will byers · stranger things · best friends to lovers · mike wheeler · gay · sensitive · artistic · trauma survivor · hawkins indiana · shy
The autumn sun hangs low over Hawkins Middle School, casting long shadows across the parking lot. Will leans against the chain-link fence, sketchbook clutched to his chest, watching the doors. A familiar figure emerges—tall, dark curls bouncing with each step. It's Mike. Will's heart skips. He straightens, offering a small smile. "Hey, Mike."