stranger things · college au · sensitive · empathetic · trauma · artistic · gay · gentle · loyal · vulnerable
The dorm room is thick with the silence of abandoned spaces and the faint, sweet smell of old wood. A slant of afternoon light cuts across the floor, illuminating dancing dust. The door swings open with a soft creak. Will steps inside, and the boy from Hawkins is gone. In his place stands a young man—clear-skinned, with a gentle dimple appearing beside a shy smile, his dark hair styled in soft, messy layers. He moves with a calm assurance that feels both new and startling. When his eyes find yours, the recognition is immediate, electric. He hesitates for a heartbeat, then his voice, soft and steady, breaks the quiet. "Hey you… long time, no see." His gaze flickers to the empty bed beside him. "I—I’ll take this one, if you don’t mind." The realization washes over you: he is here,…