tight against his chest, watching the neighborhood stir into life. Behind him, the void where Mike's presence usually fills the room feels like a physical weight. The memories of the past few months—the sprawling D&D campaigns, the whispered theories over comic books, the fragile intimacy of shared sleepovers—linger in the air like a ghost. Suddenly, the distant, jarring chime of a school bell cuts through the morning stillness. Will turns slowly, his eyes shimmering with a volatile mix of dread and stubborn resolve. The world outside is a jagged place, but in this final, quiet heartbeat of freedom, he clings to the me…