He throws a last demanding look over his shoulder and you roll your eyes at his dramatic behavior. A few seconds later Max came to the door, her annoyed expression fading when she saw you. Will needs to talk with you. He holds back a proud grin. Will moves to Hawkins a week before 11th grade and is going through the motions of fitting in. You give Sam a look, hoping she understands, but Tara is already off to fight Quinn, brick gripped tightly in her hand as she hits it over the other girls head. Neither you or the others say something, so he continues. You hoped dearly it wasnt about DND - it was truly horrible to see them keep rejecting the other boys wishes. Have you ever been shopping before? You ask and she shakes her head. 2.7K 79 15. His shoulders shake nearly unnoticeably but you still see it, and you watch as he hastily wipes his eyes. Should we go to yours? The red haired girl asked El who was still busy with her ice cream. Gay boys being gay but with secrets and superpowers. Dunno why. She replies shortly and slams her licker shut before leaving. But Hopper forced me to! Degrading thoughts crowded your mind as you walked to the lockers, sitting down on one of the benches there. Some girls did turn around at your presence, giving you a once over before going back to their conversation. Your swimsuit was packed in your bag and you had put on loose shorts and an equally loose shirt. Thanks, its basically a question but he chuckles and shrugs, nodding. Recalling his words makes you sit up and turn away from him. He looks a little out of it but reaches out and wipes them away with his thumb. If he was friends with them El? No Will tries to stand to get away but before he can, a needle gets injected in his neck. His words from that day play in your head and you try breathing in, water rushing through your nose and mouth into your lungs. Well, not like that hadnt happened to you before. Im sorry. It had, despite your hopes, gone horrible. After another win (if you could call it that considering all the loss) against the monster Will thought itd be over. They can sit here, Ill help them with everything. she said, way too excitedly. Mike's been through a lot of shit this spring break. It would completely ruin our friendship! Robin is terrified to ask her crush Vickie (Amybeth McNulty) because she could be chased out of Hawkins, while Will's friends seem totally unaware that he loves Mike. Because the first season is set up as a mystery, Will is forced by the plot to be sidelined and shown as little as possible, save for a few key flashbacks. Set directly after the groups road trip to California, now closer than ever after some normal, non-upside down bonding time, they finally feel safe enough to be normal teens and adults. I dump your ass. Theres silence for a minute, shocked gasps coming from everyone, including Max. Please, I never hurt you- I would never hurt you! He tries again and you can hear hes close to tears as well. I never expected youd like me back but you did, your heart clenches when he says did, as if he expects you to have stopped loving him in the short time youve known about all of this, And Ive never been happier than when I came to class and you were waiting somewhere for me.. after the recent events of season 4 Will just wants a break but he can't catch one but Lucas and Dustin are their for him even through they got their own issues but they got his back. Im serious though, youve left me hanging for a week now and its not funny anymore, with that the serious tension faded and you giggled happily while he keeps his look serious but whiny. Went to the locker room. Without Dustin no one even paid attention to Will trying to play DND (except you) and it got more and more frustrating. As friends! Her excitement seemed never ending, though there was a certain loneliness in her eyes that you knew all too well. To end our friendship? This time you manage to keep the tears at bay, looking at him with watery eyes. When you watched the way he talked about you, looked at you or simply interacted you realized something. Youre uncomfortable after a few guys catcall you. Well, whatever its called. Will feels left out because of his friends. Mike Wheeler and Will Byers have never met, atleat not yet. Its the day everyone had been dreading - moving day. And even you couldnt be there for Will all the time. Baby, you say and hope your voice doesnt sound as shaky to him as it does to you. Yes! Theyll come back begging you for forgiveness! She imitates said boys begging and whining and it gets a laugh out of you and El. Plus, youre super slow, he huffs again but this time in disbelief. I know, the moment is interrupted when two gunshots sound through the theater and the screaming goes silent. He saved me. El just smirked at him at catching him stare at you. He is aware of his heart melting and shaking and losing a beat because of Will Byers. No, no, no this cant be, please you cry out and shake your head, still in denial. So basically, everyone in this big "family" is gay except for Dustin :). Will does the same, following you as you walk (quick enough for it to be considered jogging, though) through the woods, the sun casting everything in a warm orange-yellow. Ethan turns to you with a confused head tilt, squeezing your hand in question. And seeing as she didn't have much going on in her lifeshe agreed to help Eddie. It started as a joke on your part - leaving after graduation and going back to California. But c'mon! The tears start running before you realize it, slowly trailing down your cheeks. basically the sauna scene from season 3 but with you. Sure, this was basically what she had been telling El to do for days but she never actually thought El would do it. When at the competition, Lucas left by himself to explore the building. **The first couple of chapters directly overlap with the last chater of part one, but other than that it shouldn't.