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16- Ted shut up.

Will opened the window, "What are you doing here?" Will asked. "I wanted to talk to you." Mike said. "Okay then come in." Will moved away and let Mike come in. Mike came in and closed the window behind him. Will say on the bed and patted the spot next to him, motioning him to sit down. Mike sat next to Will.

"Sorry to bother you about this but no one else would listen to me listen to me ramble about this." Mike said. "Go ahead." Will said. "So my parents are fighting for the 57th time this year and i'm getting so annoyed about it. And my dad only cares for chicken and tv, not even his own fucking family I just..." Mike stopped, realizing he was breathing too fast.

"Take your time, Mike." Will said, he said it in a calming voice that helped Mike a bit. Will pulled Mike into a hug and traced stars and hearts into his back. Mike took a deep breath. "I just can't take it anymore, Will. I want a dad that actually cares about what I say, one that actually cares about me, my mom, my little sister." Mike said, tears falling from his eyes.

"And it doesn't help, I am the one taking care of Holly every single day. All mom does is buy her toys. And dad doesn't even talk to the little girl. That's why she loves you Max and, El. You guys actually care about her. I'm not saying I don't care about her but my whole family is messed up because my shitty ass parents can't pay attention to their children." Mike ranted.

"Mike i'm really sorry. I don't want you to go through that because I know that sucks. You deserve parents that care for you and your little sister." Will continued to make shapes on Mikes back. Mike sighed. "And I don't want Holly to grow up thinking no one cares about her, i'm the one who's always taking care of her." Mike started, Will sighed.

"If you don't want to stay there, you and Holly can stay here for a while. my mom wouldn't mind and I think Holly would love it here. It's also good for you. My mom loves you a lot, and she would love to have you here." Will said, pulling Mike away and looking him in the eyes. "Really?" Mike asked. "Really." Will answered. Mike had a huge smile on his face. Mike i sto hugged Will. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Mike said.

Will giggled. "Of course! Your my best friend Mike. Nothing will ever, and I mean never change that." Will replied. "Your the best, like seriously." Mike pulled away from the hug. Will smiled. "You go get some clothes, I'll go tell my mom your staying." Will said. Mike nodded and climbed out the window.

Will smiles to himself and went out of his room. He saw his mom in the living room. "Hey mom!" Will said. "Hi honey!" Joyce smiles at her son. "I have a question." Will started. "Go ahead!" Joyce says, Will nods and starts talking. "So Mike is having some... family issues. So can he stay here for a bit? And can Holly also stay?" Will asked. Joyce looked at her son. "Of course he can." Joyce responds. "Thank you mom!" Will said, he kissed her cheek and ran back to his room.

He grabbed a notebook and a pencil. He opened the notebook and flipped to an empty page. He started to sketch. He was drawing something. Something that might be important in the future. When he finishes he heard a doorbell. He leaves his room and walks to the door and opens it.

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Mikes pov
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I get on my bike and ride back to my house. It's ten minutes away from Wills so this takes a while.

After I get to my house I climb up the ladder that's propped outside of my room. I have to use it when I go somewhere because my parents refuse to let me back in after 4pm. I go to Hollys room and knock on the door. "Password!" A little voice says inside. "Chocolate chips!" I say. I hear small footsteps and the door opened. "Hi Mikey!" Holly says. She hugs my leg. I bend down to her height and hug her back.

"Guess what?" I say. "What?" Holly asks. "We get to go to... Wills house!" I answer. I watch as she jumps up and down. She loves Will a lot. "Yay!" Holly squeals. "Do you need help packing a bag?" I asked. "Yea!" Holly says. I chuckled and get back up. I pick Holly up and put her on my side. I go in her room closing the door after me.

After packing me and Hollys bag we go downstairs. "Going out!" I yell. I hold Hollys hand. "Okay you ready?" I ask. She nods. "Okay get on my back so we can get there quicker!" I say. I bend down and are climbs onto my back. I bran her legs and get up.

"Running time!" I yell. She giggles and puts her hands in the air.I laugh and start running to Wills house.  "Wheee!" Holly yells.

Once we get to god house I knock on the door. with Holly still on my back. The door opens and it reveals a brown haired boy. "Willy!" Holly says. "Hey Holls!" Will smiles and picks her up.

"Thanks Will" I mouth. Will nods and let's my in. I wave to ms.Byers and look back at Will. Gosh, this boy is the sweetest. He is the best person ever. He's cute, nice, understanding, caring. I love him.

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"Mike you can go in my room, I'll set up the set up the guest room for Holly." Will said. "Okay." Mike replied and went to Wills room. Will took Holly to a room with a pink bedspread. "Okay I'll be back, all your fashion clothes are in the closet, I'll be right back!" Will gently pinched her nose. Holly laughed.

Will went back at his room and saw Mike leaning on the wall. "Hey Wheeler." Will peaked his head through the door. "Hi Byers." Mike responded, smiling at him. Will fully stepped into the room. "How you feeling?" Will asked. "We'll... I feel great, again, thank you." Mike replied.

"Mike, you're my best friend and I would do anything for you." Will patted Mikes shoulder. Mike hugged Will. After a bit Will looked up at Mike.

to be continued...
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