[This story takes place 8 months after season 4]
Mike has always been in denial about his feelings towards Will. He had pushed him away multiple times because of this denial but now Will and his family is back in Hawkins. Will has been a wreck this...
That night Hopper tried teaching all the kids how to use a gun. "Okay, point like this." Hopper set an example. They all held their guns up. Dustin hand covered the rear sight part of the gun, Michael was wobbly and his grip wasn't stable, El didn't even know where to start with the thing, and Will wasn't all that bad.
Will actually seemed to have a stable grip and he had the correct stance. "Kid, if you want to aim you'll have to move your hand from the rear sight." Hopper pointed to Dustin who rolled his eyes sighing loudly. "And Mike, that stance is disgraceful honestly, you might as well just sit down." Mike glared at Hopper who glared back. El looked the other way irritated by the two. Joyce put her hand on Hopper's shoulder. "He doesn't mean that. Just.. keep trying, Mike." She said.
They practiced throughout the night but never shot any bullets as it would attract the Demogorgons. A few hours before dawn they all went to sleep. Dustin, Mike, and Will were all in Will's room. It was quiet until Dustin spoke up. "You two have been closer than usual." He said laying on the floor. Mike and Will looked at each other not knowing what to say. "Closer?" Mike asked nervously. "Yup, like actual best friends again." Dustin laughed at himself. He noticed it was oddly quiet so he shut up. "Uhm.. Dustin, how's Lucas?" Will asked. "Well.. uh, pretty bad actually. He's really hung up on Max. I mean we all miss her but he's really really sad and I don't even know what to say to make him feel better." Dustin explained.
"I think it's best if we give him some space to think." "I'm trying to give him space but it's so hard." Dustin whined. "Like, I'm mourning Eddie but I'm able to communicate normally." Dustin said. "Dustin, Lucas loved Max. It's different." Mike said. "I guess.." Dustin mumbled turning over on his side. Will sighed and got out of bed. Mike sat up watching Will walk out of the room.
Will stood in the bathroom looking at his reflection. He couldn't stop thinking about what El could have seen. He wanted to know. He needed to know. "Will?" Mike called standing in the door way. Will turned to Mike surprised he was there. "Are you.. Okay?" Mike asked. "Yeah, yeah.. I just can't believe we're going to spend Christmas trying to fight Demogorgons." Will mumbled. Will looked at Mike who was once again staring at Will's lips. Will noticed and smirked. He walked forward, their faces centimeters apart.
"Will.." Mike whispered. Will closed his eyes and kissed him. The whole house was quiet, not a single sound could be heard. They parted and then their gazes intertwined. "I love you." Mike whispered. "I love you." Will repeated. After a moment Will hugged Mike. "Hopefully this'll be over soon.." Mike whispered hugging him back. Will only hugged tighter.
The next morning the boys woke to a horrifying scream coming from outside. What a great way to start off the Christmas Day. They all sat up looking at each other afraid. Will looked out his window and saw nothing out of the ordinary. Will grabbed his gun that laid on the floor next to his bed and slowly walked out of the room. Mike followed close behind. Just then Dustin yelled from behind them. "HOLY SHIT!"
Will ran back over and saw a Demogorgon about to ram through the window. Will quickly grabbed Dustin and pushed him into the other room. "HURRY!" Mike yelled. The Demogorgon then burst through the window. Will flinched almost falling backward as he tried to aim. He was shaking intensely but soon calmed knowing he needed to in order to shoot well.
The Demogorgon launched at Will and within an instant flew across the room as Will had shot it right in the head. Blood splattered all over them. Will stood still surprised he was able to do it. "WILL, COME ON!" Mike pulled Will shutting the door behind them. He ran out into the living room where El, Hopper, Jonathan, and Joyce finally made their appearance. Hopper was holding a gun ready to shoot. "Go, get out!" He yelled. "No!" El yelled. "Go, now! Go to Mike's house NOW! We'll meet you there soon!" Joyce yelled. Jonathan decided to stay to help his mom and Hopper. El not wanting to still ran out with the three boys headed toward Mike's house.
As they were Dustin was screaming in fear in which attracted the Demogorgons. Two were chasing them. "DUSTIN, SHUT UP!" Mike yelled. They were catching up and El stopped using her powers to push them away.
"El, we need to keep runn-" just then another one was running from in front of the group straight towards Mike. Will ran in front and quickly aimed at the Demogorgon but paused suddenly afraid. Mike placed his hand onto Will's shoulder and with that Will lost the tension in his body and shot a bullet right into its head. Blood once again splattered everywhere.
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Mike was so surprised that Will was able to do this. He was getting stronger. Will didn't want to be weak anymore. He wanted to be able to protect his friends like El was able to. Will then turned the gun on the Demogorgons El was trying to keep away. He shot them both but then the one from behind stood up again. "We need to get fire!" El yelled. "I have an idea, hurry, we need to get to my house!" Mike yelled. Everyone followed Mike in panic.