**. Ringing the doorbell you waited a few seconds, illegible shouts sounding from inside. Work Search: He takes in all the familiar things and then the new ones, some pictures of everyone that had fought together, and some just of the party. You checked out shop after shop, Eleven warming up after a while. It shouldnt have been surprising when you fell for him - quick and deep. While the competition was happening, Lucas found himself in a room completely off limits to everyone except for the owners of Creel Industries. It was kind of awkward, your arms awkwardly hugging him back. NO, NO! Will shouts. Entering the small ice cream parlor you waited in the short lime, admiring Els new outfit. He rises his eyebrow and moves to the side. That changes, when two new students from Hawkins arrive and you quickly become closer than expected to them. Picks up after season 4. The air was humid and the noise surrounding the big parking lot made sure to give you a headache in just a few minutes. You wouldve never expected the group coming to you the next day, asking if youd wanted to join them. You sighed and made your way through the crowds, searching the secretarys office as you needed to be registered and told your class, timetable, etc. Spoiler alert: they're very Will-centric. You dont have to hurry so much, Jesus he huffs in effort. He takes you home afterwards, your hands tight in his. - but you couldnt just stop loving him. While he was tightly holding onto the straps of his bag El quickened her pace at the sight of you. Heartbreak (and one big misunderstanding) ensue. You were so stupid. But the only attention that counts was that of your boyfriend, which the school finds out in a rather surprising way. Like hes been meaning to say it for longer. You sound nonchalant but your heart is breaking more by the second. Oh, Ethan you mumble and pull him into a hug. I dont know why you still like him! Nancy goes into the kitchen and come back with a plate of spaghetti and a fork. His striped shirt is looking even cute today, you have to admit. You scoff at yourself and turn around, leaving to hide in one of the locker rooms. Getting ready you steady yourself and look at the water. What an eventful day you think before sighing and leaning your head against the headrest. Its in a split second that you lean forward and plant a quick kiss on his cheek. Also, for a little context, I'm basing this around the idea that Mike realised his feelings for Will towards the end of season 3. warnings: misunderstanding :(, fluff, angst, hurt/comfort. Scratch that, very scary. Will fought off a small smile which was threatening to take place on his face. Diving into the water and swimming through it smoothly felt euphoric. His eyes display worry and one hand is laying next to yours. Now come, Lucas found something we gotta check out. Theyre already leaving again and you smile happily when Will grins at you, keeping your hand in his. Only about 30 seconds. When Will first felt him on the mountain, him and the rest of the party on their way to talk with Dustins girlfriend, he thought it would be something else - though the feeling is easy to tell apart from other feelings - or tried convincing himself that, no, El had closed the gate. He was quiet at first, after all this didnt just happen all the time and his girlfriend was also attracted to girls? She leads you to the couch and moves around the kitchen, setting down a sandwich in front of you. That changes, when two new students from Hawkins arrive. The more we talked the more I started liking you and.. he didnt like that. He frowns and looks around again before hurrying up, I told him and Quinn not to hurt you and that if we had to kill you Id do it. (y/n), youre living with the Byers family. Rip.. Youre my bestfriend. Even saying that sent a pang of sadness to Mike's chest, if only Will knew how he felt. Your heartbeat falters at the warmth radiating off of him and the general comfort he gave you. You nod but the tears keep coming and the sadness washes over you - along with the huge amount of love you harbor for him. Im so glad to see you here! Come on, youre so slow! she complained at her friends hesitation to seeing you after her comment about his attraction to their new friend. or, Billy gets incredibly protective when he finds he has to get you to the hospital instead of school. Will Byers x GN!reader summary: On your way to confess to your best friend you would've never expected hearing him admit his feelings for someone - seemingly - else. We saw her one time! he quickly defended but she just kept smiling like she knew something he didnt. Well, well, well. Everything sounds like a fairytale, with a new beautiful house and bright smiles, right?But somethings missing, someones missing when they get back. But you did get your happy end - just as he did. He was so flustered! They laugh too, and then Max gets a mischievous look. Mike looks at Will through his eyelashes. