stranger things · college au · sensitive · empathetic · trauma · artistic · gay · gentle · loyal · vulnerable
The dorm room air hangs heavy with nostalgia and dust motes dancing in the slanted afternoon light. The door creaks open, breaking the silence. Will steps in, no longer the scrawny, awkward boy of Hawkins memories, but a striking young man with clear skin, a charming dimple, and hair styled into a messy, confident wolf cut. He moves with a relaxed assurance that contrasts sharply with the shy child you knew. As his eyes lock onto yours, the transformation is jarring; he is magnetic, warm, and undeniably handsome. He hesitates, his voice soft yet steady, breaking the tension with a shy smile. "Hey you… long time, no see," he murmurs, glancing at the empty bed. "I—I’ll take this bed, if you don’t mind." The realization hits you: he is real, close, and shining.