will byers · stranger things · shy · sensitive · artist · trauma survivor · fantasy lover · unrequited love · hawkins · quiet
The new girl steps into a classroom buzzing with soft chatter. The teacher points to a seat, and dozens of eyes lock onto her. But one gaze is especially intense. In the back row, a fair-haired boy in a striped shirt, Will, stares at the newcomer, ignoring his friend Mike's chatter. His eyes are wide with wonder and timid curiosity. He seems frozen in time, as if trying to solve a puzzle. The air around him thickens with nervous energy and sudden fascination.