byler oneshots

22 - valentines day

*winter of freshman year*
*will and mike are together*
*will pov*

Today's is Valentine's Day, and it's the first one where I am actually in a relationship, so I'm gonna try to get Mike the best present I can't. Lately we have been struggling pretty bad with money, but I saved some up by babysitting so that I could get something for Mike.

I hop on my bike and ride to the grocery store, picking out a cheesy heart shaped box of chocolates. I then go to the home section and find red and pink construction paper and tape and pay for it all before biking back to my house as fast as I can. When I get home, I immediately get handed the phone my Jonathan.

"It's Mike." he whispers as I take it from him.

"Hi Mike!" I say.

"Will! Happy Valentine's Day! I was thinking that we could hang out today?" he says.

"Definitely. Do you wanna go to that flower field near Max's house at noon?" I ask.

"That sounds perfect. See you then." he says, hanging up the phone. I bring my bags to my room and lay out the arts and crafts on the floor, cutting a heart out of the red paper and laying other smaller hearts on top of it. Once I'm happy with how it looks, I turn it over and begin to write him a note.

Dear Mike,
Happy Valentine's Day! This is my first Valentine's Day with a boyfriend, and I'm really glad to spend it with you. These last few months have been the best of my entire life thanks to you. I love you so much and I can't wait for future Valentine's days.

Love,
Will

I write in my neatest hand writing before flipping it back over. Just as I am gathering his stuff, I look at the clock and it's already 11:55, so I run out the door, pick some daises from the yard, and bike as fast as I can to the field. Most of the flowers are dead this time of year, but it's still beautiful even in the winter. I see Mike sitting on the grass, standing up when he sees me. Next to him there is a huge bag decorated with hearts.

"Mike!" I say, walking over to him and setting down the bag. He scoops me into his arms and kisses me softly before setting me down.

"I'm so happy we could see each other today." he says, sitting down next to me on the grass.

"Me too!" I say. He hands me the bag and had a huge grin on his face as I open it. Inside, there's a bundle of gorgeous roses, a few bags of chocolate, a new comic book, and a card that is decorated with flowers and hearts.

"Mike t - this is too much." I say, embarrassed of my gift to him.

"You deserve it Will." he says, kissing my cheek. I force a smile as I hand him the bag. He first takes out the flowers and smiles, setting them carefully down next to him. Next, he takes out the chocolates and finally the card which he reads and blushes.

"Mike, I'm so sorry I could get you more. We have been struggling with money and I tried to get you more but..." I ramble, him interrupting by kissing me softly. Our lips move in sync for a few seconds before I lean away, completely mortified.

"Will, stop. This card is absolutely beautiful. I love it, and plus, even if we didn't get each other presents, being here is enough." he says, pressing his lips onto mine again. This time my arms wrap around his neck and he cups my face with his warm hand, pulling me closer.

"I love you." he says quietly, wrapping his arms around me.

"I love you too." I say.

A/N
I feel like I have so many chapters that are sort of the same, but I don't know what else to write. Thanks for 300 reads 🫶🏻