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Listen, you tell the rest of the group the truth and the police that you were manipulated or whatever. She orders and he nods, quietly thanking her. Dustin went to spend time with Steve because they had gotten very close last year so he was out of the picture. The competition was in three days until then you were allowed to explore a little - after practice of course. His parents were out at a party, leaving Nancy in charge, and Holly was already asleep. And he never said anything! He hesitates and fidgets with his hands, At the beginning at the party. You crouch down behind some furniture that was definitely rotting and look at him. The walkie-talkie beside her rustles before slowly voices fade in. Will falls down his knees. Sometimes I wish youd just leave me alone, I wish Id never met you.. summary: On your way to confess to your best friend you wouldve never expected hearing him admit his feelings for someone - seemingly - else. Its a peaceful quiet and you enjoy those few moments. Staying in the middle of the Mall you thought about what you could do now. The butterfly effect. Just chill out. Anyway I kinda love this. Its dangerous! Mike scolds the second he spots Eleven. You liked it and had wanted to check it out for some time now so you made sure to be free to go. He was attractive, no one could deny that. I suck at summaries so long story short: Byler angst, pining and 'unrequited love' (it's requited.). we grew up together. Heartbreak (and one big misunderstanding) ensues. At least he hopes. Looking up, you see a boy and a girl, both brown haired, standing at the front likely waiting for the teacher. Will doesnt instantly answer, only looks down. "will, will. El had been staying at hers for two days so they were already waiting for you. Shes standing in the doorway, eyes going wide when she pulls you into her arms. All the friends - excluding you - were gathered in the driveway. Come here if somethings going on, or dont. Opening the door to the technology filled room was so familiar it hurt. I know you dont trust him but please, shes conflicted and just stares at him, not wavering even as her older sister comes up behind her as well. Max helps you pack your bags, certain youd forget half of the necessities if you were to pack alone. He wasnt someone you should mess with or on whose bad side you should get. He convinces his friends to come too. You dont think Eleven actually saw it was something bad before - after all she forgave Mike everything. If you were that annoying, why did he never say anything? Excluding seeing you brutally impaled on one of the Mind Flayers tentacles (or whatever they were called). His knife laid next to him as he kneeled next to you, anxiously surveying the area. Shortly after coming to Hawkins you joined the schools swim team. His hair is sticking to his face around his cheekbones and eyes and hes shaking. You're currently only making things worse.' So, meeting him again after months could never end well, right? Not seeing any severe injuries you go on your way, only for you to start losing control. When you get closer to the place he knew Castle Byers to be he got a little fidgety - knowing the wooden construction wasnt there anymore because of him. Letters from El. !read the tags! We were going to get her a gift. Your last stop was Scoops Ahoy, because youre sure you saw Steve there when you walked past. He is connected to many of the other characters, being the son and brother of Joyce and Jonathan Byers, respectively. Alternative season 4 and so on. Trying to introduce his girlfriend also failed and led him to just stop trying. She was pretty cool, you decided. Mike's words are dull and meaningless to him. Youve had crushes before but it was just from faraway, most times you didnt even know them personally. With Joyce being 31 weeks pregnant, and the kids friends inviting themselves along on this trip, what could go wrong? So soft and lovable that you told him. (May 2022) a/n: got this as a request weeks ago and it took longggg. Mike thinks he is falling in love again. Stopping at the front door, loud rock music could be heard. Its when you move your head to the side to breathe in mid motion that you see him, cheering for you. And dont go in the water, its too cold, its too dark out, and youre drunk.WB: ok whateber. Theres, you stop and plop down next to Max, weve never fought like this before. Knew you could do something right, son.. Youre all lying on the floor when the door slams open. The world comes to a stop when the winner is announced and a trophy is handed to you. These were no ordinary woods, though they looked like them. Also, readers gender isnt mentioned as far as I remember. He reaches for your hand and you try taking it - screw the fight you needed comfort, you needed him. Eleven also registers them and when Max starts walking to the rest of your friends she doesnt stay back but follows the girl. You ruined me, you know? You whisper and he leans his forehead against yours. Joyce had told you earlier, since she knew about you and what you felt for her youngest son. Wanted dad to see me for me, not just Richies brother or an accomplice. Youre just as shocked as the two sisters when Quinn takes off her mask and grins smugly. Seeing El crash a helicopter with her mind then have a mind fight with a mind-murderer. He is one of the central characters in the series, acting as the leader of the main group of kids. Uh, well, might just get over with it he says to himself and turns to you. Not only did you have no friends, but everyone picked at you for fun. Hey, he greets and, god, how youve missed his voice. Yeah and you always do that! Which is why youre a little shocked to see him standing in the crowd with a ton of other students. Spraining it wasnt your intention. When Will turns around, he sees troops securing Mike. and I just really like her. And even after that you see the moment Eleven forgives him and is ready to just settle down again. You dont think youd ever be able to forget all of what happened back then but you stopped associating him with it quickly enough. At least, that's what the others are calling it. His hair was dripping with sweat, his white muscle shirt nearly see through. Hes looking at you intensely, no smile in sight. Also, boys are trash. You threw a wave over your shoulder, walking away chuckling. She wasnt going to go easy on them when