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-All credit to my friend Tyler, they made this idea not me. -picture explains what's going on in this chapter -ALSO VOLYNE ONE IS COMING OUT MAY 27???
Mike wonders if Will's new school is better. He wonders what his new friends are like, what his new teachers are like, what his new life is like. Is it better? Are the people in Cali more cool than the ones in the party?
Will opens his locker at the end of a long school day. His eyebrows knit together when he spots a bright yellow folded letter on top of all of his stuff. He opens it up and begins to read.
'Can you meet me after school? It's important. Like really important. Come alone behind the football field please. See you soon <3~ Jared'
Jane walks behind him and reads over his shoulder, "Jared? What does he want?"
"Oh, uh. I don't know. Tell mom and Jonathan that I'll be a bit late, okay?"
Jane nods and walks away, her low ponytail bouncing with each step. He feels a stupid smile creep onto his face along with a prominent blush. He tosses the note in his backpack then grabs it, starting his journey to behind the field.
Now that he thought about it, his friends were acting different to him today. Not mean, just...strange. Interesting. He didn't know, maybe it was just overthinking.
He sees the fluffy mess of Jared's black hair not facing him on a dark green bench. The other boy looks over to Will, smiles, then waves him over. "Hey! You came!"
"Yeah! Uh, what was this note for? Was it meant for someone else?" Will tilted his head. He saw a glint in Jared's bright blue eyes.
"No...no. It was meant for you. There was a reason I wanted you to come alone, you know."
"Why? I thought you had to babysit your brother today."
Jared scooted closer to him and gave a bashful smile. He placed a gentle hand onto Will's, causing the other to widen his eyes. "So, I heard from the grapevine that you have a thing for me. Is that true?"
"I- uh-" Will hesitated, "yeah. I'm sorry."
"No! It's okay, babe. In fact, it's perfect."
"Babe? What're you talking about?"
Jared smiled and got even closer, "I'm into you as well. How perfect is that?"
Will broke into a stupid smile. This was too good to be true! A cute dude close to him and flirting? "Yeah. I guess it is perfect," he mumbled. Jared leaned in for a kiss, their lips just barely touching. Will smiled, he was so happy. A rough smack hit the back of his head, "Ow! What the-"
His five other friends stalked from their hiding places. They had nothing but backpacks and sinister expressions. He looked back at Jared, betrayal filling his now broken heart. "You really thought I was into guys?" Jared cackled, "god, how stupid are you?"
He was then shoved off of the bench, grass dying spots of his shirt a rich green. Will attempted to stand up again but that attempt was put to shame when a harsh stomp on his back shoved him down. Multiple kicks, punches, and elbows were planted among his body.
Jared grabbed Will's face and gave him a rough punch, set it back down, then kicked him square in the nose. The entire time Byers was screaming in pain; the sounds fell to deaf ears. Blood trickled from Will's nostrils, down his lips, and onto the grass below him.
He could practically feel the bruises and cuts growing by the second. The sound of someone spitting directly on him was indication that the torture session was almost over. "Don't ever, and I mean EVER," Jared shouted, "do anything like that again. You fucking queer."
Eventually footsteps faded into the distance. Will waited and waited for everyone to be gone so he could cry. He needed a good cry. What did he do to deserve this? So stupid. So, so, SO stupid.
Mike was jealous. Will was probably having the time of his life in Cali, and most likely forgetting everyone in Hawkins. Bitterness plagued him, that's all he could think about. Will's new friends were most likely so cool. So cool.
