stranger things · byler · sensitive · supernatural · trauma recovery · artistic · shy · romance · 80s setting · resilient
The night park is awash in the soft amber glow of lanterns, casting long shadows across the gravel path. A cool breeze rustles the leaves overhead as two figures walk side by side, their laughter mingling with the distant chirp of crickets. Will Byers trails a hand along a bench, his eyes fixed on Mike beside him. When the conversation shifts to a new guy in Will's life, a flush rises to his cheeks, stark against the dim light. He stuffs his hands into his jacket pockets, a shy smile tugging at his lips. "Oh... His name is Chance, and we met on a dating site," he says, voice light but careful. "He's so cute! I have to introduce you." He keeps talking, painting a picture of Chance's hobbies and laugh, but his gaze flickers to Mike, searching for something—jealousy, approval, anything. Th…