wasn't it obvious? [byler]

part 7. Will

[present]

"I'm gonna go to the bathroom, I'll be right back," I say slipping the paper into my pocket

As I walk down the hall, nerves build up inside of me.

Why is he writing me notes? Can't he just tell me what he's thinking? Unless it's something bad...

I finally reach the bathroom and I can't contain myself, I lock the door and open up the paper.

Dear Will,

I don't think I've ever written you a letter before so here goes nothing... Today was really great. I know that's simple and I could've just told you that but still. Things have been so different since the upside down and el and all of that. I can't tell you how much I've missed our talks and games. I can't tell you how much I've missed you. I may never give you this note but I just needed to tell you that. Sometimes I really need to talk to you but can't get the words out, even if I don't know what those words are. Well anyways, Thank you for being my friend, for being there through all of it.

       From, Mike

Oh.

I don't know what I was expecting but I don't think it was that.

What does that even mean?? "Sometimes I really need to talk to you but I can't get the words out" Hello?? I'm right here.

I guess I feel the same way sometimes but... that's just because I like him differently. Not like a crush though... we're just friends

Remember that. Just friends.

Well... If he's thinking like that then maybe-

[doorbell rings]

Oh god. How long have I been in the bathroom?

I open the door and see Lucas walking up the stairs. I walk down the hall and into Mike's room.

"I found mike's diaryyyyy!!" Dustin mocks

"NO WAY. Is it all about El??" Lucas asks

"Guys stop it, I haven't written in that in a few weeks. It's old, okay?" Mike says annoyed

I watch him as I stand in the doorway. He's still looking for his new comic. Who's thinking about a comic when this guy just admitted his feelings??

Maybe.

Not sure yet.

"Whatever, dude. Let's go to the basement Lucas." Dustin says walking past me, Lucas trailing behind him

I walk into Mike's room, taking notice of the open diary lying on the ground.

"You ready to go to the basement?" Mike asks, taking me out of my fantasy

The note suddenly feels heavy in my pocket.

"Yeah I'll be down in a sec, I need to grab my...uh...oh yeah, the boots for my costume!" I say

Definitely saved that one.

"Okay! See you down there."

Before Mike leaves, he closes the diary and puts it away. I wonder what he said in it.

I gently fold the note back together and place it back in the comic I found it in. I'm not sure I want to keep it, especially if I don't exactly what it means.

I walk down the stairs and am greeted by Lucas and Dustin yelling over something.

"ALL I DID WAS WALK HER TO CLASS?" Lucas yells

"OH YEAH, SURE... first it's that and next you're going to the snowball dance together" Dustin says

Lucas falls silent. I stand at the base of the stairs, unsure what to do or say next.

"Look man, I'm sorry... I was honestly just showing her to Mr. Davis' room." Lucas replies

"Why don't we just focus on the costumes, for now? We can take our mind off this for a little bit." Mike interrupts

We all walk to the center of the basement, where the table is. I look over and find that the pillow fort Mike made for Eleven is still there. Guess I was right, that letter was definitely not because he likes me. 

authors note:

this is the last post for today! I have so many ideas for the next few chapters but I'm having some trouble coming up with the words. The next part should be out tomorrow, though I'm still trying to figure out a real uploading schedule! Thank you <3