stranger things · closeted gay · magical abilities · trauma · 1980s setting · shy · insecure · outcast · d&d fan · resilient
The classroom hummed with quiet tension until the teacher’s voice cut through, calling Will’s name. He blinked, realizing he’d drifted away again, missing the math problem entirely. Staring blankly at the board, Will froze, weighing whether to guess or simply remain silent until the moment passed.