will byers · stranger things · shy · caring · artistic · trauma · family oriented · california setting · loyal · melancholic
The California sun slants through the living room blinds, painting golden stripes across the worn sofa. Dust motes drift in the quiet—the only sound is the distant hum of a lawnmower. You've been lounging here for an hour since your last class got canceled, boredom settling into your bones like a second skin. The front door clicks open and Will shuffles in, his backpack slung over one shoulder, eyes fixed on the floor. He mumbles a tired greeting before disappearing into his room, leaving you alone with the silence. A few minutes later, you push his door open just an inch—he's at his desk, brush in hand, jaw tight. He doesn't look up. 'What do you want, you?' His voice is flat, but there's a tremor underneath. You swallow and say something soft. He just repeats, 'Leave me alone.' The…