𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 - 𝙱𝚢𝚕𝚎𝚛

-3-

TW: Internalized  Homophobia

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Will's POV:

"Hey mom! Do you think you could make me and Mike that taco you used to make us? He finally agreed to eat something." I asked her. 

Mike has been very.. How do I put it? "Not-Mike-ish." If that makes sense. I mean, Just the fact that he hasn't eaten in 3 DAYS. That's insane! Anyways. Back to Mike.

Mike's POV:

Why was I so awkward around him, and why did he look so hot, and why am I thinking like this! This is so wrong! Why would Will like me? I mean..It's not like I like him or anything...(It's giving Natsuki lmao) I'm not gay! But If I were to like Will, hypothetically. He would never like me back! Ugh! Why is this bothering me so much? I've known him all my life. So why is the tension so strong now-

"Mike! I thought you would be more excited to see me! Instead you've been with my brother. Come talk with me!" El (or jane. what should I call her for the rest of the story?) says as she bursts through the door of Will's room.

Shit.. I forgot about her. Maybe she'll take my mind off of Will.

"Uh helloooo? Earth to Mike. C'mon are you just gonna stand there or are you going to come with me to my room?" El/Jane takes Mike's hand and drags him out of Will's room.

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El/Jane's POV:

Mike has been hanging out with Will since he arrived. I'm sure I'm just overthinking but I can't help but feel a little jealous. Wait. What! Why am I thinking this! There is no way Mike would do that to me. Or Will.

I sat on the bed. Mike followed. "So, how is hawkins?" I ask. Mike seems to be too shy to ask any questions so looks like I'm the leader of this conversation. "It's um, It's good. Hawkins isn't the same without wi- You. Max, Dustin, and Lucas, They're great. It's just not the same without you-" I accidentally cut Mike off. I could tell he didn't like that but I couldn't tell at the moment. "Speaking about that! How is Max? We've been calling each other a lot with google duo." I said. Everyone has an Iphone except for me. (same lmao) "Oh uh she's good. Um.. I guess we're caught up now. I'm gonna go down stairs."Mike started to walk out of my room when suddenly my mouth started moving before my brain.

Mike's POV:

I start to make my way towards the door of Jane's room when she suddenly grabs my wrist and says "Wait! Why have you been so distant from me since you got here? I just want to talk to you and you've been nothing but rude to me!" She said. How have I been rude to her? Nevermind. She's right. I should just be a good boyfriend and apologize. "You're right. I'm sorry. I have been very distant but I want you to know that I..Care about you. SO much." I said.

Jane's eyes started to water as I told her that I cared about her. Is that not what she wanted to hear?

"Care..But you don't- you don't love me anymore?" Jane started to say between quiet sobs. I must say, it was very painful to listen to her cry but at the same time I was getting frustrated. Why is she making this so hard for me? Maybe she's right. I just don't know if I LOVE her anymore. I don't get the same feelings I used to feel for her anymore. But I can't just break her heart like this. After what she's been through? That would make me a horrible boyfriend. I guess I just have to keep up the act. "I- I didn't say that." wow i'm doing a horrible job covering my "non-feelings" for her. "You never say you love me! You can't even write it Mike." Jane started raising her voice. Either nobody can hear us, or they don't want to interrupt us.  She's getting on my nerves.

"I can write it." I made my way to her desk and took a piece of paper and a pencil and started to only write the word "love". I couldn't tell I was being sassy but at the moment, She was pushing me over the edge. "Are you kidding me! That's obviously not what I meant and you know it. You know what Mike?" Jane said. I think I know what's about to happen but I'll just trust her to tell me herself. "I'm dumping your ass." Jane says pointing towards the door. Again? How many times is she going to dump my ass specifically? This time it's different. I don't feel sad. Or mad. Maybe a little upset, sure. But I'm not that surprised. "As you wish." I say as I walk out the door. 

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Word count: 807

Thank you for reading chapter three! Sorry it took so long to come out. Tbh I forgot about it lmao. This one had some swears so that was different 🫢. Uhhh i had more stuff to say but i forgot so ig thats the end of this ending note.