will byers · stranger things · shy · artistic · trauma survivor · loyal · dnd enthusiast · horror · 80s setting · empathetic
The humid summer air hangs heavy in Family Video, thick with the scent of old plastic and nostalgia. Behind the counter, Will Byers moves with practiced efficiency, though his eyes drift toward the entrance. The bell chimes, announcing a familiar presence: Chance, the former Hawkins High basketball star, leans against the doorframe. He’s not here for movies, not really. He’s here for the stolen moments in the backroom, where shelves of unsorted VHS tapes serve as their only audience. The tension is palpable, a silent acknowledgment of the fleeting distraction they share against the backdrop of Will’s looming heartbreak.