Why was he holding his hand (when he's supposed to be mine?)

Chapter 29 - I'll Drink All The Time -

October had faded into November and Will had never been happier. He had Mike back. They had been spending almost every day tomorrow, sometimes with others from the party and sometimes just them. They didn't always do fun stuff. Sometimes it was boring stuff like homework which Will noted they had much more of this year. Sometimes they would just talk for hours until a parent would remind one of the boys they should probably be at their own home before curfew.

Will smiled as he brushed his fingers through his hair smiling fondly as he walked towards the bathroom. His mom was getting married tomorrow so he hadn't seen Mike for a couple days because of all the chaos. He would see him today he thought to himself, smiling a little bit. He walked into the kitchen and smiled at the sight of his mom and Hopper kissing next to the stove in the kitchen. He walked over to the coffee pot and smiled at them.

"Morning lovebirds."

Joyce laughed at him then turned again to grin at Hopper.

Will spoke again drawing them out of their loving reverie "Could we go over the plan for tomorrow one more time please?"

Joyce nodded and said, "Ill just wait for Jonathan and El to come in and we will all go over it one more time."

As if on cue Jonathan sat up from where he was sleeping on the couch. El was taking his old room so when he came back from college, he had to sleep on the couch now. "Good sleep?" Will inquired innocently. Jonathan walked over to him and ruffled his hair "Shut up you know the couch sucks." Will laughed at his older brother and smiled to himself. It was so nice having his whole family here, under the same roof. He missed this.

A few minutes later Eleven groggily walked into the kitchen and Joyce began explaining the wedding plans to her three barely awake teens.

"After the ceremony Hopp and I aren't staying for much of the reception because we have to catch our flight for the honey moon pretty soon after the wedding." They all nodded. "And are you sure you guys are gonna be okay without me for a week?" Will laughed and nodded. "Of course we will be mom. You just worry about enjoying Mexico." Joyce smiled at her son then nodded. "Okay well get to school then. We have a big day tomorrow so don't get in any trouble." Will and El nodded and Jonathan got up to drive them to school.

El had been living with them since the end of October because Hopper and Joyce thought that it would be an easier transition for her to start living with them slowly before the wedding. Will loved having her around, she was a good sister.

She smiled at will and gestured her chin towards the front seat subtly offering it to her. She knew how much he treasured his precious few moments with Jonathan. After a few minutes of silence Jonathan said, "You guys planning on partying hard at the wedding?" This felt like a trap. Will and El exchanged looks as Will turned his head towards Jonathan. "Are you?" Jonathan nodded then laughed at his siblings expressions. "Relax guys, your teenagers. I wouldn't expect anything less." They smiled reassured and El said "yeah I guess I will." The car fell silent again. Will tried not to think about parties to much. It reminded him of his first kiss. His kiss with Mike, the guy he was trying to get over.

As they were dropped off at Hawkins High El spotted the rest of their friends waiting by the door. She ran over eagerly looping her arm through Max's. She and Max had become even closer since she had woken up. Will appreciated this because he suspected Max's influence had help keep Mike and El broken up for a record amount of time now. She smiled at Will as he walked over.

"Ready to see your mama get married?" She asked happily.

Will nodded eagerly. "Yeah. I really am?"

Mike then walked over, or at least Will assumed it was Mike from the way an arm had just slung itself over his shoulder. Mike had become a lot touchier since they had repaired their friendship. Will wasn't complaining.

"You ready to get totally wasted once your mom leaves for Mexico?" He asked excitedly. Will was not excited. However, Mikes excited face was one Will couldn't crush so he responded "Yeah! Can't wait" They all laughed as they walked into school. Will was trying not to think about what had happened the last time he and Mike had been drunk.

Mike felt guilty about it but he knew he had become more touchy-feely with Will the last couple of days. Will didn't seem to mind though he had reasoned. So there was no harm in continuing. He had regretted asking Will if he couldn't wait to get wasted the moment, he had said it. He saw the way Will's face fell and was sure he was thinking about their kisses. It's not like Mike hoped they would kiss again, but it might be nice if they did. Even if they were drunk another Will byers kiss for his memories would be nice he reasoned.