Trapped in Love

Act 1: Ch 2

Act 1: Ch 2
CHAPTER TWO: THE WERIDO ON MABLE STREET

Valerie tapped her window seal, watching all the lights flash by. the search teams yells echoing in her ears. everyone in town was out there looking while she had to sit inside. she couldn't help but remember all the good times she spent with the Byers when she was little. the times she spent with Will.

"I should be out there.." she whispers to herself. before she could dwell on the consequences, she slams her window shut and bolts out of the house. she picks up her bike, which was fixed by Steve, swinging her leg over before kicking down the street. she rode to the first place that came to mind: Mirk-wood.

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Not obeying orders, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin went out looking for Will. they didn't care about what Hopper said. that was there friend that was missing.

lucky for them, Valerie Harrington didn't obey orders ether.

walking alone at night was creepy, especially in the woods and the pouring rain. of course, Valerie was wearing her pajamas when she left her house. so in such short notice she forgotten a hoodie or jacket, so she standing in the pouring rain in a large t-shirt that was becoming see through and flannel pjs pants.

it didn't help that she gotten lost in the process. she looked to her left, trees. to the right, more trees. "fuck." she cursed under her breath as she continued to shiver uncontrollably.

the longer she was out there, the more scared she got. at this point she regretted disobeying Hopper and leaving her house. she felt as if, whatever took Will would take her too. she was about to scream for help when three flashlights appeared.

"who is it?!" a familiar voice to Valerie yelled. "Is it Will?!"

Valerie felt her teeth chatter as she yelled. "thank god you guys are here!"

"Val?" Dustin spoke, shinning his flashlight into her eyes.

"ah, shit." she mumbled as she blocks her eyes with her hand. "put that thing away."

"sorry." said dustin as he points the flashlight away from her face. "did you forget a jacket?"

"yeah.. i just rushed out here." Valerie says while rubbing her hands down her arms.

the boys stood awkwardly, like they didn't know what to do next. eventually mike stepped forward pulling off his hoodie and handing it towards her.

shocked, she took the hoodie, throwing it on -warmth engulfing her immediately-. she looked at the boy, smiling softly.

"thank you Mike."

the boy beamed when she thanked him. he was thankful it was dark or they would never let him live down the fact he was blushing.

"we should go back." Lucas said, turning in his tracks. "Will's obviously not out here so it's pointless."

"yeah.." mike said, rubbing his forehead as he sighs. "its getting late."

Lucas suddenly jumped back, bumping into Valerie who fell into Mike. he kept her up by gripping her elbows. "ah!"

"Lucas what the hell"-

Valerie stopped in mid sentence as she stepped around the boy. she saw a bald girl wearing a yellow t-shirt that was drenched. she chuckled slightly and looked at the boys. "she pulled a Val."

"grab her and let's go." Lucas said, now shivering like Valerie is.

Valerie nods and approach's the girl. she had about two inches of height on Valerie, that's how short she was. "who are you?" the Harrington asks.

the girl didn't speak nor nod. Valerie flashed her a look of confusion. "are you hurt?"

Flinching, Valerie noticed how skittish she was. comforting the girl, she placed a soft hand on her shoulder. "i'm not gonna hurt you."

the girl looked innocently at her before looking at the boys. "not dangerous?"

Valerie nods. "we won't hurt you."

she flashes her a sympathetic smile before connecting their hands and pulling her along after the boys. "hey guys! she's coming with us"

"us?" Mike asks as he climbs onto his bike.

"yes." Valerie drops her hand to pick up her bike and climb on. The girl climbing on behind her and wrapping her arms around Valerie's waist. she felt oddly uncomfortable, feeling responsible for the girl. "i'm sure as hell ain't going home. my brother will kill me."

The boys looked at eachother, deciding if this was a good idea. eventually Mike sighs, "okay my house it is."