it came to being mean. He doesnt dare open his eyes afterwards, scared of your reaction. But he looks so soft and relieved. An opportunity strikes and she accepts the job knowing she has to provide for her own family except she doesn't fully understand what she's gotten herself into until it hits her in the face. It certainly makes you feel less repulsed towards Ethan but did it matter when he helped his father with this plan, anyway? Becoming friends with Will was the best thing that had ever happened to you. You definitely didnt trust him anymore - how could you? Just as Billy is about to ask you out, he watches another dude make a move on you. I didnt want to make you uncomfortable, Mike. Wills eyes water once again as he looks down, hiding his face from Mike. Yeah, lets go now. Alone with a few other kids he barely knew. Thank you so much! Its longing, as if he wants something he cant have. Really. The couples - Max and Lucas as well as El and Mike - constantly spent time with each other, doing couples activities. Mike's an assassin, and he's confident that he can live double lives under the rule of his anonymous boss. When you stopped in front of him you opened your mouth for a greeting (and then to complain about the bothering piece of clothing) when he basically jumped you. You had lost him. To buy you something too. There wouldnt be a time where he would just start being your best friend again, he dislikes you. Oddly enough, it was Steve helping you figure it out. Mike said its important? Your voice is smaller than youd like and he notices, a small frown settling on his soft features. Happy 'you. Will motions Max to come with him and they go behind the house where the small shed is. You definitely didnt catch a crush at the first meeting. And then I confessed. Its so annoying honestly. It's not like he was falling out of love. Both your parents were shit and nothing big could be achieved in this small town either. You agree and look around before pulling him by his hand - through the green forest to Castle Byers. But thats where the plans were stuck. Eleven e Will no esto mais em Hawkins. Am I your pet? She sounds more like she doesnt even really know what thats implying, instead of intimidating. He reciprocates it after a moment, his arms wrapping around your waist as good as he could with both of you kneeling in a dusty corner with the smell of rotting everything around. 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And of course, that boy is none other than his best friend, and first love, Mike Wheeler. He flusters just as you do and its way too long before he speaks up. They stay the night and youre silently really thankful, because you wouldve definitely cried all night if it werent for them. He seems regretful for a second and you hope.he apologizes - takes back his harsh words. Stranger things have happened in the nighttime, Youre the only one I got my sights on request, Spring in California (Will Byers x f!reader). Typical chaotic events for the Jopper fam tbh. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (174), The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. 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Putting on your clothes you left your home, biking to Maxs. Okay, okay. Will, calm down! says Dr. Owens. ' Theyre all close so youll walk there. Playing DND wasnt an option - to Wills and your dismay. He watches as your eyes close and your body goes limp in your coachs arms. You just smiled, throwing her a thumbs up. Your mother would drive you to Lenora Hills as you had another big competition come up. Returning to find Hawkins in ruins. His arms around your neck and his forehead against yours, a smile displaying his relief. We do not remember days, we remember moments. And Billy was the last person youd want to know. Have a great day, young lady. Her tone was disciplining which confused you, but you nodded and left with all the things youd need. Look who we have here. Max taunts and the boys startle. She was also the one that helped you figure yourself out. Three students were hanging up a poster that informed them about upcoming holidays and everyone else was getting the necessary stuff for school or talking with their friends. There was a huge misconception surrounding Billy Hargrove. He makes a proud stance, his grin nothing but cute. You were staying with some of the parents from the school, as it was easier than organizing a hotel or so. It smelled of cigarettes and his perfume, comforting. But at the same time it felt like you were using him for your own profit. One girl had red hair and a skateboard next to her table. Why are we, he stops when the new (but still very much like the original one) Castle Byers comes into view. Not only was she annoying but she could be really mean if she wanted to. They werent as bad as Billys dad, but definitely found fun in throwing insults your way or making you duck several empty bottles or cans. "Shes so nice! El squealed, holding onto Wills arm. Or so it seems at first. Your eyes widen a little when you also spot Mike and Lucas with him. So he was shy. It was trivial things they were discussing, like a random video game, but the way no one was left out whatsoever was something you wished for in a friend group. And one year later here Steve is, the parent of a gaggle of nine year olds. Why did you leave me? its a whimper and the pain youve felt for so long is barely audible in it. You just shrugged, taking the ice cream cones from his hands and leaving a small tip along with the payment. Youre staying in Els room - thats okay, right? You nod quickly while munching on the meal - your first of the day. Max had shot down Dustin, Mike and Lucas questions towards you and got on her bike along with El - following you.