Where Do Broken Hearts Go? (A GreatWise Fanfic)

Chapter 4: My Youth is Yours

(Title from YOUTH by Troye Sivan)

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A knock sounds on the door and Jonathan gets it, "Uh, hello?"

"Oh hey," Gareth replies.

"Gareth, what are you doing here?" Jonathan says. He's not mad, but a lot has transpired so he's overwhelmed and needs a blunt, really bad, but since Hopper's a cop, he has a big amount of self-control.

"I came by to give Will his sketchbook, he left it in class today and I'm pretty sure he'd like it back," He replies, "Is he home?"

"Yeah, I can go get him for you if you'd like," Jonathan says.

"That'd be great, thanks," He smiles.

Jonathan goes to Will's room and knocks on his door, "Will, someone's here to see you."

Will is confused. Who wants to see him at this hour? He pulls away from his mom's embrace and wipes his eyes. "I'll be there in a second Jonathan," He says.

"Okay."

Will gets up and wipes his eyes and goes to the door, "Hello- oh, h-hey Gareth."

"Hey Will," He smiles, "I uh, I have your sketchbook, I'd thought you'd like it back."

"Thank you!" Will exclaims, giving him a hug.

"You're quite welcome," Gareth replies, hugging him back.

"I thought I might've lost it."

"You didn't, I made sure I grabbed it before I'd let that happen," Gareth replies, "Those sketches of me; they're really good."

"Oh," Will blushes and looks away, "You saw those."

"Yeah, I did," He says, "Was I not supposed to?"

"Normally," Will starts, "I don't let people see my sketchbook. I get really embarrassed. I feel like if I show people, they'll make fun of my drawings, and as a result, they'll make fun of me."

"Well, allow me to be the exception to the rule," Gareth replies, kissing him on the cheek.

Will looks at him in shock. There is no way that Gareth just kissed him, WILL BYERS, "Zombie Boy," on the cheek.

"Oh- uh- I'm s-sorry, I just- I thought that-"

Will smiles and wraps his arms around the other boy's neck, kissing him on the lips. Gareth melts into the kiss and kisses him back, smiling softly.

When the two pull away, Will is bright red in the face, as is Gareth. Gareth says, "I need to head home, uh you're welcome for the sketchbook. See you tomorrow, Will."

"Bye, Gareth," He replies, shutting the door. He leans against it and smiles.

"Hey mom?" He asks.

"Yes sweetie?" Joyce replies.

"Can Jonathan take me over to Steve and Eddie's?"

"Of course, just be back before it gets too late," Is her reply.

"Jonathan, let's go!" Will says, smiling like an idiot.

"Okay, okay," Jonathan replies, heading out to the car, Will right behind him.

Meanwhile, Gareth is at home on the phone with Eddie.

"So wait- tell me again, you did WHAT!?" Eddie says, excitement in his voice.

"I went to give him back his sketchbook and I kissed him on the cheek, then he kissed me on the lips, and I kissed him back," Gareth explains smiling.

"AH!" Eddie exclaims.

"Is everything okay?" Steve asks.

"Sorry Gareth, I gotta go, bye," Eddie says.

"Bye."

As soon as Eddie hangs up, there's a knock at the door.

Steve gets the door and there stands Will Byers. Steve is really confused, he's not expecting anyone to be here at 7:15 on a school night, especially Will Byers. Regardless, he still invites him in, offering a beverage as well.

"So," Steve starts, "Why're you here Will?"

"I wanted to talk to you and Eddie about something," Will replies, nervously messing with his sweater sleeves.

Eddie walks in, a smile on his face, and says, "Alright, kiddo. We're all ears. What do you want to tell us, Will?"

"Well, there's this boy," Will starts before Eddie screams in delight, overjoyed that Will is getting over Mike and moving on to someone better for him.

"Is he okay?" Will asks.

"He'll be fine," Steve laughs, "Now what were you saying kiddo?"

"Oh," Will replies, "There is this boy that I like."

"Mike?" He asks.

"No," Eddie replies, calmed down.

"How do you know who it is, Eddie?" Will smirks.

"You do realize who I'm friends with right, Will?" Eddie says, "You don't think he didn't tell me about you two?"

"He did?"

Eddie nods, the biggest grin on his face.

Eddie never thought he'd see the day Gareth would talk about anyone. Male or female. For the longest time, he thought Gareth was ace until the campaign that everyone vowed to never talk about. After that, he knew about Gareth, but he never thought he'd catch feelings with someone.

"I don't know how to navigate it from here," Will says, "What do I do?"

"First," Eddie starts, "Take things slow. I know you two just kissed and that's not very slow, but don't jump into things too fast; like sex and moving in."

"So," Will replies, "Don't do what you and Steve did?"

"No," Steve says, "That's not what he means."

"Is it though, Steve?"

"Edward Munson, I swear to god," Steve laughs.

"But seriously, Gareth isn't like me," Eddie says, "He needs time to process everything."

"Gotcha," Will says.

"Another thing; Keep Mike from finding out," Steve suggests.

"Why? I don't like him like that, and he doesn't either, does he?" Will replies, nervously. Even after all the shit that has transpired, he still cares about Mike, for some odd reason.

"Not that," Eddie says, "Mike isn't fond of Gareth, so he's going to try to 'protect' you from him. It's stupid."

"Oh," Will nods, "Okay. Anything else I should know?"

"Enjoy the little things. Don't worry about going overboard for dates and hanging out together. Just enjoy each other's presence," Steve says, looking at Eddie fondly.

Will smiles. He aspires to be like them with someone, maybe Gareth. Where he can feel so comfortable with someone, no matter who is watching.

"Well, it's getting late, and I don't want mom to worry," Will says, "Thanks for the advice guys, see ya tomorrow, Eddie!"

"Bye kiddo," Steve says, "Stop by if you have any more questions."

Will leaves, feeling more confident than ever before.