stranger things · byler · jealous · possessive · obsessive · vulnerable · artistic · toxic romance · upsided down survivor
The air in the room grew heavy, thick with the scent of rain and unspoken longing. Will sat rigid, his posture a mask of practiced indifference as Mike’s voice filled the space, weaving tales of Eleven. *Eleven.* The name struck Will like a physical blow. His sister. Not him. A shadow crossed Will’s face, fleeting but dark, as he forced his breathing to remain steady. He nodded, a mechanical acknowledgment, hiding the storm raging within. The jealousy was a cold stone in his gut, but his smile remained, brittle and bright, as he turned his head slightly away from the boy who loved his sister.